Thanks to Mitch's company, Valassis, for sending out an email informing their employees that tomorrow is National Pay it Forward Day. This is a holiday that focuses on passing kindness around. That's a holiday that certainly should be practiced by ALL. How we partake in this celebration is quite simple; You do something kind or generous for someone who will then … [Read more...] about How Will You Celebrate Kindness?
Archives for April 2013
Back to the Basics. YES!
When it comes to fitness, just like all other aspects of my life, I have never been the "bells and whistles," type. In fact, I am completely the opposite. Sure, there are many fancy machines, and lots of awesome apparatus to help one get fit, but I have never been personally moved by them. 30 plus years ago, when I started teaching fitness, it was before the word AEROBICS … [Read more...] about Back to the Basics. YES!
Happy Earth Day to YOU or This Land is (Not Just) Your Land
Yesterday we celebrated Kyle's 26th birthday, Today we all celebrate OUR 43rd Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual day on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 192 countries every year. The name and concept of Earth … [Read more...] about Happy Earth Day to YOU or This Land is (Not Just) Your Land
Happy Birthday, Kyle Zipp!
Happy #26 to you Kyle. You have always made Dad and I incredibly proud and that pride grows with each passing day. This picture was taken the day you left to move to Tampa and that move sure turned out to be one great decision on your part, but you always make great decisions!!! I know you got the best birthday present possible when Nicole said "YES," earlier this … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Kyle Zipp!
Rub it Out
35 different studies were done in an effort to determine the single most effective way to treat muscle the muscle soreness and decreased muscle function that occurs after rigorous strength training. 4 different types of treatment were compared--cryotherapy (immersion in cold water), massage, stretching and low-intensity exercise. The only one of the 4 therapies to really … [Read more...] about Rub it Out