Walk This Way! 3 Walking Methods to Get Fit
Remember that famous Aerosmith song? “…It wasn’t me she was foolin Cause she knew what was she was doin When she told me how to walk this way. Walk this Way!” Spring has sprung so kick off the snow boots, lace up your sneakers and head out for a walk. Starting a walking program is a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get your legs in shape and boost your aerobic fitness. But how you walk and where you walk is the key to getting the most benefit out of your walking program. There are 3 categories of walking – Leisure Walking, Fitness...
read moreHow to Heal Tendinitis
Were you a bit overzealous in attacking your resolution to get in shape? Did your zeal land you on the sidelines with an injury? Sometimes referred to as the ‘Weekend Warrior’ syndrome, you likely have an overuse injury such as tendinitis. Symptoms can appear suddenly or develop over a period of time. What Causes Tendinitis • Repetitive movements or series of movements (doing too many burbees or sun salutations) • Movements with high force on the muscle or tendon (kettle bells, lifting weights that are too heavy) • Excessive stretching of...
read more4 Common Causes for Wrist Pain
Which of the 4 common causes of wrist pain fits you? A fall on an outstretched hand is a sure way to end up with a wrist injury, but it’s often the cumulative effect of everyday activity and strain on the wrists that result in pain and discomfort. Wrist pain is a real inconvenience! We use our hands and wrist in almost everything we do and especially when we exercise. It’s almost impossible to strengthen your core and arms without using your hands. Sure we can modify our yoga poses and Pilates sequence to avoid bearing weight on our hands. We...
read moreSexy Up Your Legs- Summer is Coming!
Sometimes you just can’t beat the classics when it comes to proven leg workout exercises that tone and strengthen. These 3 tried and true exercises will strengthen and shape your legs and toosh! But how you perform the exercise can make all the difference. Slow controlled movements and isometric contractions create resistance without adding a lot of weight resulting in good form and less joint stress. These exercise will focus on a slow count with an isometric contraction (hold). Be sure to check out the variations of each exercise to add...
read morePilates for Breast Cancer Survivors
In their newly released book “Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors” the authors provide a practical well thought out approach to restore strength, flexibility, and quality of life. Both authors, Naomi Aaronson and Ann Marie Turo are Occupational Therapists and Certified Pilates Instructors. In addition Ann Marie is a breast cancer survivor, a yoga and tai chi instructor and Reiki Master. Naomi is also a Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer and Certified Hand Therapist. Why Pilates for Breast Cancer? According to the authors one of Joseph Pilates...
read moreEnhancing Movement and Stability with Your Eyes
I recently attended the fabulous Wanderlust Festival in Stratton Vermont. At the end of a class the instructor encourage us to take the peacefulness we’d just cultivated out into the festival. Specifically he advised to be selective at what we chose to look at and to resist the urge to see everything. As our eyes dart around, so too does our mind. To stay peaceful and centered keep a calm and steady gaze. Learn how to improve your balance! In yoga practice we use drishti, a visual fixation or gaze point to enhance the steadiness of our...
read moreFitness for Real Life
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING- You’ve probably heard the buzz word “Functional Training” for a few years now, but do you know how to incorporate functional training into your fitness routine and why it’s so important? As the weather warms up (finally!) we head outside to get our yards cleaned up and garden planted or maybe you’re dusting off your golf clubs and tennis rackets. With some sensible conditioning using the principles of functional training you’ll be ready for the digging, lifting, bending, squatting and rotating, plus you’ll have much...
read more5 Heart Health Boosting Exercises
It’s a well proven fact that cardiovascular exercise is the key to improving the health of your heart. Many types of exercise will get your heart pumping and provide great heart boosting benefits. Here are five of the top exercises for the heart, plus a bonus. 1. Cycling Cycling uses large muscle groups in the legs to elevate your heart rate. Besides getting strong, shapely legs, cycling burns calories and improves your cardiovascular fitness. But another big benefit if you’re cycling outside is that being in nature and sunshine can have the...
read moreA Pain in the Neck!
Neck pain is so common among Americans that it’s estimated 70% of us have significant neck pain at some time. While all the causes for neck pain are too numerous to delve into here, one BIG reason for the rise in neck pain is all the time we spend on our electronic devices hunched over in a poor posture with our heads forward and down. This ailment is so common it’s been dubbed “TEXT NECK”. Your head on average weighs ~8 to 12 pounds which is a pretty heavy load for the small muscles and vertebrae of your neck to hold...
read more5 Ways to Avoid Weak Brittle Bones
If you think weak and brittle bones are only for the elderly or people with bad genetics –think again! As soon as you blow out the candles on your 30th birthday cake your bone mass starts slowly decreasing. Bone loss is easy to ignore because it’s sneaky and silent. Then for us women, around 50 and amid the hot flashes -it attacks with a vengeance! But whether you are still approaching or have already past the half century mark you can take action NOW to learn how to prevent Osteoporosis and avoid a future of brittle bones and...
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