Journey Program Offers Free Exercise Class For Cancer Patients Workout program offers cancer patients a chance to regain confidence in their bodies. The Journey Program™ is a free 10-week exercise program with classes in Traverse City and Frankfort. Participants do strength training, balance training, cardio, postural retraining, back and shoulder exercises, and core workouts. “There […]
10 Tips From the Traverse City Track Club
10 Tips From the Traverse City Track Club Lisa Taylor, the Executive Director of the Traverse City Track Club, shares 10 tips to help you run your first 5K. Lisa has coached thousands of runners of all abilities since 1984. Running is in the middle of a boom, with millions of folks of all ages […]
Is Pilates for You?
Is Pilates for You? You want to get in shape this winter. You’ve heard of Pilates. And you’re intrigued. But what is it really? And is it for you? Commonly known for working out your core, Pilates is a full-body workout, says Grand Traverse Bay YMCA certified Pilates and fitness instructor, Holli Harvey. “You will […]
Is a Fitness Club For You?
Is a Fitness Club For You? Joining a fitness club doesn’t have to mean buying a gym membership. Local, and inexpensive, running, cycling and hiking clubs offer both physical activity and camaraderie. And being fit isn’t a prerequisite for joining. “There are virtually no requirements for joining except a spirit of fun and outdoor activity,” […]
How To: Harvest, Clean and Store Wild Leeks
How To: Harvest, Clean and Store Wild Leeks Leek season is upon us and Northern Michigan forests throughout the region are filled with the scent of wild leeks, as well as people finding leeks and heading home to cook with leeks or freeze or store wild leeks. Almost any wooded property in Northern Michigan will […]
How to Start a Garden for Kids This Spring
How to Start a Garden for Kids This Spring Spring is on its way, and that means your green thumb is just itching to get to work. Plus, you want to share your planting passion with your kids! Since March is a great time of year to get your family garden started, Pam Reynolds, Farmer-In-Chief of the […]
How To Plan a Small Home Garden
Want to start a garden, but don’t have any experience? Britt Uecker, the greenhouse manager at Grow Benzie, walks us through it step by step. “Growing plants is a miracle before your eyes,” Britt says. “How can all that information be packaged inside that tiny little seed?” We’re about to find out. Here’s what you […]
How to Get Kids Hiking: Wild Berries!
How to Get Kids Hiking: Wild Berries! Wondering how to get kids hiking in Northern Michigan? One simple idea: bait them with wild berries! Summer finds wild raspberries, black raspberries and even blackberries on the forest fringes. Here are four trails where you are very likely to find handfuls of wild, ripe (and organic!) berries. […]
How to Avoid Hidden Calories During the Holidays
How to Avoid Hidden Calories During the Holidays During the holidays, even the healthiest eaters splurge on dessert, knowing we’re consuming unnecessary calories. We’re not surprised to hear our 4-ounce slice of red velvet cake has around 400 calories—almost a quarter of the recommended daily calorie intake. But we may be surprised to hear that […]
Healthy Tips & Activities for Kids From a Traverse City Pediatrician
Healthy Tips & Activities for Kids From a Traverse City Pediatrician Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and Northern Michigan is no exception. In the past 40 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity has increased 300 percent—that means 32 percent of children are overweight (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NHANES). We talked with […]