"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." -Plato Imagine that Plato knew this simple truth so many lifetimes ago. Somethings just don't change. Without MOVEMENT, we might as well lay down and invite illness in. I choose saving and preserving my good condition. Hopefully … [Read more...] about Plato. He Knew.
Motivation/Inspiration
A Brand New Day
Leaving my SilverSneakers classes yesterday, I saw the cops beside a car just across from mine. Apparently, someone smashed out the entire, very tinted window, of a young man's car and stole his wallet while he was in the gym working out. This occurred in broad daylight, somewhere in the noon hour. One of my students told me that her friends car was broken into the same way, … [Read more...] about A Brand New Day
Exercise is Forever
Yesterday's Sun-Sentinel had a little health blurb about how a study showed that exercise isn't really a long term solution for depression. WHAT? I went on to read the article and basically it said that while people are involved in an exercise program it DOES help their depression, but the effects do not last when they stop exercising. Well...YOU CAN'T STOP EXERCISING! None … [Read more...] about Exercise is Forever
Food, Fitness, Funny and Feedback
Good morning. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Despite the Dolphin's rather horrific loss yesterday, it was still a splendid Sunday. Opening day of the Parkland Farmer's Market was great and very, very busy. It was fun running into Jane, Micki, Sam and Nate. It was nice to stop by and say hi to Charlene at her jewelry booth (her and her partner make some really nice … [Read more...] about Food, Fitness, Funny and Feedback
Never Settle for Good Enough
There was some great news this week about how one full year after a stroke, (and even thereafter) patients are still regaining lost or damaged brain function. I have always "supposed" this theory. That's probably mostly because I am an optimist, but also because in my Pilates training I have learned so much about the nervous system and how we can continuously teach it to … [Read more...] about Never Settle for Good Enough