Archive for May, 2008
« Previous EntriesI have just seen a class called Detox Yoga, what is it?
Saturday, May 31st, 2008Detox or detoxification is the metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body. Detox yoga then must, by definition, be a yoga practice which cleanses the body of toxins. I did a little research and that’s exactly what it is, a practice which incorporates poses that directly affect [...]
Here is something different: Sandbag Workout
Friday, May 30th, 2008I have been training and teaching fitness since 1986 and I can honestly say I have a passion for wellness that has not diminished one bit in the past 22 years! I believe that fitness is important but more than that, I believe it needs to be as fun as possible. The truth is, if you do not enjoy [...]
How many different exercises can I do from a plank position?
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Sitting here thinking about my next exercise class I decided to focus on plank exercises and realized the variety of exercises that can start from a basic plank were limited only by my imagination.
A plank is a simple isometric exercise in which you can either place the hands or your elbows directly on the floor [...]
Can you give me some basic Pilates tips?
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Here are four key words and definitions that should help you get the “feel” for what is involved in Pilates training:
Workout 16.2008 Music Mix
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Another Sunday morning and it’s almost time for my spin class. As I do each Sunday, I created a new playlist and like to share it in the hopes that it saves you time since anyone who makes these lists regularly knows how time consuming they can be.
Shiva 5:48 Peter Davison
Shiva 8:02 Mark Norman
Sex (I’m A) 5:14 Berlin
Pocketful of Sunshine 3:23 Natasha Bedingfield
There [...]
Lose 10 pounds in 6 weeks
Monday, May 26th, 2008I read the above headline recently in Yahoo! in the Health articles section and it struck me as odd. Not odd because you cannot lose 10 pounds in 6 weeks but odd because it does not seem like a huge amount of weight to lose. It was actually refreshing to see the title of an article which was not about sensationalism [...]
Kettleball history and workout
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Always looking for new workout toys I spend my time searching the gyms and parks for what people are doing. As a trainer if you allow yourself to become boring or not infuse your workouts with new tools of your trade, you risk losing business. This article is about the kettlebell or kettleball - both [...]
Weekly Meditation - Be Present, Be Still
Saturday, May 24th, 2008Have you ever had anything else on your mind just before an accident? I don’t mean ten minutes before, I mean immediately before, the nano-second before impact? The reason I ask is because that’s an example of being present in the moment. Just before you get up to give a speech, your palms are sweaty, [...]
Best AB exercise ever!
Friday, May 23rd, 2008Talk to any woman, or man, and you will hear how they just wish they could get that six pack or reduce their mid section, the abdominals. Truth is you cannot reduce just the abs but you sure can train them to have some great definition so that one day when the flab is gone they [...]
Why do I care about my oral hygiene? Because it may save your life.
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008I had a baby six months ago and at one of the doctor visits I kissed my baby on the mouth. The doctor quickly let me know that was a no-no. She saw my confusion as to why that would be an issue she needed to comment on and she explained that the bacteria in an adults mouth [...]
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