Author: Jamal

Setting up a home gym

I make physical fitness a priority in my life. Since I was a teenager in high school, I’ve set aside an hour a day to workout. Even as an adult, with tons of responsibilities, I make time to exercise every day. I live in an area where the weather most often prohibits outdoor activities. I […]

Running leads to foot issues

Keeping in physical shape has always been important to me. I’ve always made time to exercise and made a point of keeping active. When I was younger, I had plenty of time to devote to my workouts. I maintained a gym membership and usually spent a couple hours there, five days per week. After I […]

Working out everyday allows me to stay productive

I own and operate a small gymnastic studio, where I teach floor tumbling, vault, beam and bars. My students vary in age from just two-years-old up to around eighteen or nineteen. The job of working with these kids is very gratifying but also strenuous. I spot the students as they attempt more difficult skills to […]

Cheerleading is physically strenuous

I am a high school cheerleading coach for both football and basketball seasons. Between the two seasons and practices, it’s just about a year round job. I coach JV and varsity levels, with girls age 14 up to 18. We cheer at the games, run pep rallies and travel to competitions throughout the area. When […]

Proper hydration is crucial

At my childhood home, we didn’t have access to town water. We had a well on our property and the water was extremely hard. It was overrun with rust, lime and calcium and smelled really terrible. The water was even discolored and didn’t taste very good. At that time, bottled water wasn’t commonly available. My […]

Working out while traveling

My job requires me to travel a lot. I swear that I spend more time on the road than at home. I am constantly waiting at airports, sitting on planes, driving rental cars and sleeping at hotels. I attend tons of conferences, training sessions and work related meetings. While I’m living out of a suitcase, […]

Designing the perfect closet

I recently bought a house that has a huge open closet space. The closet is as big as the bedroom is. I am so excited to be able to have all my clothes, jewelry and make up in one area. The issue is that I want to ensure that all the space is utilized. I […]

Working on a great closet design

I recently obtained a household that has a large open closet space. The closet is as big as the bedroom is. I am so grateful to be able to have all my clothes, jewelry in addition to make up in a single area. The main setback is that I want to ensure that all the […]