Here's a guide to volleyball etiquette from the Chicago Sun Times:   The game's etiquette But if you are patient -- and can take a little rejection -- you should be able to find a net to play on out of the hundreds that line our beaches. Please remember,... read more

Each day during bike to work week ING sponsors a free breakfast and commuter station at several areas throughout Chicago. Check out a list of each of the locations here: http://www.activetrans.org/commuterstations read more

Most of us use music to help motivate us during our fitness routines. An album that really gets me motivated and helps push me through my workout is Feed the Animals by Girl Talk. This is a very uptempo, fast paced album that is a great soundtrack for any routine. What is your favorite workout music? read more

It’s natural to feel pre-race jitters in anticipation of any athletic event.  Being nervous is a necessary part of any pre-race routine. As a matter of fact, a natural level of nerves and apprehension will keep you focused and improve your chances of performing well during the race. The important thing is to not let... read more

Before I ran the LA marathon last month I posted a blog asking for opinions regarding what Holosfitness.com members thought was the best pre-race meal. At the time my focus was very short-sighted. I was interested in what I could eat immediately before the race that would optimize my performance. In this discussion, one Holosfitness.com member, Joe Eagan, aptly pointed out that the... read more