Surviving the Heat

This past Sunday, I joined over 7,000 women in the More Magazine | Fitness Magazine Half-Marathon. While elbowing my way to a comfortable spot at the starting line, I recognized several other currently-enrolled SBBW (strong, beautiful Barnard women) warming up and getting their minds ready. More and Fitness magazines host an annual marathon for women [...]

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Cycling in the City!

Nothing makes me happier than trading in the elliptical and stationary bike for my real bicycle. However, every year I need a refresher on how to best take advantage of my workouts in the great outdoors. Cycling is a great way to stay in shape because it is low-impact, high-fun, and requires a high level [...]

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The Debate on Posting Calories in Restaurants

“Mama Mia!” Those were the words uttered by my friend as we perused the menu of a fine eatery on the Upper West Side, and no, she is not Italian. She was merely stunned by the overwhelming quantity of calories found in a seemingly innocent bran muffin. Reactions like this have become more frequent ever [...]

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Elevator Stretching and other 5 Minute Fitness Tricks

I feel better on days that I exercise—spend an hour in the gym, go for a jog in Riverside Park, indulge in a yoga flow class—than on days that I don’t. This is no surprise. I bet you share in my sentiment. And we all know why we respond well to a little physical labor: [...]

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How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke

Delayed gratification is one of my favorite things. I suppose that helps to make sense of why one of my favorite foods is the almighty artichoke. I love it passionately. The delay of gratification comes from the very arduous and difficult preparation required to eat the vegetable. In order to assist you in getting to [...]

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Fiber Your Diet!

Whenever I turn on the TV I see a new commercial about eating more fiber.  It seems as though fiber is in everything now: cereal, yogurt, protein bars.  Fiber is a very important part of a balanced diet.  It can serve to help to keep you regular, and help you to manage your weight.  Eating [...]

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Visit Our Bake Sale Today!!

Stop by our healthy bake sale today where we will be selling tasty and satisfying treats so you can start your day right! We will have homemade granola, trail mix, and bran muffins along with other healthy delights. We will be located in front of Barnard Hall from 11:30 am -1:00 pm, but if it rains [...]

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Working Strong

Avigail wrote a great post yesterday about the importance of training your core not for appearance’s sake but because it is the source of your power.  In that spirit, here are some exercises that work multiple muscles in and around your core.  Trust me — these exercises will not give you a washboard six pack [...]

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The Whack Six Pack

In celebration of winter’s end–which judging by the recent weather may be closer than I’d previously assumed–I’d like to dedicate this article deconstructing the infamous abdomen. With Spring Break less than a week away, I’ve noticed more gym patrons down on the mats, trying to get their midsections in shape for their poolside vacations. Fitness [...]

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Three Cheers for Sore Muscles

I have some personal good news and bad news to share with all you readers out there. First, the good news – we won our first rugby game of the season Go Columbia Women’s Rugby!!! Now the bad news – my neck and upper back are super sore. I’m okay if I look straight ahead, [...]

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