Sledding Safety
Okay, so we may not actually see any snow here in Asheville, but with the upcoming holiday season there’s a pretty good chance you or your loved ones might be…
Ice Skating Safety
A day on the local pond or at an indoor ice skating rink may seem like a fairly leisurely activity, but spending time on the ice can lead to injures.…
Canoeing Safety
Here in Asheville, we are blessed with being able to remain outdoors year round, but that also puts us at greater risk for sports-related injuries. Canoeing, while seeming like such…
Vitamin D Sources
When we go outside, ultra violet (UV) rays from the sun trigger vitamin D production in our skin. This in turn promotes strong bone and teeth health as well as…
What Not to Do at the Gym
Despite your best intentions, there are probably simple mistakes you are making at the gym. Here is a quick list of some of the most often cited mistakes, as well…
Swimming for Back Pain Relief
If you suffer from back pain, you may want to learn about the benefits of swimming as a source of relief. Because it is a low-impact exercise that does not…
5 Steps to Lifting Weights Safely
You want to build muscle, gain strength, enhance your appearance, and increase your self-esteem. Lifting weights is an excellent way to achieve any or all of these goals, but in…
Indoor Exercise Routines
According to the online Old Farmer’s Almanac, winter is expected to be colder and drier than normal this year in Asheville. The predicted coldest periods will be from late December…
Safe Mountain-Biking in Asheville
The leaves are still falling and the colors are still changing, causing that familiar tug toward the Great Outdoors. As you get ready to head out for a day of…
Car Seat and Booster Seat Safety
Image via CBS LocalDid you know that car crashes are the number one killer of children aged 1 to 12 years old in the United States? Many of these deaths…