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Eat Less, Lose Weight - Makes Sense

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

You have probably heard that in France they eat bread and cheese and sip wine all day.  How do they do it? Researchers believe it is the size of the portions they eat that makes the difference.  The belief is that Americans will feel deprived of the value they are receiving or feel less sated with smaller [...]

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets are Back

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

We all know the economy is tight, people are worried about their personal finances and everyone is looking to stretch the dollar further.  All you can eat buffets are making a come back because they satisfy the desire to eat out at a restaurant as well as make us feel we are getting our money’s worth.
It [...]

Canyon Ranch Spa and Fitness

Monday, December 29th, 2008

I took my daughter to Orlando for one night this weekend to go see a show called ICE.  Its 2 million tons of ice and its amazing.  The lights and sculptures were spectacular but at 9 degrees it was tough to enjoy towards the end.  One of the amenities I was looking forward to at the [...]

Duathlon Training Begins

Friday, December 26th, 2008

I have done triathlons, a half marathon, a few adventure races and now I have set my sights on a duathlon.  The only part of the triathlons I have not enjoyed was the swim so doing a duathlon should make this much more pleasurable.  Tomorrow we start our training and I think it is a [...]

Merry Christmas Workout

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Most of the gyms out there are closed today and it seems odd to me actually because firstly, not everyone celebrates Christmas and secondly, even if they do celebrate the holiday once the gifts are opened some people might want to workout before holiday meals.
All is not lost, you can workout from home even if [...]

The third yama - Asteya

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

I received a holiday newsletter and in it was an article on the third yama, Asteya.  I have summarized it here because it really made sense to me and helped me to look at this philosophy in a way I had never thought about and so perhaps it would also impact someone else.
Asteya also means non-stealing. This [...]

Breathing Properly During Exercise Makes a Big Difference

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Learning to breathe properly can help you avoid shortness of breath which in turn means you are able to workout longer and harder. The following are some tips on how to regulate your breathing while exercising according to the American Lung Association:

Markham Park Trail Running

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

I started working with a new client and her goal is to enter a biathlon in May.  Not only does she want to enter a biathlon, she wants to get into what she calls “lean, mean, fighting machine” shape.  She has to take charge of her eating habits but it’s my job to create a [...]

Suzanne Sommers 8 Steps to Wellness

Friday, December 19th, 2008

I was watching CNN this morning and Larry had Suzanne Somers on the program.  I have not heard much of Somers besides Three’s Company and the inner thigh gadget she was promoting for a while but she caught my attention nonetheless.
Somers has written a book, “Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness” along with a team of expert anti-aging [...]

Best Workout Music of 2008

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

This year I have made countless playlists for many types of classes and here are the songs I found the most motivating and inspiring for me.  Clearly what one person finds moving is not going to be what another person enjoys.  There are instructors who are very well attended because their music is “fantastic” according [...]

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