How to avoid becoming a skinny fat person
One of the most important tools for achieving optimal wellness and aging gracefully is building and maintaining muscle. Muscle burns calories exponentially more efficiently than fat, and of course, it...
View ArticleJust Another Yoga Adventure
Call it Cocooning, Anti-Gravity, Aerial, Zero-Gravity - hold on to your incense folks, the “swing” has come to take it’s place next to the sticky mat as the next new yoga accessory. Here in Albany,...
View ArticleMust Have’s For Your Home Gym
I can’t believe it but it’s now been a full year since I’ve had a gym membership. I’m happy to report that I’m still in great shape. A move from Manhattan to suburbia meant a very early wake-up call...
View ArticleThe importance of strength training in middle age
This month I invited Nancy Hallock, RKC, CPT, to be a guest author. She is a gifted personal trainer who has made a difference in many lives. Building and maintaining strength is something that should...
View ArticleThe Pilates Equation
Last time we spoke I stressed the importance of EXERCISE!!! That’s exercise for brain health (both emotional & physical), overall health, wellness & fitness. The typical American has a hard...
View ArticleSmall Things, Great Love!
Mother Theresa said “We can’t all do great things but we can do small things with great love.”
View ArticleDon’t Vacate Wellness on Vacation!
For those of you with vacations on the horizon, remember that it is possible to escape your routine yet maintain your wellness regimen.
View ArticleThe telomeres of a teenager
Last weekend we were blessed with a couple of “bonus days”. Abundant sunshine, warm enough to be comfortable, a light breeze and fresh air. I just couldn’t get enough of it. Winter will be here before...
View ArticleYoga practice, not yoga perfect
The Capital District is home to many talented yoga instructors, who provide a luscious menu of a variety of yoga classes. However, as Erin Svare, my guest author and gifted yogini points out, yoga is...
View ArticleStrength and self care
This month I am reintroducing Nancy Hallock to our holistic health community. Recently Nancy shared her inspirational sleep-deprived musings with me. Fortunately for us, she agreed to allow me to post...
View ArticleJust you weight!
I’m happy to introduce Nancy Hallock, our newest Holistic Health contributor. Nancy used her own experiences with strength, health, and fitness to grow a business, Kettle Bell Fitness Center, and to...
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