Category: Fitness
Six surprising ways hiking can improve your mental health
We all know that hiking has benefits for our physical health. But the mental health benefits are powerful, and they might surprise you...
Why you should quit dieting — and how to ditch it for good
A piece of advice from a Certified Personal Trainer: Diets don't work. Not only are they too restrictive and unsustainable for most people, but they can also be unhealthy....
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness, Nutrition
How to stay healthy and fit during the winter
Don't let cold weather get in the way of exercising this winter. Certified personal trainer Michelle Rogers shares tons of creative ideas for both indoor and outdoor exercise, as...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
5 ‘must-do’ North Carolina hikes for 2021
Hiking expert Joe Miller of Get Going NC shares his top five "must do" hikes for 2021. Check them off your bucket list, and let us know how they...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
Resolution reset: 5 ways to get back on track with your fitness and healthy living goals
Certified personal trainer Michelle Rogers tells us why most New Year's resolutions fail and how you can find success with your fitness goals in 2021...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
You tried hiking in 2020. Here’s how to keep going.
If you tried hiking in 2020 and want to continue it in the new year, here are a few tips for beginners about North Carolina trails to try and...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
Your step-by-step, no-fail system for getting fit and healthy in 2021
New Year's resolutions look different this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. But getting fit is still possible and can help you feel great...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
What I wish I’d known starting out on my fitness journey
Certified personal trainer Michelle Rogers reflects on her personal fitness journey and how she changed her mindset to make sure her healthier lifestyle would stick...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
Increase your energy and get fit with this 4-week walking plan
New to walking? No problem! This four-week walking plan will help you get fit, increase your energy, boost your mood, and prevent or improve other health issues...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
Fall hikes: how to avoid crowds and find the trails less traveled
The gorgeous fall weather is luring more North Carolinians outdoors to hike and camp. Here are some tips for finding and exploring less-crowded trails...
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus, Explore NC, Fitness
