Archive for September, 2008
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008I suppose it shouldn’t, but it does. What’s that? The fact that yoga in schools has triggered controversy. It’s not the stretch or the relaxation techniques that have some parents up in arms. No, it’s the fact that some people view a correlation between yoga and religion. They feel it violates the boundaries between church and [...]
Help Your Children Have a Fun, Save and HEALTHY Halloween
Monday, September 29th, 2008It sounds like an oxymoron; Healthy Halloween but it doesn’t have to be. After all, what child would be excited to find a wheat-germ cookie or a piece of fresh fruit in their trick or treat bag? Halloween is meant for the chocolate and candy-corn and any sugar-laden candy bars, right? If you want your children to enjoy the fun but recognize [...]
How to execute the proper form for a lunge
Sunday, September 28th, 2008According to the research done by American Council on Exercise (ACE), one of the best exercises you can do for your butt or the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and the hamstring is the lunge. This exercise incorporates functional stability, balance and overall body coordination and proper posture alignment, which is very useful for muscle development [...]
Does soy affect my thyroid functioning?
Saturday, September 27th, 2008Interestingly, the research shows that yes, soy products do affect your thyroids ability to function properly. Polyunsaturated oils such as that found in soybean oil are composed of long-chain triglycerides, or LCT’s. An LCT has the ability to block the absorption iodine by thyroid cells. You can also find LCT’s in s\low fat salad dressings [...]
I sneeze every morning when I first wake up, why?
Friday, September 26th, 2008While I cannot be sure why you sneeze at the break of dawn, assuming you are up early, I can tell you why we sneeze. Sneezing typically happens when the nerve endings in the mucous membrane inside of the nose are irritated. This may as a result of a swelling of the membrane, like what [...]
Excellent Music Mix – Workout Music That Kicks!
Thursday, September 25th, 2008You know how some music really moves you and makes all the difference in your workout? Well this playlist did just that for me this week. Loved all these songs. I teach a cycle class Friday mornings that is about opening energy in the body, going from root to crown so these songs are purposely [...]
Quotes for the week
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008I am a big advocate of the power of the mind over the body… set the mind and the body will follow I always say. Whether it’s fitness or a big project, set the mind and the body will follow. That means you can do anything you set your mind to. One of the ways [...]
How do I build a strong aerobic base?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008It’s funny in my opinion, people workout but they really don’t understand what they are doing. I mean, they see other people do it, they hear it’s good for them, but they don’t truly understand the “why” behind the need. If people were to understand the “why” they would have a more clear path and [...]
The TRX sounds like a great new tool for your fitness “toolbox”
Monday, September 22nd, 2008I love to find new products that enhance my workouts or target different areas of my body. The TRX sounds like a versatile aid which allows the user to tailor it to their specific needs. An 8lb dumbbell cannot be adjusted, it is a 8lb dumbbell. We are all unique and as such our body’s are all [...]
Workout 21.2008 Music Mix
Sunday, September 21st, 2008Lately when I teach my Spin class I have been really wanting to push quick and hard so this playlist was created with that type of workout in mind. It’s almost like a Race Day ride, which means you push your heart rate past 80% the entire hour. It’s not easy but the hormone rush is so [...]
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