Author: Jen Chamberlain
Fitness along the happiness curve
About a decade ago, I came across an article about the “happiness curve.” According to researchers at Brookings, our subjective levels of happiness hit their low …
Making peace with my aging body and mind
Jen ChamberlainThat’s me during a run to the top of Twin Peaks in San Francisco. “My whole life I look at the mirror and see the …
Young forever: Is heart rate variability The Fountain of Youth?
The rise of wearable technology has made it easier to track all kinds of health data— from step count to sleep quality. If recent articles are …
Hey fitness freaks! Is it time to take a vacation from your workout routine?
I am a pretty disciplined person—some might say obsessively so. As I mentioned in a previous post, I rely on a variety of apps as well …
How to forgive yourself & get back on track when life gets in the way of fitness
“When you try your best, but you don’t succeed …” Those lyrics from Coldplay kept running through my head during three exhausting weeks in March that saw me …
Traveling Soon? Here’s how to stay fit and healthy on the road
I travel fairly frequently for work, and it can be brutal. We’re talking long days, little sleep, subpar food and lots of sitting…not to mention flying, …
Why you should be lifting weights (especially as you age)
While struggling through long jumps and lunges during a recent class at my boxing gym, the owner suggested I lift weights—heavyweights—to help build strength in my …
The mind & body benefits of boxing
It happens every year. After daylight saving time expires, and the days grow shorter and chillier, I struggle to find motivation to exercise. While I …
Running fixes everything. No, really
I’ve always had my best ideas while running. I’ve solved thorny work problems, recovered from breakups and overcome writer’s block over the course of long …
Where do we get our ideas about fitness & how can we change them?
“I just don’t understand why … you have to run so much.” I could see the look of distress on my mother’s face when she …
