Originally published by Karen on May 31, 2018. Grab a Big Bowl and a Book! Many of you have had plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia) and know how painful and disruptive to your life it is.  The plantar fascia is a thick tendon which runs along the bottom of the foot.  It basically connects the heel to the toes.  When this gets overly inflamed, it becomes nearly unbearable to walk normally.  Your doctor will diagnose you with it and recommend treatment.  About ten years…

Originally published by Karen on May 29, 2018.  If you’re considering starting a fitness program, whether you’ve never worked out or you’ve started dozens of fitness programs, you need to do one thing first.  You probably have one or two goals in mind.  However, at this point they aren’t written down.  The most common goals I hear are to:  lose weight, look better for a big event coming up, run a race, help control a health condition or continue to rehab an injury after, or instead…

Originally published by Karen on May 23, 2018. Spring is here!  And, where I live, we’ve just skipped right into summer with the heat.  So, I have been answering hydration questions and reminding more of my clients to stay hydrated. There is so much information out there on specific amounts to drink per day and what to drink.  Some sources even explain a schedule of what and how much to drink so many minutes before your workout, during and after your workout.  Moreover, they further divide…