

Why Stomping up the Stairs Is Good for Your Bones
Let’s be honest.When someone says “bone health,” most of us picture a chalky glass of milk, a calcium supplement we forget to take, and maybe our grandmother’s hunched posture. Not exactly inspiring. But then I heard orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain bone health, and suddenly it all clicked. And I thought, Why did no one tell us this sooner? Here’s the big idea: Bones are not dead. They are alive. And they are a little bossy. Bones only stay strong if they’re challe


When Your Fitness Instructor Gains Weight
When I started teaching fitness classes almost five years ago, I was 46 years old—and about 15 pounds lighter. Every once in a while, when I step on the scale, I catch myself thinking, What happened? I work out five days a week. I teach classes. I move my body for a living. So how could I possibly have gained weight? Over time, I’ve come to recognize a few honest truths. I’ve grown older. My metabolism has slowed. And while I’m still active, I’m not moving in quite the same w
