Congratulations to the Miami Dolphins for their second win of the pre-season, last night. Great game, though admittedly I only saw the first half. Everyone was on their game, from our QB Henne, who managed to NOT throw any interceptions to our newly acquired superstar Reggie Bush, who definitely knows how to run with the ball....and it's always nice to see my boy Jason back … [Read more...] about To Every Season
Yoga is Not for Sissies!!!
For an insanely great 95 minute work-out, with sweat dripping off the tip of the nose and the tips of the toes, I STILL and AGAIN recommend P90X YOGA with Tony Horton. With a day off, yesterday, I decided to dust it up and pull it back after about a year of NOT doing it. I quickly recalled why I both loved and hated it so much, when I was doing it regularly on Thursdays! For … [Read more...] about Yoga is Not for Sissies!!!
Things We Know, Things We Don’t Know
My friend Joy and I play a little game we call things we know--and things we don't know. Friends for 40 years, we both know the more we learn, the less we know, but despite that, somethings are very clear. This morning, I share with you the things I know for sure...at least as they relate to health, fitness and peace.... --The more you read, think and focus on negative, the … [Read more...] about Things We Know, Things We Don’t Know
Because of YOU
This morning I would like to dedicate my blog, with gratitude, to my "gym," students, who motivate me in ways I don't think I could EVER do in return. From stories of surviving the Holocaust, organ transplants, cancers of all types, loss of children and other loved ones to our very own biggest loser stories, I am always amazed at the energy in the room at all my classes. Last … [Read more...] about Because of YOU
Burn Baby, Burn
Many of us wish for faster, more efficient metabolism! While the BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is about 60% responsible for how we burn calories, the other 40% IS changeable. 30% of our total daily expenditure comes from exercise and physical activity and the other 5-10% comes form the thermic effect of the food we eat (body burns calories through digestion). Looking at these … [Read more...] about Burn Baby, Burn