As much as I love teaching fitness in a gym, there is something about working out outside that satisfies so many things. This morning I had a great workout with Andrea and Christina in the park. It's amazing how comprehensive a workout you can get with just your own body and something like a bench. Pushups, dips, step-ups, lunges, squats, walking, running (whoops, we had a … [Read more...] about The Great Outdoors
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Weights and Measures….Going Beyond the Scale.
Thanks to RealAge.com for sharing this very in depth article about why there is so much more to getting fit, than JUST the scale... It's a long read, but chock full of great info... Getting Over the Weight Plateau/A stalled weight loss plan may lead to better things. You want results! You've been working out and eating healthfully, and you want to be rewarded when you … [Read more...] about Weights and Measures….Going Beyond the Scale.
Careful, it’s Contagious
We all know how easy it is to catch the common cold, but did you know that stress can be just as contagious? Recent research at the University of Hawaii shows that we can actually catch negative attitudes, which is all the more reason to "just say NO" to negativity. Bad attitudes, and even the negative body language of your friends, co-workers and family are easily "caught," … [Read more...] about Careful, it’s Contagious
Coming Back, Slowly
As I slowly return to my desk, computer and blog, I come back with a great new perspective. Making meditation a daily habit has been an incredibly positive experience and though I have dabbled in the past, it now fits perfectly into my life, like a long lost, missing puzzle piece. Thinking that it should be a natural part of life like brushing our teeth, eating our meals and … [Read more...] about Coming Back, Slowly
A Little Slice of Heaven
It is said that Joseph Pilates called child's pose, a little slice of heaven, for in the midst of a workout, it is just that. In the midst of a hot summer day, I am thinking a slice of watermelon is also a slice of heaven. Consisting of 92% water, it is one of the most refreshing ways to hydrate on a hot, summer day. Not only is it refreshing and sweet but it has … [Read more...] about A Little Slice of Heaven