Have you gotten a jump on your New Year's resolutions to shape up and get fit? From my experience, it takes people about three weeks into January to realize they haven't actually taken any action despite their best intentions. Now is the time to get started! If you're thinking about lifting some weights at home or getting back into the gym, take note of a few strength training "Don't's".
Read MoreOn Monday, January 10th, I will be a guest on Joshua Margolis' radio show, "Mind Over Matter" on TalkingAternatives.com We'll be chatting about – what else – Strength Training! I'll share a bit of my history, like how Jackie Kennedy hired me for personal training...
Read MoreWhat is it that makes some people have the resolve to eat right and exercise, while others are continually challenged? Is it a personality characteristic or can we train ourselves by developing the right mind-set?
Read MoreHow do fit people stay in shape when life intervenes? Inevitably there are times for all of us when the best laid plans go by the wayside. For me personally, it happened with the recent cold snap in the northeast. A housecat at heart, I just couldn't bring myself to bundle up and brave the deep freeze for my weekly runs.
Read MoreDo you have a game plan to keep you in shape over this holiday season? Personally, I'm approaching the holidays head on. I love running, and more than that, I love the benefits of running! It's a very efficient way to burn calories and it definitely keeps a glow on my face. My plan is to schedule 30-minute runs at least three or four times a week.
Read MoreWhat message does the Biggest Loser send in terms of taking charge of your body? In case you missed my radio interview with Bonnie D. Graham on READ MY LIPS last Monday, let me run down a few that disturb me.
Read MoreRunning has always helped me go forward, literally and figuratively. When I started running years ago little did I know that it was just the first step on a path that was unfolding before me, one that would lead to more personal growth and a blossoming career.
Read MoreHave a little fun as you sculpt your arms with the Wacky Biceps Curl. This unique version of a classic exercise recruits the muscle in an asymmetric pattern, combining two different methods of strength training and targeting two different aspects of the muscle.
Read MoreThe triceps in the back of the upper arm is a traditional trouble spot for women and I'm always looking for new exercises to target this muscle. Well, here's one exercise that's guaranteed to set your triceps on fire!
Read MoreDo you know that strengthening your muscles boosts your energy levels and helps improve your balance? Spending the last two weeks of August with my mother has made me more aware than ever of the importance of weight training. At more than 92 years of age, she has always been an active woman, motivated to exercise.
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