A Summer Challenge

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Staying active in the summer. Seams like it would be pretty easy doesn't it? Normally we're posting about staying active during the winter months, when freezing temps and treacherous road conditions give us all the excuse we need for a day on the couch. Summer can be tricky though. Movie releases and mid-day cat naps are just waiting to pounce on anyone bored enough to give them a second ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: outdoors, summer activities, active, healthy routines


Protect Yourself and Your Health with Sunscreen

Protect Yourself and Your Health with Sunscreen

Posted by WinterWomen on Friday, May 4, 2012

From the minute we step outside in the sun as as child, it gets imbedded in our mind that sunscreen is important. As babies, our mothers slather sunscreen on our faces and put big, soft hats on our head. When we're older, we don't step outside to play at the playground or swim at the pool without the coconut-smell of sunscreen all over our face, shoulders, arms, and legs. Eventually, as we mature ...

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Tagged: Summer, health, fitness, FDA, sunscreen


Getting In Shape For Ski and Snowboard Season: What You Need To Know Before Getting Out There

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, September 22, 2011

Summer officially ends tomorrow, and you absolutely, 100% had an amazing summer. Relaxing getaways at the beach, long afternoon picnics in the park, and happy hour margaritas daily. Yes, you definitely had a great summer.You're a little panicked, though, because you haven't been doing much exercise over the summer since you last took off your ski or snowboard boots at the end of the season. And, ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: ski season, getting in shape, snowboard season, strength training, womens fitness, yoga


Tie Up Your Laces...It's Time To Go Hiking!

Tie Up Your Laces...It's Time To Go Hiking!

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Yes! It's finally summer, which means the sun stays out past 5pm and there's no more reluctant "it's dark outside" after-work gym sessions to squeeze in some exercise in your hectic schedule. Granted, many of you are probably avid weekend warriors to ski resorts, but after a while it does take a toll on your wallet. Gas money, lift tickets or season passes, jackets, pants, helmets, lodge food, ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: hiking, summer activities


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