Archive for July, 2008
Bootcamp? Zumba? Step? Kickboxing? Yoga? What Class is Right for You?
With the myriad of group fitness classes offered these days through gyms, town programs and studios - how do you know what’s right for you?
Rule of Thumb:
Is the instructor qualified/certified? How long have they been teaching? Are they knowledgable? Are they accessible? Do they communicate well?
Did they inquire about your current health status? If you have a special medical […]
Posted: July 7th, 2008 under Fitness.
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Body Image
I have come to appreciate that much of my work as a fitness professional is helping people develop a healthy relationship with their body. I wish for every person to accept and be comfortable with and in their body.
I have seen too many women and men scrutinize every inch of their bodies only to discover a litany of defects - a sagging […]
Posted: July 15th, 2008 under Fitness.
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Menopause
Yes - you read it right - menopause! It’s not a curse or a dirty word, and yet there is a stigma in our society around it. Hence, this blog entry is dedicated to all of the women out there who are peri and post menopausal. Since I have officially joined you, I’m writing about it.
Menopause is […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2008 under Fitness.
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Tell - Show and Do
There’s a lot going on in the mind and body when doing familiar exercises and learning new ones. On the surface it seems so simple and yet, it is quite technical and complicated. The mind has to process the information and then the body needs to organize, plan and coordinate the exercise with good to near perfect […]
Posted: July 27th, 2008 under Fitness.
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