Physical activity is essential for healthy living. But you don’t have to run marathons or do other high-intensity activities to stay healthy.

While I knew the dark-colored root vegetable was a healthy choice, I didn’t realize all of the benefits beetroots had to offer until I made them a part of my daily routine.

Racers take your mark! Multiple events are making their way to Cattaraugus County to challenge your endurance while adding a few fun surprises along the way.

Here we are, between eclipses, with Mercury retrograding through April 25th, and some very impactful meetings of planets happening this month.

Core Performance Fitness and Training is not your typical fitness studio/gym. Our studio is filled with unique equipment that requires your body to be the machine vs. machines that work your body. One of our favorite pieces of equipment is the BOSU ball.

In case you haven’t heard, Ellicottville now has a Medical Equipment Loan Center, right in the DPW Annex across from Fitzpatrick & Weller.

Stretching is a kind of generic word we hear all the time from trainers, therapists and even doctors, but typically do not take the time or even have the know-how to complete an effective and efficient stretching routine.

On March 25th, we will have a full moon. Why is that important you ask?

The TRX System, also known as Total Resistance Exercises, refers to a specialized form of suspension training that utilizes equipment developed by former U.S. Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick.

When was the last time you got grounded? And no, I don’t mean having your tablet or phone taken away by your parents and told you aren’t leaving your room for a month. I mean, when have you calmed your mental and physical state and aligned with your soul?

Think about what you did and how you were feeling maybe a week to a week and a half ago, and compare it to how you feel today. Do you notice a difference?

All too often, I have clients who believe that working out equals weight loss, and they become frustrated when the pounds do not “melt” off as they had expected by adding exercise to their routine.

The 365 Days of Wellness program holds sessions every Monday night at Mountainview Massage, part of Warrior Fitness & Wellness in Ellicottville, NY.

In my last article I shared how processed and “ultra-processed” foods were a major contributing factor to our nation’s obesity and declining health. This week I wanted to zero in specifically on pop.

Suzy’s Star Readings Let You Know Your Best Match Ahead of Valentine’s Day

The energy of February will be anything but smooth. Think of watching a lightning storm. Scary, breathtaking, beautiful and unpredictable. Welcome to Aquarius season. This one is a biggy.

Whenever I look at pictures of by-gone eras I can’t help but notice that back in the early and mid-portion of the 20th century, our country did not have the serious obesity problem that it has today.

In a world that idealizes 6-pack abs as being the ideology of strength, nothing can be further away from the real truth.

Many, many moons ago I was introduced to snowshoeing in the wilds of Northern Ontario. At that time there was only one kind of snowshoe - my grandfather’s!

We had two big deals happened to launch the new year with a bang.