Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers.  The good news is that most cases are not life threatening.  However, about 3 percent of skin cancers are melanoma, the most serious type, and can be deadly if not detected early enough.

Silicon Valley Marathon Nov. 4, 2007

Cal International Marathon Dec. 2, 2007

Want to keep your thinking sharp?  Eating vegetables may help, suggest a recent study published in Neurology.  Older people who ate more than two servings of veggies daily appeared about five years younger in tests for mental function than those who ate few or no vegetables.  Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and collards seemed most beneficial.

Osteoporosis, the thinning of bones, is known as a silent disease.  But there are certain signs that you may be at greater risk.  Here's what to watch for.

Did you know that stroke affects four out of five people - either you or someone you know?  Check your knowledge about this life-threatening event.

Couture Conditioning offers a custom fit, one on one, personalized fitness evaluation and training regimen. The intention of Couture Conditioning is to assist clients in the development of physical and mental well-being: a truly priceless health advantage.

Couture Conditioning features a well-trained, certified professional instructor, progressive teaching methods, a non-competitive, encouraging and fun atmosphere.

Couture Conditioning also offers CoutureCamps for those who want to celebrate achieving their fitness goals together.

Lori Beveridge, founder of Couture Conditioning, is a lifelong fitness advocate and practitioner. She has competed in numerous 5 and 10Ks, half marathons, triathlons, and marathons, including 2 Boston Marathons (2006, 2007 Finisher and 2008, 2009 and 2010 Qualifier) and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.