Swimming & Fitness

Winter Workouts: Running Safely in the Dark and in the Cold

BRACE YOURSELF The day before I started writing this, the second article in our unofficial series on winter workout tips, the first snowflakes touched down here in northwestern Oregon. They made th...

Best Running Headphones Compared [2016 Edition]

Whether you run on a treadmill or like to venture out into the rain, the right headphones make a huge difference in the quality of your workout. When searching for the perfect headphones for runnin...

The Diet Guide: Mediterranean Diet

Crystal clear ocean, beaches as far as the eye can see, hot temperatures, thousands of years of history, and of course good food: we’re talking about the Mediterranean way of life, specifically wha...

How to Keep Moving During the Cold Winter: Motivation Help

Leaves are changing color and scattering the ground, boots are re-emerging from their summer hibernation, there’s a crispness to the air. Here in Western Oregon, autumn is in full swing and winter ...

The Science of Music and Exercise

Walk in the doors of any gym, and what are you going to hear? Probably some upbeat background music. Even with that, you’re going to see a lot of people wearing headphones, listening to their own m...