The following is a post from Wallyhood sponsor, Chris Kirchoff, owner of Kirchoff Fitness:

One thing I’ve believed in since I started doing training is the power of the exercise buddy system. Research at the University of Pittsburgh shows that women who work out regularly with at least one pal lose as much as third more weight than those who exercise solo. And a Brigham Young University study showed that couples who worked out together tended to be much more fit over their lives together.

So our classes encourage friendship and fellowship, with groups paired up to do activities, and …

After four years and 1,143 posts, it’s time for me to say so long. This will be my last post on Wallyhood.

I’ve had an awesome four years writing for Wallyhood, and I owe most of that awesomeness to Jordan, who created the best forum for having a virtual over-the-fence chat. In the 16 years I’ve lived in Wallingford, I’ve never felt more connected to the neighborhood and Jordan really fostered that connection by giving me the opportunity to contribute to the blog. Not only is he an outstanding writer and mentor, he’s also a master mixologist (think Dick’s milkshake …