By Sherrie Palm – There’s so much controversy over Kegel exercises, do they work or not and what’s the point of Kegeling if they won’t adequately address UI (urinary incontinence) or POP (pelvic organ prolapse) concerns. I thought I would throw my two cents in for whatever it’s worth; every
By Claire Kerslake – Multiply your chances of success in achieving your health goals by assembling a team of enthusiastic supporters. Too often we try to go it alone only to give up and blame ourselves when it all gets too hard. There is a better way. We are often
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – February is the month of hearts and flowers. Every store has heart cakes, valentine shaped cupcakes, pastries – I even saw a macaroni salad the other day tinted pink and in a heart shaped bowl. Yikes! While people think of loving each other this
By Sandi Thompson – Sometimes it is easier to lose weight when you are not exercising like a maniac. Contrary to popular belief and shows like the Biggest Loser, exercise can actually cause weight gain. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t move around; it means you shouldn’t go from being glued
By Alice Burron – Do you struggle with staying motivated to be active throughout the winter months? Never fear–winter is the perfect time to try new activities and get in the best shape of your life! Here are six fun activity suggestions to keep you moving without getting bored this
By Jill Rodriguez – I will never forget my first day years ago, working with a trainer (she was teaching me the ropes) at a Baby Buggy Boot camp class. I won’t forget because the first exercise she wanted the moms to do was jumping jacks. Having had a baby,
By Alice Burron – There is something unique about Nordic skiing that cannot be found in most other sports. It’s the combination of the freedom and joy felt from the rush of air past your face, the sparkling pristine snow, beautiful vistas, and the feeling of your muscles powering you
By Barbara Grufferman – I ran the NYC Marathon in 2003 when I was 47, not knowing exactly what I was getting into, especially since I only started running in order to be in the marathon. At that time, my goal was simply to finish. And, I did… in six
By Francoise Bonhoure – Although a beginner program might be called ‘for seniors’, in fact all the content is often most useful for under-50’s too! This is for the ‘layman’, for all age groups, including beginners in these methods – in fact, anyone who wants to remain feeling young and
By Brenda Lyttle – With fitness gaining popularity, people now are becoming aware about cardio exercises and strength training. The lesser known aspect of the fitness routine is, flexibility training. Although this is a very important part of fitness, it is quite often overlooked. Flexibility training involves stretching that prevents
By Alice Burron – Are you struggling to find the time to increase your physical fitness with your hectic lifestyle? Like you, many people are looking for easy ways to get fit, and toning shoes seems like a reasonable answer—do what you normally do with these shoes on and get
By Joanie Willard – If your idea of a personal trainer is keeping cadence with the guy on the closest Elliptical, you may be missing out on making your training sessions really count. Timed training, also known as interval training can increase your calorie burn by up to 36%, according
By Jill Demby Guest – You hate to exercise. You dread it. You feel guilty you’re not doing it. But, like vegetables, you know it’s good for you. It’s the fitness nutrient you need to add to your regimen that will help balance your body and life. How can you
By Jill Demby Guest – You hate to exercise. You dread it. You feel guilty you’re not doing it. But, like vegetables, you know it’s good for you. It’s the fitness nutrient you need to add to your regimen that will help balance your body and life. But….YOU HATE TO
By Erin Chamerlik – We all know we should exercise regularly, yet we find it hard to fit exercise in to our daily lives. I am not going to shame you into exercise but I will tell you some surprising things that may cause you to want to incorporate something new
By Sharon Hurley Hall – Seventeen pounds in eight weeks – that’s what I’ve lost on the slow carb diet. The diet is part of the 4 Hour Body by Tim Ferriss, which can best be described as an odyssey of self-experimentation. While Tim was trying to tweak both his
By Marjorie Jaffe – I compare body maintenance to a bank account. The less you take out, the more you have. You can keep putting in more as you need, but it’s far better to keep what you have and not take out most of what you put in. You
By Jill Demby Guest– Like so many women, the idea of fully loving my body was a foreign concept. Love my body? Who me? I could admit to loving parts of my body, but in total, never. It just wasn’t something I could embrace. There was always some imperfection. Bumps
By Alice Burron – Summer offers the perfect recipe for fitness success: warm temperatures, long days, beautiful weather, and time off. Maybe you’ve taken advantage of summer to create an activity routine that works perfectly for you and you’re feeling the benefits of your new, healthier lifestyle. How can you
By Kelly McElrea – Recently, I had lunch with an old friend who also happens to work as a personal trainer. She was my first fitness trainer in Toronto and she helped me achieve great results. As we caught up, I found it so motivating to speak to someone who
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