Christina Mancuso, a mother of 3, has traveled to well over 70 cities on various Broadway National Tours. She is now residing in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio after spending a year in NYC to support her daughter's Broadway debut. Besides writing, traveling, and mothering, she is a 10-time marathon runner, freelance artist, classical violinist, and a previous Paralegal with over 20 years of writing and research experience. A former Theatre Critic for both Columbus and NYC, Christina is currently the Regional Managing Editor of BroadwayWorld.com and Editor-in-Chief of BWWFitnessWorld.com.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Motivational Monday
June 17, 2013
Motivational Monday
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Avoid Foot Blisters
June 13, 2013
Blisters are a common problem, especially for runners. Blisters form when shoes don't fit properly and there is a constant rubbing of the inner and outer layers of skin that separate and cause lymph fluid to form.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Exercise During Commercials
June 12, 2013
One of my favorite things to do to keep my kids active even when they're sitting down watching TV is to exercise during commercial breaks.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Calculate Your BMI
June 11, 2013
Knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a great way to identify weight problems.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Motivational Monday
June 10, 2013
If you don't make mistakes, you aren't really trying. -Unknown
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Eliminate Added Sugars
June 7, 2013
In a typical day, the average American can consume as many as 300 empty calories (or more) due to sodas, baked goods, high-sugared cereals, candy, fruit drinks and more.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: See a Doctor First
June 6, 2013
Before beginning any exercise regime, always seek the advice of a medical professional to make sure everything's in working order.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Support National Running Day
June 5, 2013
Today, June 5, 2013, is National Running Day.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Find a Comfortable Space
June 4, 2013
You have the best chance at attaining your fitness goals if you are comfortable in the space where you workout.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Motivational Monday
June 3, 2013
Louis Leo 'Lou' Holtz (born January 6, 1937) is a retired American football coach, and active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Throw Away the Scale (For Now)
May 31, 2013
It's easy to get frustrated when you don't see immediate results on the scale after beginning a fitness program.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Exaggerate
May 30, 2013
When taking an exercise class, be prepared to move!
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Pack a Lunch
May 29, 2013
Studies have shown that eating out at a restaurant makes it more difficult to lose weight.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Eat Early
May 28, 2013
Studies have shown that people who eat their biggest meals before 3pm tend to shed more weight than those who consume the same amount of calories later in the day.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Run Without Gadgets
May 24, 2013
One of the reasons I love long distance running so much is because of the freedom it possesses.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Buy a Size Up
May 23, 2013
Do you have runner's toes? You know what I'm talking about... You start with black toenails, then soon no toenails at all.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Cut Out the White Stuff
May 22, 2013
The easiest way to lose weight and manage health is to cut out the white foods.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Don't Exercise on an Empty Stomach
May 21, 2013
You may FEEL like an elite runner when just starting out, but your body will not require the same nutrition as that of a competitive athlete.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Rise Above the Negative
May 20, 2013
Kobe Bryant said, Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.
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May 19, 2013
As a very overwhelmed mother of 3 who also has an incredibly busy full-time job and leads a very active lifestyle as a marathon runner, I'm always looking for ways to streamline and organize my life. It seems that I'm frequently hauling soccer balls, dance bags, baseball equipment, musical instruments, backpacks, lawn chairs, water bottles, and anything and everything I can stuff into my purse at any given moment.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Eat Superfoods
May 17, 2013
There are plenty of superfoods on the market which are jam-packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Log Your Progress
May 16, 2013
Always chart your workouts so you can visually see your fitness progress.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Beat the Summer Heat
May 15, 2013
Don't let the summer heat stop you from getting outside to get your workout on.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Watch the Clock
May 14, 2013
Your internal body clock, that is.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Motivational Monday
May 13, 2013
Nadia Comaneci, Romanian gymnast, and one of the best-known gymnasts in the world, is the winner of three Olympic gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the first female gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event.
 DUDE, THAT'S RUDE: Race Day Etiquette (Runners Edition)
May 11, 2013
The greatest part of running a race is knowing that anyone can do it. You can be among the elite, the celebs, the disabled, the very young, the very old, and the very average. You are all running the same race, on the same day, and under the same conditions.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Strength Train
May 10, 2013
Once you turn 30, you lose about a quarter pound of muscle mass each year
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Rest Without Guilt
May 9, 2013
Like a lot of devoted runners, I absolutely hate taking a day off of exercise.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Don't Be Scared of the Weather
May 8, 2013
I've never known anyone to melt in the rain besides the fictional "Wicked Witch of the West."
 Fitness Tip of the Day: See Your Strength
May 7, 2013
"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second."
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Don't Skip Breakfast
May 6, 2013
One of the biggest mistakes people make is to head out for a morning run without first eating anything.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Listen to Your Body
May 3, 2013
Do you continue to workout when you're sick?
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Take the First Step
May 2, 2013
Mark Twain said, 'The secret of getting ahead is getting started.'
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Failure Leads to Success
May 1, 2013
Professional basketball legend, Michael Jordan said, 'I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.'
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Take an Ice Bath
April 30, 2013
Do you have sore muscles? After a long run or grueling workout, the first thing your mind tells you is to relax in a nice, hot bathtub.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Try Speedwork
April 29, 2013
Speedwork is a faster way to burn more calories while improving running performance.
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Be Your Best
April 26, 2013
'To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.'
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Be Courageous!
April 25, 2013
Muhammad Ali said, "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
 Fitness Tip of the Day: Race Day Checklist
April 24, 2013
So, you've trained for the big race and it's finally here. Now what? Should you power up with a new energy bar? Test out your new shoes that you just got the night before? Get to the start line just in time for the race? Read below my Must-Do Checklist for Race Day:
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