Stretching for Pain Relief and the Importance of Stretching

Importance of Stretching

The Importance of Stretching The importance of stretching is something I admittedly have not emphasized enough when writing about fitness over the years. And, because I have always been very flexible (thanks to my dance/ gymnastics and cheerleading days) I didn’t always spend a whole lot of time incorporating a stretching program into my own [...]

Pilates Mat Exercises Can Take Your Fitness to a New Level…Quickly!

pilates mat exercises

Is Your Workout Not Working? Try Adding Pilates Mat Exercises When it comes to fitness I’m always willing to try something new…not only do I think new workouts help keep fitness exciting and keep you out of a rut but I know that constantly challenging your muscles with new exercises is one of the very [...]

Can Science Help You Lose the Last 10 Pounds?

Lose Last 10 Pounds scale

I was reminded yesterday in my office how significantly ten small pounds can affect a person’s sense of health, well-being, fitness, and self-esteem while I was discussing surgical options with one of my many very overweight patients considering weight loss surgery.  She had perhaps 80 pounds to lose, far fewer than most of my patients. [...]

Video Step by Step Yoga Relaxation Breathing Techniques

Meditation on Clean Cuisine and More

Video Step by Step Yoga Relaxation Breathing Techniques   Yesterday I posted an article and video interview with my friend, yoga instructor Niki G., discussing relaxation techniques for stress and anxiety. Niki and I also talked about how yoga is helpful for numerous health problems (including weight loss, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, etc.) Mounting [...]

Relaxation Techniques for Anxiety and Stress this Holiday Season

Yoga Tree Pose

Yoga Tree Pose Yoga Relaxation Breathing Techniques Improve Overall Health   As 2010 winds to an end I think just about everyone can use some relaxation techniques for stress. I absolutely love the holidays, but they also totally stress me out. I’ll be honest; staying calm and relaxed isn’t something I’m known for being all that great [...]

Is it Better to Do Cardio or Strength Training to Lose Weight?

Strength Training for Weight Loss

Go to “Any Gym USA” and you’ll see the same scene over and over: TONS of cardio equipment with TONS of people huffing and puffing to nowhere on treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, etc. Why are they all doing this? Most of them will tell you it’s because they are trying to lose weight…or maintain [...]

Travel Workout: The Ultimate Hotel Room Upper Body Workout (Watch Video)

Hotel bed with bathrobe

Nothing throws your healthy lifestyle into a tail spin faster than a vacation. I’ve traveled extensively and I know how hard it can be to stay on track exercising, eating healthfully, getting enough rest, etc. when you’re on the road. But, with a little pre-planning and with a few tips & tricks you can absolutely [...]

How Do I Become Physically Fit? The REAL WORLD 30-Minute Workouts that Get Results!

Fitness woman on ball

  I’m somebody who absolutely does not like to waste time! I have very little spare time these days and so I’m always looking to maximize results on pretty much everything I do…and that includes working out. How do I become physically fit? is a question I get all the time from busy moms just [...]

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