Archive for February, 2008
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008I love dessert! No, no, I don’t think you understand, I LOVE DESSERT! I eat at least 2 desserts a day. That’s crazy if you think about staying in shape and being healthy but it’s my pleasure so I look for ways to make it healthier. Add fruit to my cheesecake or eat jello as [...]
Is Hot Yoga Better For My Muscles Than Regular Yoga?
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Thankfully any yoga is great for you - mind and body - but that doesn’t answer your question does it? The benefits to doing heated room or hot yoga are:
I’m Confused About Stretching and Warming Up, What’s the Difference?
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Technically, stretching is the activity of gradually applying tensile force to lengthen, strengthen, and lubricate muscles often performed in anticipation of exercise. Whether stretching is beneficial, has no effect or is detrimental to the body before exercise is currently in dispute. Although it is a common pre-workout practice, it may not be a great idea [...]
Sunday Morning Boot Camp
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Today I am covering a boot camp class at 8am, a class I gave up about 6 months ago because honestly I don’t love teaching so early on a Sunday morning. For me to get to Weston at 8am I have to leave my house at 730 after having sorted out all that has to [...]
Respecting Other Trainers
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008I guess like any profession there are always going to be conflicts with colleagues. As a Personal Trainer conflict happens all the time. We make money based on how many clients we have and how often we train them. It is unfortunate but I have seen and experienced the lack of ethics and professionalism as a [...]
Why is How I Breathe Important When I Stretch?
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Notice the next time you are stressed what happens to your muscles, they tense up and become tight. This tightness will inhibit your ability to stretch and put you at risk for tearing a ligament or muscle. Deep breathing actually helps your body to relax and prevent the stress from affecting your body. When you [...]
Kickboxing Moves to Rev Up Your Cardio Workout
Friday, February 22nd, 2008The following are five kickboxing moves you can string together to add to your kickboxing class choreography or you can use in your own personal cardio workout routine: (Be sure to start with number 1 and add on in sequence.)
My trainer says I should not workout when I am sick. I disagree. Who is Right?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008You are both right and you are both wrong. You may continue to exercise when you are sick sometimes. Feed a cold, starve a fever? Starve a cold, feed a fever? Confused? Remember this rule of thumb and you won’t be. If you have a cold above the neck - in other words, stuffy nose, [...]
I am a senior citizen and would like to take up weight training, am I too old?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008Great news, you are NEVER too old to start a program of exercise which includes weight training. A report published in JAMA or The Journal of the American Medical Association said that there are benefits to being involved in strength training well into your 80’s and 90’s. These benefits include improved quality of life, improved day [...]
2 Hour Spin
Sunday, February 17th, 2008This morning I have a two hour spin to do at the club I work for. If you have never taken a spin class I can tell you two hours is a pretty long time to be on a stationary bike pedaling your heart out. The class consists of simulated hills, sprints, flat roads and jumps. [...]
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