Welcome to Francesca's Fitness

A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs.  ~Joan Welsh What will it be?  Will you gradually add more pills to your diet and special pill box?  Or will you become more active, taking the stairs and having fun to be truly healthy? Pills… there are so many disadvantages.  Side... Read More

“In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will help train us in perseverance.  Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance.” Mao Tse-Tung (Chinese stateman, the key figure in China, 20th century, 1893-1976) We learn a lot from fitness and doing something for the longer range goal.  Although not the first reason why we pursue being fit and... Read More

“If you’re asking your kids to exercise, then you better do it, too. Practice what you preach.” by Jenner What if someone tells you what to do, gives you all the best advice on nutrition and then they reach for the worst food choices?  Do you think you are ready to follow their ideas?  Or seek new advice? Your family... Read More

“Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase.” Who doesn’t want to become more fit, weight less, and healthier?! Of course you do. But here’s the thing, you can’t just wish for it, or say “someday” or plunk down money. Fitness is something we have to work for but it really doesn’t have to be that... Read More

Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. — Plato Have you been moving more since January? Is this year different from past years? Is it time to get back to being fit and move daily? Sometimes, we drop off from exercise but that doesn’t mean... Read More