All those heavy lunches you’ve been eating lately have left you a little, well, heavy. And the extra pounds have you avoiding all bikinis, skinny jeans and full-length mirrors. Time to put that excess weight you’re carrying around to some…
Juggling your demanding job, family and social life can make your days feel like a three-ring circus. And the one ball you can’t seem to keep in the air? Your workout. So move that boring treadmill routine to the sideshow…
Blowing off steam after a long day at the office means only one thing. You’re making a beeline for the club. Whether you end up at the health club or a nightclub depends on just what kind of day it…
The gym’s boring ellipticals, sweaty dumbbells and smelly locker room make you want to run for the hills. But hitting the jogging trails on your own can be a lonely uphill battle. Don’t get bent out of shape so fast.…
Summer’s here, and the beach barbecue invitations are pouring in. You’ll show up with your famous potato-mac salad – but sadly, you’ll also be bringing a serving of muffin tops, a side of cottage cheese thighs and a heaping helping…
Every morning it’s the same routine: your closet vs. you. In your corner, a busy schedule and big dinners. In your closet, too-tight tops and pants that barely button. You need to get back into fighting shape. You can’t hide…
Turns out, laughter is the best medicine. For stress, for low energy, and even for an out-of-shape body. Yes, laughing can be a good workout. It’s no joke. It’s called laughter yoga, and classes mix deep breathing and yoga poses…
Tired of running on a treadmill and feeling like you’re going nowhere? Then maybe it’s time to revamp your fitness workout this new year and actually go somewhere. Like, up. Hawai‘i Rocks Climbing School offers an introduction to climbing…
As we get set to ring in 2009, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2008. Enjoy and see you next year! ____________ Originally published October…
It takes about 19 minutes of brisk walking to burn the 98 calories in a can of Coca-Cola with lime. Imagine how long it’ll take you to burn off that 4,000-calorie Thanksgiving meal. You may as well start working out…
Gym (accusingly): What happened? You haven’t been around much. You promised we’d see each other at least three times a week. You: It’s not me, it’s you. My eyes glaze over at the thought of another 20 minutes on one…
So many lessons your parents tried to teach you just never stuck – don’t stay out late, watch your mouth, and wait until marriage to name a few. Luckily one important message got through – it’s always good to share.…
You might’ve heard the rumors (or, come to think of it, maybe not) about a secret group of individuals who gather at Black Point on the night of the full moon. As the moon lifts itself from the sea they…
Desk jockeys, put down that dry cleaning and get inspired by your friends and neighbors. They make the most of Hawaii's giant backyard—and they want to show us how.
You’ve heard of Yogilates. Call this Therapilates. Kailua’s new Pilates studio, Health in Harmony, offers private sessions and classes taught by Jessica Stare, who has a dual certification in both Stott and Polestar Pilates, plus a master’s degree in physical…
