Darla Blackmon
Darla Blackmon writes for EverythingLongBeach.com, a community website that covers local news, music, art, entertainment and health. Read articles about Long Beach health clubs and other fitness options online.
Articles by this Author
Traditional Irish Food For St Patrick's Day
- By Darla Blackmon
- Published 04/16/2010
- Food and Drinks
Irish cooking seems to be synonymous with two dishes -Corned Beef with Cabbage and Irish Stew Yet, if you were to take a trip to Ireland, you would find that these dishes are rarely featured on a restaurant menu -- especially the former dish
Doga Classes: Combining Classic Yoga With Your Favorite Canine
- By Darla Blackmon
- Published 03/6/2010
- Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Doga (rhymes with yoga) is a new type of partnered yoga practice that is done with a special type of friend Your dog
Yoga: Ancient Health Practice is Still a Popular Way to Get Fit
- By Darla Blackmon
- Published 01/14/2010
- Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Dating back over 5,000 years, yoga was first introduced in India as a form of meditation Originally practiced in accordance with Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainism philosophies, yoga is now regarded as a common form of exercise for anyone
Girls in Team Sports Gain Benefits Far Beyond Health and Fitness
- By Darla Blackmon
- Published 01/14/2010
- Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Though long espoused as crucial for the development of young men, involvement in sports is highly beneficial for girls as well Young women involved in sports are more likely to achieve academically, have increased self-esteem, experience a higher level of health and wellness, learn crucial skills for entering a competitive workforce, and enjoy the social rewards that accompany working as a team and having fun with others
Join a Fitness Bootcamp and Have a Good Time Getting Healthy
- By Darla Blackmon
- Published 01/13/2010
- Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Getting fit with a fitness boot camp is an opportunity of a lifetime It is an investment in yourself, a test of your endurance and a total feeling of success and accomplishment once the program is completed
