http://www.sheknows.com/authors/lisa-armstrong/articles Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:59:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986591/running-with-zombies-cool-races-with-a-twist Sure, running a 5K is outstanding — but wouldn't it be more impressive if you were also being chased by zombies? Or getting showered with handfuls of multicolored powder? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986591/running-with-zombies-cool-races-with-a-twist Lisa Armstrong Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986107/gmo-foods-may-be-risky-for-your-health Chances are you regularly eat foods that contain ingredients with genetically modified organisms . Many breakfast foods, snack foods and sodas made in the United States contain genetically engineered ingredients. You may be thinking, “What's the big deal about these products? Food is food, right?" Wrong. You should know that GMO foods can come with some risks to your health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986107/gmo-foods-may-be-risky-for-your-health Lisa Armstrong Sat, 02 Mar 2013 04:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986105/backward-running-fitness-benefits You've heard the phrase about women running backwards in high heels, right? Minus the heels perhaps, running in reverse isn't a joke after all. Backward running is not only a fun way to burn calories, it also offers strength and posture benefits that regular running doesn’t. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986105/backward-running-fitness-benefits Lisa Armstrong Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:38:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960107/5-minute-bikini-workouts Preparing for a new season may seem pretty daunting, but it can be done with a commitment to regular workouts, plus the right types of exercises. Determine the best time to workout for your schedule and prepare to don that bikini! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960107/5-minute-bikini-workouts Lisa Armstrong Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960089/3-best-buddy-workouts Get support, cut costs and stay motivated with some terrific ways to workout with a friend. Make your workouts something to look forward to again and again! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960089/3-best-buddy-workouts Lisa Armstrong Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/822150/8-budget-friendly-family-vacations The kids are complaining about being back in school, you and your spouse are in dire need of a getaway -- sounds like you need a family vacation. But what if your budget is tight and you can’t splurge on a pricey family destination? Don’t worry -- we’ve got eight great family vacation ideas that you can afford. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/822150/8-budget-friendly-family-vacations Lisa Armstrong Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:59:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822147/10-surprising-things-that-are-good-for-your-heart Exercise and a balanced diet are well-known factors that improve heart health, but there are many other lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk of heart disease. Some may even surprise you! Here are 10 things you can do for a healthy heart. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822147/10-surprising-things-that-are-good-for-your-heart Lisa Armstrong Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820415/Fitness-gear-and-gadgets-for-the-New-Year Whether you dread New Year’s health and fitness resolutions or thrive on them to keep you motivated to stay in shape, the right fitness gadgets will make your exercise endeavors not only successful, but also inexpensive and convenient. Here are our top picks for fitness gear for the New Year. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820415/Fitness-gear-and-gadgets-for-the-New-Year Lisa Armstrong Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:38:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820280/Fitness-trend-2011-Mind-body-connection With the downturn in the economy and stresses at work and home piling up during the holidays, the search for new and easier ways to get and stay fit is more intense than ever. Though some may associate mind-body workouts with a relaxed approach to fitness, the hot fitness trend for 2011 connecting mind and body is one of the most effective ways to achieve a serene state of being and super fitness. Here’s what you need to know about mind-body exercise. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820280/Fitness-trend-2011-Mind-body-connection Lisa Armstrong Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:39:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819812/Fast-fat-blasting-holiday-workout Want to lose the seven pounds most of us effortlessly gain during the holidays? One way to beat the holiday bulge is to plan ahead and commit to a regular circuit training routine that will put a stop to holiday weight gain. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819812/Fast-fat-blasting-holiday-workout Lisa Armstrong Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819806/Holiday-tips-for-coping-with-difficult-family-members All year, you face the stress of juggling work, parties, shopping, cooking and caring for your children or elderly parents. Then come the holidays, when we often get caught up in unrealistic expectations, which can affect the way we relate to others in our immediate or our extended families -- which can create even more stress. Here’s how you can cope with the holiday angst that difficult family members can cause. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819806/Holiday-tips-for-coping-with-difficult-family-members Lisa Armstrong Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819320/Holiday-diet-tips-to-stay-slim-and-trim Imagine coming out of the holidays without gaining weight and feeling better than before the season started. It's possible by keeping the following diet tips in mind to beat the holiday bulge. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819320/Holiday-diet-tips-to-stay-slim-and-trim Lisa Armstrong