“I blew it; I was doing so well. Oh well, I might as well enjoy this weekend and start over on Monday.” “I feel awful when I miss a workout. Even if I’m sick, I feel like I’m being lazy and that missing one workout is going to turn me into a fat, lazy slob. …
The low lighting. The techno music. The jersey fitted regulars who walk out the door covered in sweat. The world of “Spinning” can be intimidating. But don’t let the bike shorts fool you: Indoor Cycling is for EVERY gym go-er. If you are in a search of a fun group workout that provides a serious sweat, you …
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I had an incredible strength and hill running workout two days before my sixth Rolfing appointment with Marie. Needless to say when I showed up for our session, my legs felt like they could use some lovin’. Marie introduces session number six as the “back of the legs” and I am overwhelmed with joy. Our …
Did she say, “Fiberlicious”?!?! You have heard its good for you, but do you know why or how? If you are confused, you’re not alone. Dietary fiber can often be a misunderstood nutrient. It’s not a new talk topic for fitness fanatics; many have acknowledged and promoted fiber’s benefits. But with so much information floating …
February is American Heart month. What better reason to focus on making your heart a HAPPY one!?! Whether you have a romantic partner or not, let this month remind you to express LOVE and live a more satisfying life. Buy yourself flowers, cook up a fresh meal for someone special, get on the yoga mat enjoy …
HAPPY SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! Are you ready for the BIG GAME? This year, don’t let football festivities sideline your fitness routine. Prepare a game day plan that gets you off the couch and MOVING before the commercials begin. I’ve created a special football themed workout to help you work up a “sporty sweat” before the action …
As many of you know, this weekend, Feb. 4th 2012, I am participating in CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL at Equinox San Francisco. This event will raise funds for pioneering research into rare cancers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 100 % of the money raised goes to the cause. Cycle For Survival 2012 will be an incredibly …
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I did it! I made it to the halfway mark in my 10 series Rolfing experiment. It has been an eye-opening and body-changing process; one that continues to teach me more about proper movement and spinal alignment. I find myself looking forward to each session with Marie and another opportunity to progress towards a …
Chances are, like any active person at the end of “New Years Resolution season” you are one thing: SORE. Instead of swearing off your 2012 fitness goals for good, take note: its normal to feel stiff and sore a day of two after a workout. What gives? A little thing called “delayed onset muscle soreness” …
This past December, the American Council On Exercise awarded me as one of their “Trainer’s with Passion”. They came and took fun photos of my group exercise classes and interviewed me about my career path in the fitness industry. I thought I would share my story and some of the photos from the shoot in …