On Saturday, I got back on my road bike once again after a two month hiatus from riding due to knee surgery. This was a spiritual moment for me, one that I savored. Instead of mounting my GPS/bike computer, I left it deliberately at home on my desk. For this ride, this unique day, I […]

For the past six years, during my walks at the Brookline Reservoir, I see the same woman walking and pumping her arms with light weights in both hands. While it’s great that she is out walking, my curiosity is peaked by the weights. I want to commend her for walking regularly, but at the same time I […]

On our way to Williamstown last Saturday, my husband and I needed a break from driving. During most trips, we usually  stop for a few moments, take a quick break,  and get back in the car and drive.
This time was different. My husband joked and asked me if I had a ball. I looked at him, […]

I find that the language people use to describe their exercise program can empower or derail their intentions and efforts. For example, if I tell you to go work out, how does that sound? Like work - eh? How inspiring are those harsh words? Are you going to drop everything now and go work out?” If you told me […]

As I walked downstairs to my client’s basement for our weekly session, I noticed that her ping pong table was open. Usually it is neatly folded up and tucked away in a corner, so it barely gets noticed. This time was different. I smiled at her and said, “Grab the paddle, and get ready, because […]

Last week I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of both knees. Given my age (50), my athletic history and that I’ve had two surgeries this year it shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I didn’t expect osteoarthritis at fifty. I assumed this to be an affliction of the elderly. Not so - osteoarthritis can strike at any age - as […]