Sports
How to Pass the AFAA Group Fitness Exam
Passing the AFAA - or Aerobics and Fitness Association of America - certification exam shows that you are qualified to begin a career in the fitness industry.
Linda Fehrman
Linda began writing professionally in 2014. The majority of her work has been published on fitness, health-eating and relationships. Linda is well-versed and passionate about relationships, fitness and health issues.
Sports
How to Stretch Before Zumba Class
Zumba is a fitness program based on Latin dances. The idea behind it is to have fun and move with the music in a way that helps tone muscle and increase strengt
Careers
How to Brighten Up an Office Work Setting
Understandably, most employers design offices to economize resources such as energy and space, instead of creating an appealing ambiance. However, in the past t
Travel
How to Plan a Weekend Trip on a Budget
It is the growing trend for hardworking Americans to take several weekend trips over the course of a year instead of one large week-long vacation. There is a hu
Pregnancy
How to Protect Your Perineum From a Tear or Episiotomy
Damage to vaginal tissues during birth is a common concern. It usually takes longer to heal with a tear or a cut and can make your postpartum experience unpleas
Travel
Stand-up Paddleboarding in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands
The call of seabirds and the music of water falling off your paddle are the only sounds as you glide over the surface of azure water just off the shore of St. T
Pregnancy
How to Use a Supported Squat Position With an Epidural
Moms who choose an epidural in labor often get stuck in bed. If the epidural works properly, your bottom half (from your waist to your toes) is usually too numb
Travel
Scuba Diving in Montserrat, West Indies
Although the small Caribbean island of Montserrat only has about 15 dive sites off its coasts, there's plenty worth exploring. Scuba enthusiasts will encounter
Travel
Freshwater Kayaking Locations in Broward, Florida
The Atlantic Ocean beaches might be the main draw for water lovers in Broward County, but a network of freshwater channels makes the cities in this South Florid
Pregnancy
How to Calm a Panicky Woman During Labor
Many women in labor handle every contraction they have with dignity. Sometimes it's hard to even tell when they are having contractions and when they aren't. Ho
Travel
South Pole Tours
Around 30,000 people visit Antarctica each year, but most of these stay in cruise ships along the Antarctic coastline to spot whales, penguins and albatross. Th
Pregnancy
How to Write Your Own Labor Relaxation Script
The process of giving birth is called "labor" for a reason -- it's hard work. Although there's nothing relaxing about the physical process of giving birth, you