The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released it's predictions for the hottest fitness trends of the new decade. Personally, I am happy to find Pilates in the top 10 once again, as it was this past year, as well. Actually, Pilates is related, in some way, to almost every single one of the other trends. I remember in the 90s how skeptics suggested that Pilates … [Read more...] about The Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2010
What’s Good on a Monday Morning?
"I don't like work--no man does--but I like what is in work--the chance to find yourself" Joseph Conrad If everyone is working for the weekend, what's good on a Monday morning? Personally, I have always loved Mondays for the chance to begin again. To me, it's a lot like New Year's Day. A chance to erase the slate and start all over. Perhaps at work I can try to do … [Read more...] about What’s Good on a Monday Morning?
Make it a Great Sunday!
Thanks to some great demo workouts yesterday at Fusion Fitness, this morning my muscles are letting me know they got involved in the moves. From cardio strip tease, to core xtreme, to kettle bell cardio, barre work and yoga, we traveled from sexy, to strong, from ballet to zen and all had a great workout and a great time. Food was collected to help locally hungry people right … [Read more...] about Make it a Great Sunday!
The Ever Changing Facts
It's troubling that experts come out with huge news, suggesting the TRUTH, only to find out years later, the truth has changed. The new recommendations on screening woman for breast and cervical cancer both changed this week. Personally, I have been getting annual mammograms since I turned 30. Please don't anyone try to tell me that diligently having my breasts smashed into … [Read more...] about The Ever Changing Facts
TGIF
THANK GOODNESS IT'S FITNESS! I would like to offer up gratitude to my husband, who's hard work and ability to endure the corporate world has allowed me the privilege of pursuing a dream career, void of much stress and abundant in fulfillment. I realize how many people, each week, recite the TGIF mantra, as they are truly working for the weekend. Happy Friday to all of you. … [Read more...] about TGIF