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Four Moves for a Firmer Butt and Stronger Core

by Melissa Koerner May 2nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
If you’re limited on time, and you don’t have access to a gym, here are four simple compound moves that you can do right at home.

All you need is a resistance band, stability ball, and medicine ball or free weight. Make sure that you invest in quality equipment to

Walk a Mile in Your Own Shoes

by Joan Jacobsen April 25th, 2012| Fitness Expert
I never realized or imagined that a pair of good athletic shoes would make a stunning difference with performance, comfort, and even confidence. I also never imagined that the most difficult part of making that ultimate choice would become a very tedious effort. Unfortunately, there are so many options

Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda – Part 1

by Melissa Koerner April 18th, 2012| Nutrition
When you look at the ingredients in soda, at first glance, you might think - ah, it’s not that bad for me. I mean, there’s only six ingredients in coke: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine.

I always tell my clients that a

Yoga on the Front Lines

by Denise Druce April 11th, 2012| Fitness Expert
We’re fighting a battle. Let me give you a few of the grim statistics about us, you and me, my fellow Americans.

1) Stress. We’re the most stressed out population on planet earth: 77% (that’s three quarters!) of Americans experience physical and psychological symptoms related to stress in a given month

Hooping to be Fit

by Joan Jacobsen March 28th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Ah, spring is in the air, warmer temperatures, longer days, and meaningful outdoor activities. It appears I usually get a burst of energy when March 20th rolls around. Besides flowers blooming, and buds exploding, my waist seems to have the same reaction as these flora occurrences. I tend to

Fueling Your Ferrari

by Sarah Harris March 21st, 2012| Nutrition
Transforming 3 Energy Wasters into High Grade Fuel!

Wouldn't you like to consider your body to be like a Ferrari?  If that’s the case, here are 3 high-grade fueling tips to keep your machine running in top-notch condition.

1) Caffeine:

If you suffer from sleepless nights, fatigue, pain, or dysfunction, caffeine may

Emotional Reactions in Yoga Class

by Denise Druce March 14th, 2012| Fitness Expert
You made it to class early enough to find your spot on the right side of the room. You have just finished an amazing flow with your favorite yoga teacher. As class is winding down and you come into bridge pose, from out of nowhere tears fill your eyes

The Importance of Hydration

by Carlo Celotti March 7th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Although we keep hearing different values for what percentage of the human body is water, one thing is certain...your body is more water than anything else. That in and of itself should tell you how important it is to drink water frequently and stay hydrated, but I'll give you a few more

Absence of Exercise Makes the Heart Grow Weaker

by Joan Jacobsen February 22nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
You are probably familiar with the quote “absence makes the heart grow fonder," which actually makes sense regarding relationships. At times we do miss our loved ones more when they are not able to be with us. February happens to be American Heart Month, which for me translates into

Organic Nourishment

by Sarah Harris February 15th, 2012| Nutrition
Many of my clients come to me to improve their health and well-being. A great start for most would be making the switch to eating whole unadulterated and organic foods. Many of my clients get the whole foods part but have a hard time understanding why they should pay

Yoga for Cyclists

by Denise Druce February 8th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Today, in a training course for indoor cycle instructors, I realized that I had made my 10th remark about (and sales pitch for) the benefits of yoga for cyclists.  If you’re logging a lot of miles in the saddle, and aren’t balancing out your workouts with yoga, read on. 

Dealing with Muscle Soreness

by Carlo Celotti February 1st, 2012| Fitness Expert
Now that many of you are a month into your New Year's resolutions and probably feeling a bit sore and stiff from using your body in ways you haven't in a long time, here are some tips to help you deal with that soreness.

1. Try taking contrast showers. This is where following

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