Tag: fitness pittsburgh

Menopause & Movement

Mind-Body Exercise and Menopause Are you in menopause? Chances are that you sometimes feel that you are not in control of your body! If you are seeking ways to cope with unpleasant menopausal symptoms, you may want to try yoga and other mind-body practices. Shirley Archer, JD, MA, 2008 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, […]

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Reflection Develops Growth

As we reflect on 2016, what have each of us gleaned? Out of our experiences comes personal development. Have the trials you faced this past year developed strength, perseverance, character?…failures-new goals, determination, purpose?…successes-humbleness, sharing, joy? What will these past experiences bring to your future maturity? If we are not learning, growing and expanding our physical, […]

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Nutrition Facts Panel Puts Spotlight on Added Sugars

Nutrition Facts Panel Puts Spotlight on Added Sugar by Sandy Todd Webster on Jul 21, 2016 Food Policy                               It’s been more than 20 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the Nutrition Facts Panel on packaged foods a […]

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Start Memorial Day Off with a Bang & a Bend.. Then Honor our Service Men & Women

We are having a Special Memorial Day Core N’ Strength Pilates based class Monday May 30, 9-10am  special holiday fee: only $5 a person Just Dance Conservatory 7900 Steubenville Pike Imperial, PA 15126 in the Essex Plaza where Garden of Eating Wake up, stabilize, mobilize for your day’s activities: biking hiking, flipping burgers, playing with […]

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Good Friday

Time to be humble and thankful for the life one Man give so we could have ours! My Winning Words© For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,  that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.   John 3:16 It seems contrary to human reason and logic to call […]

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Cold Season is HERE!

Help release your body of infection instead of just drawing the infection back in with over the counter symptom relievers. All they do is push all of your symptoms back into your body. Why do you think it take 2 weeks to get over an infection with medicines that do not purge the body of […]

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Is Texting Hurting Your Posture?

As we add new devices for our convenience, many times that device becomes a determinant to our health. ‘Text neck’ is becoming an ‘epidemic’ and could wreck your spine

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September Strategy Special

September Strategy Special. Been off schedule this summer? Busy with the kids? Vacation blow outs? Just off your normal routine? Let us help to re-build an effective strategy for your wellness goals. With personal training you can reach goals quickly, safety & enjoy your physical activity. We design programs that you can appreciate. Activity that […]

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Another Good Bean recipe

Yummy. Need more protein without more meat? Try this one! I would just a bit more beans are reduce the dressing amount a little. Enjoy!

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Important Per-Exercise Actions

Besides the two mentioned in this article-hydration and fueling, one needs to stabilize, stabilize, stabilize. That can include-isometrics, light band work with holds, range of motion work, various planks, core work dependent on the activity one is preparing for. Avoid passive static stretching prior to your activity, it can increase instability and increase risk of […]

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