Working in a gym, all too often I hear that thump of someone flying off the treadmill. Please, do yourself a big favor and when you join a new gym or workout on a treadmill you haven't been on before ASK FOR HELP. Every brand of treadmill is a little different and they are NOT forgiving pieces of equipment. Since it's been highly encouraged to NOT hold on when using the … [Read more...] about Walk This Way and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes…
This and That
Thank You, Father (of Medicine that is…)
"All diseases begin in the gut." --Hippocrates Months ago we talked about the G-BOMBS; GREENS, BEANS, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, BERRIES and SEEDS. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who wrote EAT TO LIVE suggests these foods have the power to basically fix all that ails us from being overweight, to feeling sluggish and most importantly to prevent disease. If Hippocrates was right, and often … [Read more...] about Thank You, Father (of Medicine that is…)
Making Muscles
There is something beautiful trendy in the world and that is the idea that strong, fit and athletic are the new beautiful. Whenever I see or hear 3 things in a very short amount of time and they all echo the same message, I pay attention. Earlier in the week, it was a mannequin that although referred to as "full-figured," was in fact simply not skinny. Then I picked up a … [Read more...] about Making Muscles
Let Your Love Grow
During this holiday time, I have been giving a lot of attention, both personally and teaching classes, to "opening the heart." We often think of our heart as a vessel to pump blood, and in terms of the mechanics of our bodies, that is obviously true. But what about everything else the heart has to handle. Our hearts our also storage units for the truly countless emotional … [Read more...] about Let Your Love Grow
Tuesday, March 26
For those of you checking in for updates on Ellyn's mom, as of this morning, there is no change. Though I am unable to sub Ellyn's 10 am SS class this morning, (meaning that class will be cancelled) please feel free to come at 11:30 to my regularly scheduled Senior Strength class. Thinking the gym will be pretty quiet today, as many are traveling or have family in celebrating … [Read more...] about Tuesday, March 26