Feel less guilty about “fattening up” when Thanksgiving comes around! Get fit, eat nutritious and feel good about those inches with the help of CORE fitness! Join one of the Raleigh fitness group’s Fall Classes soon and see pounds melt away! Currently, CORE offers stand out Yoga and Boot Camp, with a Zumba series coming soon! For challenging fun,... [Read more...]

Active living is big in Raleigh--from the parks, trails, outdoor activities, down to the fitness facilities we have here at The Enclave at Crossroads!The weather or the season won't stop us from getting outdoors, especially since there's a reason. One of those reasons is walking to raise awareness for heart disease, stroke and any kind of heart health... [Read more...]

Running is a great way to get out all that pent-up energy, not to mention burn some serious calories. And lucky for residents at The Enclave at Crossroads, there are lots of of upcoming races for runners in Raleigh, North Carolina. First up, we've got the Raleigh 8000. Bright and early at 7:30 a.m. on August 27th, runners will line up at Six Forks Road... [Read more...]

We've got an incredible number of pet owners here at The Enclave at Crossroads--a lot we've met during our previous FB Pet Contest! With pets come great responsibility, a financial one being the majority of it. Pets need to get immunized, "fixed", fed, clothed and importantly, groomed! We all know there's a struggle when it comes to putting your dog in... [Read more...]

Are you squinting to read the blog here? Do your neck and back hurt as you're sitting there reading the computer screen? Our lives have turned into us staring at screens all day-- whether it's a computer monitor, a smart phone, an e-reader or a tablet. And they can affect our health if we're not careful. Our eyes, neck, back and wrists are at risk for... [Read more...]

The recent string of storms that have ravaged the southeast-- especially North Carolina-- have probably left your children feeling anxious and scared. Just hearing the gusts of wind, claps of thunder, and bolts of lightning can be frightening. Or maybe your children have a friend or peer at school who was affected by last week's tornadoes. Any of these... [Read more...]

Well, it’s wintertime, and cold season is upon us. If you’re feeling a little under the weather, it’s no wonder—it seems like almost everyone gets sick during this time of year. After all, they call it cold and flu season for a reason. If you’ve got a pesky cold you’d like to get rid of or if you’d just like to prevent yourself from catching... [Read more...]

Hey Enclave! Looking for something fun to do that's also a great way to lose weight? Try Belly Dancing classes at Belly-Works Dance Academy right here in Raleigh! If you've never done it before, don't worry; they have absolute beginner classes just for you! In the absolute beginner belly dance class at Belly-Works, you learn the basic movements and... [Read more...]

When it comes to staying fit, I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. My co-workers have this "Breakfast of Champions" policy which consists of  a daily serving of donuts and bagels for the whole office. Combine that with 3 Taco Supremes for lunch at Taco Bell, and you have a recipe guaranteed to pack the pounds on. I managed to work out pretty... [Read more...]

Are you wanting to get in shape for the summer, but need a little motivation? Watch this video and see if this might be the type of exercise you would enjoy. I really love her videos on fitness training. They are easy to understand and anyone can do the exercises. The fitness instructions on this video are for beginners. Remember, for this or any fitness training... [Read more...]