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Yoga FAQs for Beginners
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - October 27, 20161. What is Yoga and how is it different from stretching or other kinds of fitness? The benefits of yoga and stretching are very much the same, they encourage better circulation of blood throughout the body, provides relief from back pain and arthritis and improves the alignment in your body. There […]
Read MoreLoving Lately
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - October 24, 2016Stylish and Functional Workout Gear this Fall Hello fall weather, we meet again. I actually turned on the heat this morning. I usually like the temperature indoors on the chillier side, but my 6 month old may feel otherwise. So, I caved. The brisk chill in the air has me thinking (yet […]
Read MoreExercise At Home
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - October 12, 2016Getting Creative with your Workouts I have posted lots about my love for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). They are fast, super effective and can be done anywhere. However, like you, I can get bored of the “same old, same old.” I usually perform my workouts in my living room using my […]
Read MoreDo You Pack A Healthy Lunch?
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - October 3, 2016A successful Lunch Pack Check out my segment on FOX 32 News Chicago! What’s it all about? It’s not surprising that 1 in 3 Americans set a goal of packing lunch each year. But why? Studies show you can save over $4000 per year and your waistline, too. Those that planned […]
Read MoreDiastasis Recti
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - September 27, 2016What is it? How Do I Recover? Ah, pregnancy…such a wonderful time in a woman’s life. Decorating a nursery, dressing your adorable baby bump, stretchy clothes and eating that second piece of cake because…well, you can, are some of the perks that take place as you await your precious bundle […]
Read MoreBoost Your Mood the Healthy Way
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - September 14, 2016Managing Stress with Exercise It’s hard growing up. Job dilemmas, negative or stressful family situations, money, etc. all bring stress to our lives. To some, it feels as if they can’t seem to come up for air. A beer or a glass of wine after a long day might be a person’s […]
Read MoreThoughts on Alternative Sweetners
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed -The most common question I get as an RD: What’s your thought on Alternative Sweeteners? You’ll get a different answer no matter who you ask, but here is my philosophy: Things that taste sweet that don’t give your body calories? Alternative sweeteners might be too good to be true and include six groups […]
Read MoreTo Fuel or Not to Fuel
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - August 30, 2016Working Out on an Empty Stomach Fitness information can be very gray. There are always topics up for debate: should I eat carbs before or after my workout? Should I workout in the morning or at night? Will eating late at night ruin my progress? Etc, etc. Today, I am going to talk […]
Read MoreWork Those Glutes!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - August 17, 2016Get Your Glutes in Tip Top Shape to Prevent Injury The days of wanting a small fanny is long gone, folks. A little junk in the trunk is in, ladies and gentleman! Sure, a rounded behind looks great, but what if I told you that having a strong backside is extremely […]
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