How do you get fit and stay that way? Not only by following a healthy lifestyle, but also by educating yourself and learning about diet, nutrition, and exercise. Towards that end, we are pleased to provide you with a number of informational articles. Be sure to check this page often, as we're constantly adding new articles to the list. Also be sure to read our FitLetter newsletter, where we write about various topics in greater depth.

What is Pilates?
by Karen Ghiron

Keeping up with the young: the stiffness of aging may come from disuse
(importance of exercise)
By Carol Krucoff
The Saturday Evening Post

Liposuction gets easier, cheaper, more popular
By Dale Koppel
The Boston Globe Magazine, October 20, 1996

Q&A with Karen Ghiron, owner of Wellness Works Fitness Firm
By Kera Ritter
The Boston Sunday Globe, January 3, 1999

Working Moms and Working Out
by Katy Abel
Familyeducation.com Web site

Over-hydration is a Real Threat on Marathon Day

Pushing Yourself to New Heights: An Iron Man Story
By Jim Panagus
January 2003

I'd Better Get Started--Attorney, Businesswoman, Triathlete
By Karen Ghiron
MetroSports Magazine, November 1994

Spinning: A Mind/Body Travel Experience
By Karen Ghiron
New England Booming, July 1998

One Woman's Journey to a Marathon
By Sandy Lynch
Wellness Works Fit Letter, Winter 1998

Personal Trainer
By Karen Ghiron
MetroSports Magazine, May 1995

Getting Personal, Personal Training
By Karen Ghiron
MetroSports, November 1998