Archive for April, 2008
Next Entries »I am not sore anymore after my workouts, am I still getting benefits?
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008I have heard this question many, many times in my 22 years as a fitness professional. “I used be sore the day or two days after a workout, but lately I don’t feel any muscle soreness at all. Does that mean I didn’t have a good workout? If I’m not sore the day after, does that mean I didn’t increase [...]
Hormone free milk, is it better for you?
Monday, April 7th, 2008I started to write this blog after I saw a news story on growth hormones infused into cow’s milk and how it may lead to the early onset of puberty in girls and cancer. I started doing some research and learned the milk and hormone debate has wide ranging topics. I read about the fact that all creatures are [...]
I feel like I have hit a plateau because my body has stopped changing, what can I do?
Sunday, April 6th, 2008It is normal after a period of time to hit a plateau and stop seeing the drastic results you were once seeing on a monthly or even weekly basis in your body. For example, you may have been losing weight regularly. You may have been gaining strength or muscle size. Now you are seeing no [...]
Workout 13.2008 Music Mix
Saturday, April 5th, 2008This week the focus is rock. The mix as usual can be found at ITUNES.com under the title Lifeorganizers.com Rock Mix 2008. We don’t usually think of rock as workout music but it can be. There are some people in my exercise classes that don’t care for the standard dance/ electronic music so I always [...]
Is it possible to do too much cardio?
Friday, April 4th, 2008I am back in full swing of my fitness routine now that my daughter is 4 months old. I only do an average of one class a day but Tuesdays and Fridays I do three which made me wonder if there such as a thing as too much cardio or cardiovascular exercise. Actually, I do [...]
April 3, 2008 Yoga Meditation
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008Each week I teach a yoga class and instead of trying to think up things to say or looking for passages in books to inspire or move people I try to open myself up to the greater Divine energy and allow that energy to move me and speak through me. This week was especially powerful because [...]
Why Do and What Are Plyometrics?
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008As a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor since 1986 I am always looking for new ideas or innovative ways to perform old moves to give my clients and classes a fresh, fun workout. (On a sidenote, it amazes me that no matter what I do some people do not find exercise fun!)Â
Plyometrics are a series of [...]
Tips to Make Your Cooking Healthier
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Sticking to healthy eating and making a commitment to your health and wellness for life is no easy task. The following are a few tips to help you on the road to a lifetime of change and wellness. In my opinion, if you make changes that are natural and easy to implement you have a [...]
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