Well Being Magazine

The Social Side of Exercise Sharing the pain along with the gain

By Doug Pinkerton, M.Ed. Remember when we were kids and we preferred playing with our friends to playing alone? Whether we were riding bikes, playing baseball, hide & seek, or just hanging out at a friend’s house, it was always more fun, and sometimes imperative (in the case of team sports and board games) to have someone to share those moments. Now that we’re adults, many of us still prefer socializing Read more »

A Salute To Four Outstanding Senior Atheletes

By Lana Turnbull Since our first issue of Well-Being, we have covered a wide variety of sports, fitness trends and exercise techniques. We have highlighted two Mississippians who were among the elite athletes to qualify for the Kona Ironman races of 2010 and 2011. We have addressed the psychological stumbling blocks that can prevent us from maintaining an exercise regimen, and in this issue, we cover the importance of the social aspects Read more »

The Healthy Way to Refuel when Training

By Amanda Cassell, RD, LD Does your idea of refueling after a workout consist of doughnut holes and Coca-Cola? Would you believe me if I told you that some mornings after a tough workout, during training for our first full Ironman triathlon, my husband would stop through a fast food drive-thru at 10 am for fried mozzarella cheese sticks and a burger? Did this taste absolutely divine after hours of sweating Read more »