Women Safety Tips: P.M. Exercise Safety

For some women, the best time to workout is during the evening. With longer days, evening workouts can be more convenient but they also come with more safety issues. Below are seven Women Safety Tips for Exercising at Night:


1. Don't Go Alone. If you love to run at night try to go with a group. You are least likely to be attacked, if you are with a large group.

2. Ask for Assistance. At the

Style and Focus Weekend: Exercising Outdoors

What to do this weekend? Why not Exercise Outdoors.Why spend a beautiful summer day camped out on your couch or at the gym. Have fun working out al fresco, it's a great way to connect with nature and get in shape. Plus, exercising outdoors will have you feeling like a kid again. Just don't forget your sun screen. Some suggestions:- Walking- Running- Swimming/surfing- Yoga/pilates- Hiking-

Fitness Tip: Do Something Active Every Day

On non-workout days, do something to stay active. It doesn't have to be intense, just a little daily activity. It will make it easier to stay motivated. Plus, these little things add up over time. Here are a few suggestions:- Walking the dog- Take the stairs instead of the escalators at the mall- Doing calorie burning housework (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, etc.)- Dancing to your favorite music-

Book: The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone

No matter if you're a full on vegetarian or just looking for more ways to add more vegetables into your life. Alicia Silverstone's book The Kind Diet will offer you new and delicious ways to prepare healthy recipes and intoduce you to a healthy lifestyle change.About the book:In The Kind Diet, actress, activist, and committed conservationist Alicia Silverstone shares the insights that encouraged

Spa Find: Two Stress Reducing Massage Treatments for the Girl on the Go

Stressed out, two affordable massage treatments from The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House (mohonk.com) will help you relax and ease the tension. The treatments are: Stress-Buster Back Therapy and Heavenly Head and Shoulders. These treatments will have you wondering how you ever felt so stressed all without blowing your budget (got to love that).Where:1000 Mountain Rest RoadNew Paltz, NY 12561To book

Latest Obsession: Fitness Clothes

To keep myself motivated I like to update my workout clothes. I tend to favor bold colors for the tops with either black pants or shorts. Even if I'm just walking my dog, doing yoga or working out I feel energized and ready to workout.Sports Bras/Tops:aerie by American Eagle f.i.t. Padded Sports Bra $24.50 American EagleContrast Racerback Bra $20.00 Gap.comSeamless Anjali Cami $54.00

5 New Year's Resolution Tips for Staying Motivated

byStyle and Focus Lifestyle PRNew Year, New You that's the motto that's out this time of year. Where everyone is so excited and motivated to make changes in their lives. You can't change the channel, surf the net or read a magazine without being bombarded with ads, interviews or tips to help us lose weight and get in shape, stop smoking, get organized, advice for saving money, etc. We start out

Study says the Smell of Chocolate Helps You to Relax

According to a study, the smell of chocolate helps you to relax. The smell seems to remind you of happy memories resulting in you becoming more calm. For a guilt-free way to relax without hitting the frige, try lighting a chocolate-scented candle. To highten the effect, light a cocoa scented candle while snuggling up on the couch.Shown: Godiva Set of 2 Chocolate Scented Candles $29.96 qvc.com

Give the Gift of Life This Holiday With Fashionable Medical ID Jewelry

-Lauren's Hope Says Vanity Is No Reason to Risk a Life-KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 14 -- It's statistically proven that medical identification (ID) tags save lives. Medical ID tags should be worn by the millions of people suffering from chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiac issues, asthma, allergies and other conditions that require special medical treatment. Yet only a small percentage of

Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman: Their Funny, Insightful Inner Beauty Tips

No matter what you call it, inner beauty, self-confidence or inner peace.....it makes you feel beautiful inside and out. The stars of the upcoming movies Couples Retreat, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman, share some of their inner beauty tips (including enjoying nature to having a good laugh) in the October issue of SELF magazine.Kristin Davis"I try to remember that there's this

