Well, the blisteringly glorious months of summer are upon us. Here we are, drenched in sweat and heat irritation, more concerned with our margaritas than all of the things we swore we’d be doing once summer came back when it was cold. Let it now be known; I am against this summertime laziness. I will not abandon the to-do lists I made in January for July. I will freeze bottles of water and let them nurse me through my adventures, because winter already depresses me as it is…I don’t need to add summer regrets to my list of things that bum me out when the cold weather returns.

So here are some things I’m definitely doing before summer ends…maybe you should add them to your list, too! Read More »

Jump roping has been typically viewed as a “girly activity” for elementary school kids. Recently, however, the jump rope has become a popular tool for fitness, as fitness experts everywhere have acknowledged that the act of jumping itself is the perfect way to burn off the fat.

Men’s Fitness magazine featured an article entitled, “Jump rope like a girl—and melt fat like a mother: skipping rope is the cheapest fat-burning workout around—and the best”. Let’s ignore this sexist viewpoint. The excercise applies to both guys and girls, and as we all know, females are sooo much more coordinated than males. Shouldn’t that make Justin Timberlake a girl, then? That boy has got the MOVES! Read More »