With all there is to love about summertime, the one drawback is that there’s no hiding behind long pants and boots once the heat hits. We welcome June’s shorts & mini’s, but I don’t love seeing those spider & varicose veins out from under cover again. While pondering whether aggressive spray tanning will effectively mask […]
Well, it sure isn’t Captain Crunch. We polled our favorite studio instructors for what they start out the day with, and not surprisingly, there are definite themes running through their Power Breakfasts: Here’s hoping these tips, tricks & recipes will inspire you and yours to eat breakfast every single day and to make it a […]
Running offers the ultimate work-out. Building cardiovascular health, strengthening and toning muscles, adding to your emotional health, burning fat & calories and even the social aspects drive those of us who carve out time for running. It’s got to be the easiest exercise to work into your schedule – just put on a pair of […]
Summer is almost here, and many of us are heading out to hit the pavement or trails with one last ditch effort to run off that winter weight and enjoy the glorious weather. We’ve worked with our client OrthoCarolina to compile this post with everything you need to get your summer running started including information […]
Along with girls’ nights out and romantic getaways, Scoop girls know our annual visit to the gynecologist is a must-have on our calendars. We may not joyfully anticipate a date with the stirrups, but prioritizing our health is essential to stay fabulous for decades to come. If you’ve heard your doctor say the words, “Uterine […]
If you’re anything like we are at Scoop, you’re probably trying hard to look and feel your best. You might be juicing a few times a week (or stopping at a juice bar) and working out almost every day. You also probably have your skincare routine down – retinols, antioxidants and of course, sunscreen! However, […]
Wouldn’t it be great if you could work your abs while sitting at your desk? With summer coming up, many of us are hitting the gym before the office and doubling up on weekend workouts. You’ve probably used the stability ball at the gym, but did you know you could benefit just by sitting on […]
If you’ve ever had a nasty sunburn, you may have relied on aloe vera gel to relieve your pain. You might even have an aloe vera plant in your home. Well, you probably wouldn’t think so to look at one, but you can actually drink the juice from an aloe plant! Aloe vera juice is just […]
Understatement of the year: I am not a morning person. Don’t talk to me, look at me, or touch me before I’ve been up for a while & had a big gulp sized coffee. That being said, you can assume I don’t wake up raring to whip up a healthy breakfast. I was giddy with […]
For the past few months I could not solve the mystery of the variety of orange-painted bicycles scattered up and down Park Road at Quail Corners, and it was driving me crazy. Well, mystery solved last Tuesday when I stepped into the new ORANGETHEORY FITNESS studio at Quail Corners Shopping Center to try my first […]
Protein powder isn’t just for the Arnold Schwarzenegger’s of the world. Everyone can benefit from a diet that is rich in protein, and the right protein powders can make this easily, healthily done. Protein in your diet can help to boost your metabolism, balance blood sugar levels, control hunger, and build stronger hair and nails. Adding quality […]
There’s a pretty big coconut oil craze going on right now, and I believe it is more than just a fad. What makes coconut oil so special, you ask? For starters, coconut oil is lower in calories than many other oils. In addition, it is easily converted into energy and it does not lead to […]
