For some reason, when I think of Spring Forward, I think of Tigger. Do you feel it? C’mon—bounce with me! Spring isn’t quite here yet, but it’s QUICKLY approaching. We’re done with the white stuff, which is why we’re cheering as the snow continues to melt. Bring on the yellow stuff—SUNSHINE! Spring starts the New […]
About April Doherty
Fall in Love with Yourself and Who You Are This Valentine’s Day
It’s mid-February and many of us are snowed in, or digging out. Valentine’s Day is here and it is either extremely dreaded or a holiday to be excited about. Let’s do a quick “check-in” with ourselves for 2014. It tends to be a dreaded holiday for those who may not be feeling so great about […]
Embrace Seasonal Snuggling, But Don’t Hibernate…Keep Your Body Moving
Remember Elvis’ Blue Christmas? Don’t cave in to those feelings! Stay strong! 2013 isn’t over yet. Although summer is already a thing of the past, and we are already well into autumn, it isn’t time to hibernate yet! It’s time to reflect. Did you know that we have a natural tendency to snuggle up? The […]
Breathe for Life
Definition of Breath “It has often been said the only correct breath we take is our first.” –Unknown Author. That’s pretty crazy, right? Enter Brett B. Clark, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D. of Life Strength Physical Therapy. Brett specializes in running and endurance athletes, but also has a very broad patient population from geriatric to neurologic diagnoses. […]
2013 Athleta Games Raise Awareness and Donations for Cool Kids Campaign; Bringing Families Together through Fun and Exercise
As the sponsored athlete for the Towson Athleta store, I am participating in the upcoming Iron Girl Triathlon (August 18th!) for a number of reasons. I am doing the race in memory of my friend, Rene Altiere, and I wanted to help a local charity through my race participation; one that would be near and […]
Reshape with Ape’s RANT: Strong Isn’t the New Skinny. Just be YOU!
I read an article that was titled something like, “Strong is the new Skinny.” I’m not going to give you a link or tell you who the author was because we are all entitled to our own opinions; heck you may not even agree with me. I certainly agreed with some of the author’s notes […]
Time for the Sun: Read This Column…Then Get Out and Soak Up Some Vitamin D!
Switching things up: I’d like for you not to be sitting at your computer reading, but outside enjoying the sunshine and hopefully experiencing something awesome! Get out and soak up the Vitamin D! We aren’t as lucky as other areas, so go out and get some rays to help with your daily dose. **Here are […]
Let’s Talk About Feet
First off, I would like to thank everyone for their love and support for my first event, “The Power of Uncondtional Love” at the Towson Athleta. Not only did it make my sponsorship officially “real,” but it also helped to raise over $500 for Baltimore Bully Crew. **Everyone clap their hands!** WOOHOO!! Thank you, thank […]
