Recess with Janet

“I broke my leg,” is a good reason to skip a workout.   “I’d rather watch all nine seasons of Star Trek Next Generation ,” is, well, le...

It is renovation season in the neighborhood.   Houses sport new colors, yards display new drought-resistant flowers, roofs fly off and ...

One of the reasons I exercise is that I have depression.   While I don’t keep my depression a secret, I don’t talk about it a lot eithe...

Last week I had to sit for hours, in a car, in a classroom, and in a car again.   It was more exhausting than the longest bike ride eve...

In general, I prefer to keep things simple.   I do not buy the Best Ever Fitness Gadget of the Month, even if they make a red one. ...

Why do we want to exercise?   Each of us has a different answer, or complex of answers; knowing why can help us stay focused. The h...

I get all excited reading fitness magazines and books.   I mark exercises to try, workout strategies, yoga routines, recipes, and even ...