Archive for May, 2009
« Previous EntriesA Personal Trainer is Not A Miracle Worker
Sunday, May 31st, 2009Personal trainers are often elevated to deity status among the clients that hire them. I asked the woman who does my hair recently how business is doing in this economy and she said that it’s doing great. “Beauty is the last thing to go.” For many, so is a personal trainer. Someone the other day [...]
Couples Yoga is Not for Strangers, If You Know What I Mean
Saturday, May 30th, 2009There is arguably not a bigger advocate for yoga than me. I have always said that the perfect exercise routine must include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, and flexibility. A good hot power yoga class fits that bill for me, in this regard. Actually, there is a place in my world for most [...]
Carbohydrates
Friday, May 29th, 2009The Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet and countless other diets since have been singing the benefits of low carbohydrate diets for optimum weight loss for years. Arguably, short term weight loss can be successfully achieved through keeping carbohydrates to a minimum. But, the difficulty of staying on such restrictive diets over time make the likelihood [...]
Is Chewing Gum the Next “Performance Enhancing Drug”?
Thursday, May 28th, 2009If I didn’t know better, I would think chewing gum was the second coming of the messiah. These little chicklets apparently can sure pack a punch. New research by the Wrigley Science Institute shows that chewing gum can actually enhance academic performance, make students substantially more productive, and improve overall behavior. I didn’t think that [...]
Amazing Yoga CD
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Looking for an amazing Yoga CD that is attuned to balancing the chakras? Look no further… This CD is amazing! Each song builds upon the last and everytime I play it people come to ask me where I go it:
Chakra Healing Chants by Sophia
First Chakra: Gaia Shekhinah Nama Om 8:29 Sophia Chakra Healing Chants New Age 9 9/19/2008 11:25 AM
Second Chakra: [...]
Question: What Is the Best Abdominal Exercise
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009Answer: So many people rank flat abs on their list of “wants” when it comes to a great body. They typically ask what do I have to do to get a six pack. Well, to get a six pack you need to abdominal exercises, to see a six pack you need to burn the fat [...]
How can you avoid a potentially life threatening episode during your next workout?
Monday, May 25th, 2009An athlete, or wanna-be athlete puts him or herself at risk during exercise bouts lasting more than hour when there are no electrolytes (salts) replaced in the body. There have actually been cases of too much water causing “water intoxication” in athletes. Water intoxication occurs, as the name implies, when too much water is replaced into [...]
Sometimes You Just Have to Give In!
Sunday, May 24th, 2009Of course it is important to eat healthy, sleep, and exercise but every once in a while it’s nice to through all good habits to the curb and just go crazy. This week I did just that, I ate the most incredibly fatty cheeseburger known to man (woman).
A friend told me I just had [...]
Counting Stars Might Just Help You Get the Body You Want
Friday, May 22nd, 2009There are really just a few ways to get the body you want so this blog won’t try to reinvent the wheel by making some outlandish claims like 3 minutes of cardio will help you to shed 45 pounds in three days. What this blog will do is try to help you find a motivational [...]
The BOSU Sport; a New Twist on a Trusted Favorite
Thursday, May 21st, 2009I love the original BOSU Balance Trainer. I try to incorporate it into my workouts as well as the classes I teach. Unfortunately, not many gyms carry the BOSU and it appears to be because of its size and cost. At a recent fitness conference I saw a new item called the BOSU Sport. It [...]
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