Every day, students at SHIFT by Dana Perri experience the SHIFT philosophy: Shaping How I Feel Today. . . SHIFT is an acronym that underscores the belief every one of us is unique and able to make choices to shape our lives one day at a time. Every day we have an opportunity to purposely influence our health and well-being …
Living the SHIFT Lifestyle
The SHIFT lifestyle empowers you to live a full, healthy life by shaping how you feel each day. It gives you tools and information to get the most out of each day. It puts purpose and meaning behind living one day at a time. SHIFT Core Belief The SHIFT lifestyle is based on the belief we can make choices to …
Chemical Free Beauty Products-That Actually Work
If you are very careful about the chemicals you put in your body, it makes sense to be paying attention to what you put on your body. Your skin is your body’s largest organ and is very permeable, so absorbs any chemicals in makeups, lotions and skin care products. Here are some chemical free alternatives to beauty, that will keep …
Take A Road Trip!
The holiday’s are over, the family has gone home, now what? How about taking a road trip to some of these great California destinations that are great for late winter and early spring! Fresno County Blossom Trail A few hours north of LA is one of America’s largest produce growing regions and in the early spring it is blossom time, with …
Curl Up with A Good Book!
It may not get very cold in LA but the days are definitely shorter with more time in the evenings to spend on indoor activities. Turn off the TV and give your mind a workout with a great book! Here are some suggestions from novels to non-fiction, that can be found in local bookstores, on Amazon or at the library. …
Healthy Snack Alternatives
Snacking is an important part of your diet. It can help keep you from being hungry and control your portions at mealtimes. However, it is easy to let snacking get out of control and ruin an otherwise perfectly planned diet. Here are some healthy snacks when portioned properly won’t derail your program. Hummus and Raw Veggies Pair a variety of cut …
Female Athletes To Watch At The 2018 Olympics
The official roster for Team USA will not be finalized until weeks before the 2018 Winter Olympics start Feb. 9, but the first competitors in the 15 Winter Olympic sports have already been chosen, and they each bring a unique story to the games. Maame Biney is a 17-year-old who already made history as the first black woman to qualify …
Destination Fitness
Want to plan a vacation without derailing your 2018 fitness goals? Here are 5 great vacations that combine fitness and fun! Sea of Cortez The Base Camp Baja expeditions depart from the Baja California Sur city La Paz on January 1, 4, 7, and 10 for three- or four-night voyages aboard the 30-cabin National Geographic Sea Bird, which will serve as a “floating base camp” to …
The Changing Landscape Of Children’s Fitness
The past generation has seen a lot of change in the way kids stay active. A generation ago, riding bikes, swimming holes and playing outside with friends was the standard for staying physically engaged for kids under 14. Organized youth sports accounted for some of the time kids spent playing, but generally not every day or every season. What changed? …
The Best Fitness Apps and Tech of 2018
Technology isn’t necessary to get or stay in shape, it can be as simple as a pair of good shoes and the road beneath your feet. The following gadgets, gizmo’s and apps can however make it fun and easy to track your calorie counts, heart rate and generally be fun! Here are the 5 best new fitness technologies for 2018. …