Winter is often a time when people spend a lot of their time at home. It seems like the cold weather saps us of our energy. For most people, the cold weather naturally makes us want to stay indoors and relax with a good book or movie. Another reason people have less energy during the winter is because many sicknesses go around during this time. If you... [Read more...]

If one of your new year's resolutions is to be healthier, you might consider getting a dog. Owning a dog can make you a happier and healthier person, not only from the exercise you get when you walk them, but also because they provide limitless affection and love. If you're considering adopting a dog in Columbia, SC, check out these pups available for adoption... [Read more...]

When you're constantly moving and working hard all day long, sometimes you just don't feel like making a extra trip to the gym at the end of the day. The gym can get pretty noisy and crowded, especially at peak hours, and this is not the best way to finish your day. Instead why not come home to Broad River Trace where each resident is able to use our Fitness... [Read more...]

There are so many great things to look forward to during the fall. There are the fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, beautiful fall decorations, and of course the cooling temperatures. There is, however, one thing about fall that is not so great, and that is flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone over the... [Read more...]

With September being National Yoga Month, now is as good a time as ever to add something different to your workout routine. Yoga is one of the most popular physical activities in the world and with so many devoted people practicing yoga, it's a great time to try out this wonderful mind and body exercise. Yoga is a word that means union. The purpose of yoga,... [Read more...]

With the start of the new year, people everywhere are striving to achieve better health and amp up their fitness routines, maybe as part of their New Years resolutions or as part of some other plan to take advantage of the clean slate that starting a new year gives us. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has issued a health challenge to the city with this in mind. ... [Read more...]

Anyone here at Broad River Trace Apartments up for a 5K run?  On Saturday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m., Columbia Metropolitan Airport (3000 Aviation Way, West Columbia, SC 29170) will host their 5K Runway Run  to celebrate  the renovation and reopnening of one of the airports main runways.  Reconstruction on the runway began in April 2010.  The amount of concrete... [Read more...]

Are you feeling smart today?  I love brain teasers.  They keep your mind sharp.  Afterall, your brain is a muscle and it needs to be excercised.  In fact, brain teasers should be a part of your fitness routine. If you're sitting around your apartment and you have a minute, try this one.  What better way to (besides actually studying) to prepare you for... [Read more...]

Columbia is a great place to be in September, isn't it?  The leaves on the trees are changing colors, there are all types of outdoors activities to take part in, the South Carolina weather is beautiful with the nice breeze coming in from the Atlantic, and best of all - University of South Carolina football (yeah, I'm a football fan.  Can you tell?) However,... [Read more...]

I make the resolution every year to get my body into premium shape (who doesn't).  The Broad River Trace fitness center is cool for a quick workouts but I like to run whenever I can.  Any other runners out there?  What are some of your favorite routes in the area?   Check out this tip I found online in the 15 Best Workout Tips of all time... "Adding... [Read more...]

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