Reduce Your Risk of Cancer by Taking a Break from Happy Hour

Taking a break from alcohol can reduce your cancer risk according to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The theory according to researchers is that daily exposure to acetaldehyde, a chemical byproduct of alcohol, promotes cancer. They found that taking a break from alcohol a few days a week may neutralize the negative effects of heavy drinking.To lower your risk, don't hit up happy

Good Housekeeping's 10 Pet Dangers You Didn't Know About

We love our pets they are just like another member of the family. I know my dogs feel like family, that's for sure. We know that there are hazards for caring for them. We know not to give dogs chocolate and anti-freeze but there are other dangers that could harm our little family members. Good Housekeeping magazine has a list of 10 Pet Dangers You Didn't Know About.1. Sugar SubstitutesIf your dog

Women's Health Presents Are You Game Outdoor Summer Festival in NYC on July 11th

-- Free Summer Festival to Feature Euro Bungee, Rock Climbing Wall, Virtual Surfing, Workout Classes, Beauty & Spa Treatments, Fashion Shows, Karaoke and More --WHAT:Women’s Health’s annual summer festival, Are You Game?, is returning to New York for the third year. Building on the success of last year’s events in New York and Chicago, which were attended by more than 4,000 people, Are You Game?

The Halo Headband -- A Must Have for Outdoor Enthusiast

If you exercise outdoors then this is the one product you will need - besides sunscreen. The Halo Headband (shown Halo I - tie version, $12.95) is designed to keep sweat from running down your face not matter how much you sweat. And who wants sweat getting into their eyes especially those ladies who wear eye liner and mascara while working out. The headbands are available in additional colors.

Style and Focus Weekend: Hiking/Trail walking

Hiking, is a great way to see what nature has to offer. It's also an excellent way to get in exercise while seeing the beautiful views of nature. Hiking is not a walk in the park and you must think of safety as well as having fun. A way to stay safe is to go with a group of friends and if you're not familiar with the area, I would suggest getting a guide to show you a safe way to travel. For Do's

Survey Reveals How to Eat Your Way to a New Job

RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 16 -- Certified Nutritional Consultant and Nutrition Expert, Robin De-Ivy Allen conducted a survey of more than 1000 people to test her theory. Is it possible for a person to eat their way to a new job? Can the use of food and proper nutrition actually make a person more marketable as an employment candidate?68% of survey responders believe that a thinner, more fit person

2 Upcoming American Fertility Association 'Manicures & Martinis' Series Events

The American Fertility Association's Infertility Prevention Program7.3 million!That's how many American women have difficulty conceiving, but many of those cases could have been prevented with some simple lifestyle choices and changes. Education is the key and what better way to learn than over complimentary manicures and martinis?"Dealing with infertility robs women of control over their own

Latest Obsession: Schwinn Roxie Bike

Schwinn Pink 26" Roxie Cruiser Bike $139.00 sale (reg. $169.99) Target storesAs soon as I opened my Target sales paper yesterday, I knew I wanted this bike. I like the color pink but I'm not obsessed with it (I wear it in moderation) but I just love the look of it. After work I'm going to head over to Target. I needed a new bike, I still have my old one from college.

Wii Fit Taking Exercise to the Next Level

by Kim PainterUSA TodayAre Wii fit yet? As a nation, we definitely are not in good shape. But 10 months after the launch of Nintendo's Wii Fit -- the first hit video game marketed as an exercise tool -- there are signs that, with the help of gaming systems, some of us might be making progress.Wii Fit was the bestselling video game in the nation in January and February and had sold more than 6

A Few Last Minute Easter Basket Suggestions

If you don't want to purchase a ready-made Easter basket there's always the option of making one yourself. They're relatively easy to make and you get to add your very own personal touches to the gift.What to include in a basket? Pretty much anything you want from Champagne and Chocolate for the Hopeless Romantic to a Jump Rope, Yoga Mat and few Health and Fitness Magazines for the Fitness