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Ibuprofen should be used with caution.
Everyone should use ibuprofen with caution–it is not kind to your intestines. Gretchen Reynolds of the New York Times reports that a new study shows athletes should be especially judicious in their...
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Get Moving!
Exercise helps you live longer by reducing risk of: Stroke, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Falls Fitness is a better predictor of health and longevity...
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The Magic of PNF Patterns
Much like yoga, PNF patterns (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns) increase strength and range of motion. They also can do wonders for balance. By moving in very specific spiral/diagonal...
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PNFs: Written instructions
I will be doing a short video which focus exclusively on how to do PNF patterns, but in the meanwhile–and for those of you who don’t/can’t watch videos online–here’s a little primer on how to do PNF...
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PNF Patterns
Here is an instructional video that covers both upper body and lower body PNF patterns. Enjoy! Fun fact: PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Learn more here.
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Prescription for Life
It isn’t really news that exercise is a cornerstone of good health and long life. However, a study published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal) last October offers further compelling support of the...
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Visceral Ball
No, I’m not about to be sick in the video below. Rather I’m talking about an effective technique for getting all layers of your abdominal muscles engaged. Enjoy!
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Exercise Increases Life Expectancy, No Matter Your Weight, Cholesterol...
We all know that high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol levels, low HDL cholesterol levels, and an excess of stored energy (i.e., fat) increase the odds for heart disease. We also all know that...
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Maine Morning Yoga
Start with a few centering breaths. Inhale, arms up. Exhale, swan dive forward. Inhale, flat back. Notice the engorged tick on the floor near hand, inhale sharply. Deal with tick. Get more coffee....
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