This past December I had the pleasure of running with Dr. Betty Smith, a 72 year-old ultra marathon runner. Betty recently completed 100 miles in a 72-hour race. She has spent the last 40 years researching and implementing healthier eating and exercise habits. She defies her age and what it means to be 72. Connie [...]
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Move to Live!
We all know that exercise should be a part of our daily lives, but this is even more true if you are battling cancer. Whether you are new to this disease, well entrenched in the battle, or in remission, exercise can benefit you. While an active life is not proven to cure cancer, it is [...]
Running Safety
Running Safety (by Mary) Running, it seems like everyone is doing it. Why not, it’s a great cardiovascular workout. Hold on to your running shoes, because there are a few things you should be aware of if you are going to be running outdoors, especially if you are going to be running on roads! Start [...]
Basic Training Drill from The Boot Camp Girl
When Stephanie Dignan left her job as a financial adviser to start her fitness business, she had no idea she was about to change hundreds of lives. Just four months earlier, the Glenelg High School and University of Maryland, College Park graduate had begun teaching boot camp classes at a local gym. “I thought, [...]
Happy Healthy You Interview by Connie Bowman
Connie Bowman, a Boot Camp Girl student, interviewed Stephanie Dignan, owner of The Boot Camp Girl, about health and fitness in the new year. Get a sneak preview of “Happy, Healthy You!” a new podcast with Host Connie Bowman soon to be featured on her website at www.conniebowman.com. Connie was also the model for Howard [...]
Howard Magazine’s article on Stephanie Dignan and The Boot Camp Girl
Welcome to Boot Camp Howard County’s Stephanie Dignan on fitness and transformation By Allison Eatough The full article on Howard Magazine can also be found through this link. When Stephanie Dignan left her job as a financial adviser to start her own fitness business, she had no idea she was about to change hundreds of [...]
Make Fitness a Family Affair
Today childhood obesity is a major concern among parents and the medical community. This generation of kids is less active and more obese than any generation before. Wouldn’t it be great if your kids naturally enjoyed exercise? If this were the case then childhood obesity wouldn’t be the looming problem that it is. As adults [...]
Did you hear about the Bear Sightings in Howard County, Maryland this year?
Howard County, Maryland is not a typical spot for bears. You may be asking “What should I do if I see a Howard County bear?” Well, we’ve got the answers!!! The best ways to stay in shape so that you can escape a bear encounter (untouched) are: 1. Reverse Lunges. Experts say to back away [...]
Eating in Moderation-Does it really work?
Many people, including the “experts” recommend that eating in moderation is the way to stay fit. However, if you think about it, how many people do you know that are trying to lose weight have actually lost weight with this strategy? I’ve come to the conclusion that this doesn’t work for some people for several [...]
Eating and Running-Helpful hints for my MCC Running Participants and Northern Virginia Boot Camp Students
How we eat is extremely important not only for our health but also for our running performance. In the book Thrive by Brendan Brazier, Brazier outlines a series of recommendations of what people should eat before and after exercise. Brazier is a professional athlete and realized the affect that his eating habits had on his [...]
