Archive for January, 2009
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009I have been teaching Spin/ Cycle since 1999 and I have always loved it. It isn’t just leading the class I enjoy, it’s all of it. It’s being able to let go of the mind chatter as we say in yoga and push my physical body while really quieting the mental and emotional body that [...]
How much longer until parents wake up? Children are in danger!
Monday, January 19th, 2009Last night as I watched the television I saw a headline, “1 out of 3 kids are now considered overweight or obese.” How can this continue to happen? Sure it’s easy to go through the drive-thru, yes its easier to say yes to cookies, cake and french fries instead of stand up and tell your [...]
LOTS-O-CLIMBING Music Playlist
Friday, January 16th, 2009Went online and did some reseach to find what some of the “favorite” Spinning music is out there and here is what I found:
On the Run (CJ Stone Vocal Mix) 6:30 ASHLEY JADE
What Are You Scared Of 4:20 Mesh (UK) We Collide
I Want to Save You 4:22 Something Corporate Leaving Through the Window
Begin Again from the Beginning 5:39 The Ataris Welcome the Night
Burn It to the [...]
Motivational Health Quote
Thursday, January 15th, 2009This is a really great quote and so this will be a very short entry because it speaks for itself… after you have read it, take a few moments and think about the words and how you live your life:
Money is the most envied and least enjoyed; Health is the least envied and most enjoyed.
by [...]
Can you please recommend a jump rope routine?
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009Jumping rope is a fantastic cardiovascular workout. It is a big part of a boxers conditioning and if you have seen a boxer, they are FIT. Former tennis champ, Jimmy Connors, used skipping rope as a big part of his conditioning routine.
Be sure you wear supportive sneakers like cross-trainers, tennis or basketball shoes while skipping rope. Stay away from [...]
New Sequence for your Yoga or Yoga-ish Practice
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009I saw this in a magazine and really liked the exercises inthe workout. It can be done as a functional training workout or incorporated into a yoga practice. That’s why I liked it, it has versatility and is actually fun. Some of the groupings have an animal name so as you do it, try to embody that animal. Give this [...]
To run or not to run on the beach - That’s a summer question!
Monday, January 12th, 2009Running is a fitness activity many people partake in and as the summer nears, running along the shore becomes more popular. A common misconception is that running on the beach is better for your knees and hips that running along on the pavement. In actuality, running on the sand puts more strain on your muscles and joints.
According to [...]
Yoga Makes You Happy (-:
Saturday, January 10th, 2009Yoga has many benefits and one of them is its ability to make you happier. A few of the people who have inspired my yoga and meditation practice and agree that yoga and meditation can improve your outlook on life are Dr. Joe Vitale, Deepak Chopra and David Simon, James Arthur Ray, M. Scott Peck, and [...]
Running Stairs - A great FREE workout
Friday, January 9th, 2009When was the last time you intentionally ran up and down stairs? I will be doing it tomorrow over at the beach on Sheridan Street at the water tower. The main reason I am running it? Because it’s there; because I can; because it’s tough! You don’t often see people running stairs or doing lunges uphill or running [...]
Do you sabotage your efforts?
Friday, January 9th, 2009I was running the other day and I heard this:
When you sabotage your fitness gains by not properly fueling your body, you are mocking yourself. Who wants to be made a mockery of especially when it’s yourself that’s doing the mocking.
I found it interesting because it’s true and my New Years Resolution: Eat better because [...]
