ACSM recently updated it’s 1998 version of Exercise Guidelines. This post is trying to give you an overview of ACSM’s current position regarding exercise quantity and quality.  1. Health Benefits of Cardiorespiratory-, Strength and...

Dear Reader,With the first calorie slugfest behind us and the two biggest coming up I decided it was time to write about the challenge of expansion during the Holidays. The average American gains roughly five pounds between Thanksgiving and New...

Typically at the beginning of the year I write about New Year’s Resolutions and how to keep them, how to chose the right club or trainer, or how to prepare foods that help you lose those extra Holiday pounds. This year I decided to go a different...

PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME OR SCIATICA? Many of my clients come to me asking for help after having been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome (PS) aka “Pseudo Sciatica”. PS is caused by either a tight piriformis muscle or a spasm of the same causing...

In today’s blog I would like to share a recent experience I  had with one of my clients, hoping that sharing this story with you and elaborating on it will help you recognize the symptoms of coronary artery disease and prevent heart attack and...

This blog is focusing on one of the most common health problems among my older female clients/patients, Osteoporosis.OverviewOsteoporosis is the most common bone disease in women over 50 in the US. A loss of bone density occurs when the body...

The best investment I have ever made! Spring is a time for taxes and a reminder for me to check up on my current investment plans and investigate future opportunities. This time around I thought I would share my best investment tip with you that...

To find out how to prepare for Tennis let’s look at the physical characteristics of the game and determine what attributes of physical performance should be addressed through training. Keep in mind: “we get fit to play a sport not playing a sport...

As at the beginning of every New Year I am certain many of you have made New Years Resolutions for 2011. Whether it’s to loose weight, exercise more regular, make better food choices, or improve your overall level of health and fitness, a Personal...

Each year millions decide to change their lives, exercise more and make better food choices. Unfortunately most of those quit as work, school, kids and other demands become overwhelming just weeks into their New Years Resolutions. Last month I...