Author Archives: Harbinger

Earth Day with Harbinger

This Sunday, April 22, 2012 is Earth Day! Earth Day was started in 1970 when 20 million Americans launched the movement on college campuses across the nation. Earth Day became an international event in 1990, and this year will be … Continue reading

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Best Job for 2012? Try a Career in Fitness!

Looking for work? Now may be the best time to consider a job in the fitness industry… According to the US News Money report, jobs in the “work-while-you-play” field are on the rise. This is great if you are looking … Continue reading

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Pillars of Olympic Fitness

With the 2012 Summer Olympics quickly approaching, Men’s Health  is giving the world a glance at three contenders looking to take home the gold. Usain Bolt fromJamaica is a three time Olympic gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. … Continue reading

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Train to Golf like the Pros

Don’t think golf is a real sport? Just ask the pros like Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods and you may think differently. The modern game of golf originated in Scotland during the 15th century. Today golf is enjoyed … Continue reading

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Mind over Matter

Do you find you are easily distracted? Do you want to figure out how to concentrate and focus more effectively? Oxygen magazine offers 3 helpful tips to create a “more mindful you in 2012”. Concentrate on one task at a … Continue reading

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Why Women Should Strength Train

Who ever said women can’t participate in a man’s sport???????? Weightlifting is traditionally viewed as males only. Today, women are breaking these stereotypes —and getting stronger and healthier too. According to personal trainer Robin Reichert, weightlifting has a number of … Continue reading

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Make the Playground your Workout Zone

Spring is here and the outdoors is calling. Many of us are stuck indoors all winter long, and spring is the first opportunity to find your way outside. Your local playground can offer many opportunities to workout while enjoying the … Continue reading

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Functional Training for Everyday Living

Are you gym fit or functionally fit?    (Don’t feel bad if you don’t know – plenty of people still don’t know there is a difference!) Gym fit refers to having strong, sculpted muscles, but only the ones you specifically … Continue reading

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Reasons to Walk

You still haven’t joined the gym or hired a personal trainer. There are many reasons you haven’t done this. It can be financial, mental or other, but you’re not doing it so there has to be an alternative. Or maybe … Continue reading

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Don’t Give Up

We’re over a month into the New Year….have you lost your motivation? Many things can lead us astray from our daily workouts — work, family, illness or other commitments. But don’t give up! There are many reasons to stick with … Continue reading

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