You know him from his blockbuster infomercials where he sells popular fitness items like the Gazelle! Trainer Tony Little joins RCN’s Michael Monks to talk about fitness and life in 2016! You can see what Tony’s up to and all the great products he has to help take control of your life, to look better, […]
Tag: Health & Wellness
Most Kentucky Adults Favor Smoke-Free Law
66 percent of Kentucky adults support a comprehensive statewide law that would provide for smoke-free indoor air in most public places, according to the latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll, sponsored by Interact for Health and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. 31 percent oppose such a law that would ban smoking in workplaces (private and […]
Wellness Wednesday: 4 Ideas To Improve Your Worksite Wellness Program In 2016
It is that time of the year again. That time when we reflect on the past year and create goals for 2016. Many individuals create resolutions in regard to losing weight, choosing healthier food options, sleeping longer on average, and much more. As the New Year approaches, not only are individuals creating such New Year’s […]
Wellness Wednesday: How to Train for Your First Half-Marathon
Katie, a reader from Ludlow, recently spent some time exploring two of the most recent The River City News’ “Wellness Wednesday” column articles: “How to Avoid Packing on Extra Pounds This Winter”, and “Top 10 Fitness Trends to Try in 2016.” After pondering for some time, Katie gave in to her gut instinct and emailed me […]
NKY Sees Spike in Number of Whooping Cough Cases
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reports of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. A majority of the recent cases are being seen in school-aged youth, but whooping cough is concerning because of the risk of severe illness in infants under age 1. Thirty one cases of whooping cough have been reported in Northern […]
Local Fitness Pro: Read This Book to Reduce Muscle Pain
I’ve followed Jill Miller for a couple years now, so needless to say I was interested in reading her book when it came out. In over 10 years in the fitness business, I have yet to find a book that can reach a broader audience than The Roll Model. Not everyone lifts weight or runs marathons, […]
Wellness Wednesday: Top Fitness Trends to Try in 2016
Are you one who is unsure of what to do in order to shred fat, build muscle, or just live a healthier lifestyle on a day-to-day basis? Well, here are some fitness trends which you will see continue on into next year that work. For some, the results may be quite shocking. For others, not […]
Newport Yoga Studio to Hold Benefit Class for Cops & Kids Program
The Yoga Bar (TYB) Newport will host a special benefit class for Cops & Kids in partnership with St. John’s United Church of Christ in Newport on December 11. Yoga Vespers will take place in the sanctuary of St. John’s Church, 415 Park Avenue, from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. TYB Founder Rachel Roberts will lead the […]
Wellness Wednesday: How to Avoid Packing on Extra Pounds This Winter
It is that time of the year again. Time to “gobble” up those delicious holiday meals and desserts and skip workouts due to traveling or attendance of varying family and work holiday parties. It is also a very common time many will gain their winter weight. For countless individuals, such winter weight can be caused […]
NKHD to Offer Free Diabetes Class in Hebron
Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department are offering comprehensive education during a free class from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, at the Hebron Fire Protection District on North Bend Road in Hebron. Registration is required. Lunch and a diabetes toolkit will be provided. Topics will include: what is diabetes, […]

