exercise

  Instead of putting pounds on maybe you'd like to burn some calories and there are some fun "Turkey Trots" for those looking to get out on Thanksgiving Day.   Gobble Wobble 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Drumstick Dash The Southern Ocean Ladies Running Club holds their Gobble Wobble 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Drumsick Dash at the Stafford Municipal Building on East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin starting

One of the things that I love the most about Ocean County is the variety of ways that you can spend a nice day outdoors without going far.

I don’t own an activity tracker band like a Fitbit, and probably never will.  Though they’ve been around for years, I’m just now starting to understand their popularity.  People are using them as motivation to be more active.  They want to do their 10,000 steps every day...

There are many times during the spring and summer that I find myself at a weekend without any specific plans. Thankfully, there are plenty of places in and near Ocean County to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air!

I'm a night owl by nature.  For years my best energy and thoughts would come in the evening.  Then, I started working on WOBM's early morning radio show so I had to shift my schedule.  Moving to Middays allowed me to return to my preferred later schedule: Up around 8 am and to sleep about 1 am...

The weather is finally feeling "spring like" and residents throughout Ocean, Burlington and Monmouth Counties are beginning to get back outdoors. One of the great things we have here at the Shore ... our County Parks ! Fresh air, exercise, fun and free ... o...

"It's a lifestyle dedication you have to whole-heartedly believe in and stay passionate to all day,everyday," said gym goer Frankie from Mount Holly. "While going to the gym is important, if your really trying to lose weight and change your lifestyle, eating correctly and not over-indulging is the key ingredient."

Tomorrow is Kids' Yoga Day and everyone's invited to take a 5 minute yoga break tomorrow.  In recent years, a number of schools around the U.S. have started to incorporate yoga into the school day.  Studies have shown the practice helps students focus, relax, and stay on task...

Where is your favorite place to walk in Ocean County? Are you a Mall walker or do you prefer a scenic nature trail? Maybe you have a favorite park or a local track. Some might use a treadmill at home or in the gym. Whichever you choose, if walking is part of your daily routine, you are in luck...

Have you ever seen people doing Tai Chi?  They're often in a park or outdoor space, looking like they're dancing in slow motion. After years of wondering, I finally tried it.  Since it's National Women's Health and Fitness Day (Shawn's got a blog post about that...