Breathe Magazine

As with most things in life – fashion, food, jobs and celebrities – trends also exist in the world of health and fitness. Fitness programs, experts, workouts and theories are never-ending and part of a billion dollar industry. Yes, admit it, there probably was a time when Richard Simmons, Jane Fonda and Billy Blanks burned [...]

Happy September! Yes, I know it’s about a week or so into the month now, but I am still lamenting the end of summer sadly…but looking forward to a bit of cooler Fall air as well! Humidity – be gone please I thought it would be nice to share a recipe with you that you [...]

I recently stumbled upon a review I wrote about a year ago on this little book, enLIGHTened: How I Lost 40 Pounds with a Yoga Mat, Fresh Pineapples, and a Beagle-Pointer (SkyHorse Publishing, 2009) by Jessica Berger Gross. I found it in the library at the time (and, I tell ya, my library has slim pickings – [...]

It’s our biggest Trail Mix yet! 16 tracks of rootsy goodness! Check out brand new tracks from Sarah Jarosz, Ha Ha Tonka, Cameron McGill & What Army, Colin Hay, Milk Drive, Garage A Trois, and many more. Throw them on your iPod and go outside and play. And, when you come back inside, take the [...]

With the warmer temperatures and sunny skies that April brings, we know you’ll be spending more time out on the trail. Check out this brand new batch of tunes and take them to a trail near you. Enjoy new tracks from G Love, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Brian Wright, Westbound Rangers, and more. [...]

This month’s Trail Mix, in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, is brought to you by Compass Records, the record label with the largest catalog of Irish music in North America. Check out brand new tunes from T with the Maggies, who hail from the land of green fields, Canada’s Dala, new bluegrass from The [...]

Click here to open a new window to listen while you browse blueridgeoutdoors.com. Click the red arrow to start listening to the playlist. Use the blue arrows to skip tracks. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Right-Click the links below to download these tracks: Seafoam Tumbles – Dangermuffin Eleanor Rigby (Cover) – Soulive 7’s [...]

14 new songs from regional artists! Free MP3s – click here to download and start listening to this months playlist of new and regional artists.

Girls on the Run© is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Our curricula address all aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.

Check out some of Molly’s favorite workout tunes.

Give your wardrobe an eco boost with these vibrant accessories for Spring.

RECYCLED HANDBAGS TURN DISCARDED MATERIALS INTO FASHION STATEMENTS | BY JULIA GREEN Never underestimate the power of accessories. Of course a new handbag can make a fashion statement, but these days it can make a political statement too—and not just by being the color green. Designers around the globe are taking the things that we [...]

So in March, with spring around the corner, I decided it was time to get in shape. I started walking on the treadmill a couple nights a week after the kids went to bed. But when the scale didn’t show the pounds melting away instantly, I lost my motivation and hit the couch again with [...]

Want to know exactly when the fall foliage is at its peak in your favorite parks? These websites update their info regularly so you know exactly when to visit. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/fall_colors.htm: Regular updates telling you when the foliage is peak inside the park and where you should go to see it. http://www.foliagenetwork.com: The site covers the [...]

Kris Carr appears on the Fall 2008 cover of Breathe Magazine and is featured in the cover story Crazy Sexy Survivors (Fall, 2008). View a video clip of Kris Carr’s documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer: www.crazysexycancer.com (click on trailer).