by Linda Melone | Aug 2, 2017 | Get In Shape, Lose Weight
Long ago, in a village far, far away, “old age” was seen as an admirable achievement only a handful of people were privileged enough to ever reach. You were held in high esteem if you made it to the ripe old age of 50. Villagers built you a pedestal and bestowed you... 
by Linda Melone | Jul 26, 2017 | Get In Shape
Last week I received a press release about a new type of workout: Naked CrossFit. At this point I should just drop the mic and walk off the stage. Because honestly, what more can I add to that? Here’s the thing. Fitness is one of those topics where (unlike Apple... 
by Linda Melone | Jul 19, 2017 | Get In Shape
It’s been many moons since I wrote about ab exercises. It’s not on purpose. I simply put it in the “overhyped” category, along with other things I hear about way too often lately, such as paleo, unicorn anything, and using cauliflower in place of pizza dough for... 
by Linda Melone | Jul 12, 2017 | Get In Shape
I talked recently about my love for sci-fi movies, but I left out one important reason. Sure, drooling, double-jawed space aliens bursting out of people’s bodies are hard to top, but my fixation goes beyond the obvious. Hint: It has to do with zero gravity. Zero... 
by Linda Melone | Jul 5, 2017 | Get In Shape
I have a love-hate relationship with my knees. Without them I couldn’t sit. I also couldn’t walk without lurching around like a circus performer on stilts. With them it’s often not much better. As I try to compose a mental list of “knees: pros and cons,” so... 
by Linda Melone | Jun 28, 2017 | Get In Shape, Motivation
Every gym has its cast of characters. Regardless of how small, large, or where in the country, you can always count on a few interesting creatures to show up at any gathering place where sweat, spandex and mirrors is involved. It’s as if they are paid extras who...