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Q: As a woman, I’m intimidated by the weight room but want to add strength training into my routine without getting “bulky”. Do you have tips on what I can be doing to familiarize myself with this method of training?

A. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! The majority of women tend to steer clear of the free-weights area at the gym. Strength training is one of the easiest … more

By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 4/16/15

Q: I’m new to running and have signed up to run the 5K race at this year’s Long Island Marathon in May. Can you offer a beginner’s guide to training for this type of event?

A. First off, let me commend you for challenging yourself with an exciting new goal. A common concern I hear from our Blink members is that they are worried about how to plan for a race, stay on … more

By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 3/23/15

Q: I’m desk-bound for at least 8 hours a day, which can be grueling on my back, neck, and shoulders. Is there anything I can be doing to help counteract this?

A: Work life, for many of us, involves being parked and inactive behind a desk half of our waking day. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from back pain due to an overly sedentary lifestyle. Our … more

Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 2/10/15

Q: What can I do to make sure I stick to my New Year’s weight loss resolutions?

A: Come New Year’s, everyone is looking to focus on weight loss, but it’s important to also think about how regular fitness is going to make you feel year-round. I know how difficult it … more

Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 1/12/15

Tighter gun control will save children's lives

If there were killers wandering America, randomly shooting kids in their classrooms, stalking our sons and daughters on their high school and college campuses, surely we would rise up and march on Washington, demanding action. more

2/6/14

Mental health services are crucial to our schools

Over the past few years, the state and federal governments have made it a priority to improve school students’ physical well-being. more

1/17/13

Election Day is more than picking a president

Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives. more

10/4/12

Elmont homeowners discussed foreclosure concerns with Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) on March 10, at a mortgage safety seminar in Elmont, sponsored by Martins.

Hundreds attend home mortgage safety seminar

Nearly 450 local residents attended a mortgage safety seminar at the Elmont Memorial Library in Elmont on March 10. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/28/12

Hofstra University graduate journalism students taking part in the Envirothon included, second row, from left, Amanda Thurshwell, Danielle Puma and Si Huang.

Hofstra journalism students take a hike to learn about science reporting

Eight Hofstra University graduate journalism students from Professor Scott Brinton’s Current Issues in Science Reporting class recently participated in and are reporting on an Envirothon that took place in the woodlands around the Meadowbrook Parkway in North Merrick, Roosevelt and Freeport on April 30. Brinton, of Merrick, is a senior editor and op-ed columnist with Herald Community Newspapers. The Nassau County Unprotected Woodlands Taskforce, headed by county Legislators David Denenberg and Norma Gonsalves, organized the event. more

5/11/11

Central District graduates celebrate

Under sunny skies, seniors in the class of 2010 at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools graduated on June 27 to the applause of parents, family members and friends. And the Herald was there to … more

Scott Brinton | 6/27/10

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