Category: fitness classes

Train for Mental Health not just Physical Health

 Training for Mental Health! I see the change in my clients all the time. We are not only building “Muscle” we are building ways to enhance your mental and emotional health.Without mental health, physical health cannot be sustained. READ ON!! Physical activity: enhances physiological health, raises tolerance for emotional stress, increases familiarity with physical stress, […]

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We talked on Greening of the mind last week… This week Blue mind.

We talked about greening the mind last week. This week…Blue Mind “Scientists responded by taking the laboratory outdoors. I met one of these researchers on a 2012 kayaking session in Veracruz, Mexico, where we shared our experiences working with aquatic and marine species and also interacting with people in outdoor spaces. In his new book […]

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Mother Nature CAN Be your Gym!

Greening the Mind-Look what a walk in the woods can do! Think what more a swim or kayak ride can do for our body and soul. Stay tuned for more outdoor activity info on our FB page! Journalist Florence Williams traveled to N.Japan in ’12 to investigate research indicating that walking in a green forest […]

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8 foods We Eat In The US That Are Banned in Some Other Conutries-

Food for Thought! 8 Foods We Eat In The U.S. That Are Banned In Other Countries This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “food poisoning.” Original list found in Dr. Jayson Calton and certified nutritionist Mira Calton’s new book, Rich Food, Poor Food. posted on June 19, 2013 at 5:30pm EDT Ashley Perez […]

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MS Walk Pittsburgh 2014 (Multiple Sclerosis)

A client and me at the MS Walk. Liz is a testament of perseverance, in spite of her limitations! She goes for it every week during our sessions. I learn as much from her as she may learn from me. It was a wonderful day and great event.

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Tabata Training” What you need to Know!

The true description of how Tabata training as it applies in a group setting. As I have been telling ALL my clients and classes. Tabata training done in a class setting is INTERVAL TRAINING wrapped up in a different word! It has become the favor of the year and the greatest thing since sliced bread. […]

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Nutrition Matters: Separating Trends From Fads

Terrific panel discussion on nutrition fads and true nutrition substance! It puts educated perspective into the river of misinformation. This 2013 IDEA World Fitness Convention™ Panel Tackled the Biggest Issues for American Food, Nutrition and Diets. While flavor-of-the-month fads fire our imaginations before they flame out, genuine trends reflect changes in our eating patterns that […]

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