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Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Begins Study on the Benefits of Exercise
How wonderful that the brain-body connection is going to be studied further to better help people who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease. I look forward to learning more about the research findings and how health and wellness professionals can better assist our clients...
The Benefits of Eye Focus During Pilates and Fitness Ab Work Exercises
By Aliesa George and Centerworks.com It’s interesting the difference in perspective between traditional “Aerobic” class ab work and Pilates ab exercises. You know how everybody always complains that their neck hurts? Or they feel more work in their neck, chest, and...
Important Information about Common Foot Problems from America’s Podiatrist Dr. Michael Nirenberg
Thanks to guest author America’s PodiatristSM, Dr. Michael Nirenberg for these great insights into some common foot pain problems. I hope that you have healthy and happy feet, but if any of the foot problems below are an issue for you – please listen to your feet...
ACSM Fitness Trends – Pilates Ranks High for 2010
The American College of Sports Medicine recently published a forecast of fitness trends for 2010, and it's wonderful to see that Pilates training is near the top of the list! While Pilates was ranked #9 in the ACSM report, by my assessment of the top ten fitness...
Foot Care Tips for Avoiding High Heel Pain
Just tripped across a video news clip from WNBC on Tips for Avoiding High Heel Pain. Oh the things women do in the name of looking good and feeling sexy! So how many of you have experienced foot, ankle, knee, hip, or back pain and now are thinking your poor-fitting...
Osteoporosis and Exercise – Activities, Guidelines, Research, and Insights from Physical Therapist and Polestar Pilates Educator Sherri Betz
Many thanks to guest author Sherri Betz of TheraPilates® Physical Therapy Clinic in Santa Cruz, CA for letting me share this great information for Osteoporosis and exercise on my Centerworks.com/blog. Sherri recently published this article in her newsletter, and...
Aliesa George Pilates and Wellness Speaker Preview Video
Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density, and can go unnoticed and undetected until you start breaking bones – which is a scary thought because by the time your bone density is low enough to cause fractures, it is more of a challenge to exercise and enjoy a healthy...
Are You Getting Fit the Wii Way?
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...
At Home Shoulder Exercises
Sue Asks: Do you have any DVD's that could be useful in understanding shoulder mechanics that I could use at home to stretch, strengthen, improve my upper body? Since I'm in California, it's unlikely I will get to you and I've not been able to afford the "trainers"...