It’s not difficult to believe that the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has named technology-based fitness as one of it’s top trends for 2009. And that ACE has commissioned several studies over the past three years to evaluate the benefits of using video games for...
John Asks: Many doctors routinely recommend a daily dose of baby aspirin when their patients reach 50 years of age. What about possible liver damage? What about those of us who are already leading an active healthy lifestyle? Could it be more of a detriment than a...
As Pilates teachers, our goal is to help our clients find, feel, and correct bad alignment, and muscle imbalances so that they can improve their whole-body health and enjoy life! It's frustrating for us and them, when problems or pain lingers longer than we think it...
It is fantastic to see national headline news picking up stories about foot fitness and the benefits of barefoot exercise! One of Christopher McDougall’s comments in this video clip is that he was searching for anything that might help him reduce injuries and keep on...
When was the last time that you sat down and really thought about your definition of what wellness means to you? Have you ever written down your thoughts, ideas, and personal definition? Do you think of wellness only from the standpoint of how you look, or being a...
Check Out This Hot Salsa Dancer - She's Discovered the Secret to Living a Great Life! WOW! I get goosebumps every time I watch this clip. We are never too old to move well, enjoy the benefits of strength and flexibility, and have complete control over our body! I...
I recently received questions from Deborah, who was surfing the web looking for help and possible exercise solutions for her chronic foot pain issues, she has been kind enough to let me add her questions, and my reply to my blog, so that anyone else out there...
I have to say that I am grateful for my gymnastics, dance, and Pilates training - especially in regards to body awareness. I'm sure it's why so many dancers and athletes are embracing Pilates as a component of their injury-prevention and cross-training program. And...
Yesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew...I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you're one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I'd...
Have you ever heard the term "Monkey Mind" and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild? And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing...