According to an article in the Huffington Post, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has ranked the top 20 fitness trends for 2012. A survey was completed by 2,620 ACSM certified fitness professionals. While some things have remained the same, Pilates is...
How great to see Pilates getting some good press in the Huffington Post. Did you know that Pilates can help you increase strength and flexibility, improve your posture, enhance focus and concentration, and even improve your sex life! It’s true. The ever important...
Are your workouts are getting boring? Perhaps you’re looking for a new challenge… Have I got some crazy Push-up variations for you! Thanks to Todd Kuslikis for compiling these amazing, crazy, and insanely challenging Push-Ups videos. I’ve seen some cool push-ups,...
Have you ever sprained your ankle? Did it turn into a nagging chronic injury? I recently came across a synopsis of a study that was published in the June online edition of the AJSM (American Journal of Sports Medicine) that shows a correlation between ankle alignment...
We're in the middle of the Summer scorching season here in Kansas. The highs this week have been well over 100 degrees! Staying safe and exercising in extreme heat conditions is something that everyone should be aware of. Consider your choice of activities wisely. ...
A study was just released, "Moving Backward Helps Injured Knees Move Ahead." I find this research fascinating as I have been exercising backwards for years. Results show that people who use backwards locomotive movements on treadmills and elliptical machines have...
Flip-Flops are Great… If You Enjoy Poor Foot Mechanics, Increased Risk of Injury, and Foot Pain… One of my clients brought me a copy of an article written by Rachel Saslow for the Washington Post, that was recently re-published in the Wichita Eagle newspaper about...
Just saw this article posted online - "Foot Pain Will Increase in January!" It says that there is an increase in Foot Pain, because people are starting to get up off the couch and exercise! Oh the joys of those New Year's resolutions. The recommendations are to...
Just got my copy of IDEA Fit Tips, and what a nice article by Mary Monroe about Pilates! CNBC reports that Pilates is the nation’s fastest-growing fitness activity. An amazing 8.6 million participants! A 450% increase since 2000. WOW! Even though the economy has...
Do Specialized Shoes Like MBT’s and Sketchers Shape Ups Really Help Tone your Legs and Give You a Better Workout? The American Council on Exercise, ACE Fitness research results are in on the benefits of “Toning Shoes” MBT’s, Sketchers Shape Ups and Reebok Easytone...