When I get a new client, especially one who is unfamiliar with strength training, I begin by teaching some basics like form, tempo and breathing.  Probably the hardest of the three to teach is breathing.  

While I enjoy training a variety of people with various fitness goals, one issue stands out between both my female and male clients: how to reduce and/or get rid of belly fat.

During the hot and humid days of summer, I have found that drinking water alone has not been able to quench my thirst.  So I started researching and discovered numerous articles about the benefits of adding sea salt to your water. 

The Ride for Roswell took place earlier this summer, raising $5,603,901 and counting. This event is particularly important to our small community in which we rally around our residents suffering from this disease.

Several community members, along with mental health therapist, Laura Widger, have joined forces to launch a therapeutic support group, currently running from July-December bi-weekly.

Millions of Americans suffer from back pain on a routine basis. This problem increases with age, as bone mass diminishes, muscles stiffen, and discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility.

It’s hard to get through life without straining a muscle, spraining a ligament, suffering a headache or wrenching your back. But, when something hurts, what will make it feel better - ice or heat?

You know that strength training will help you meet your goals, no matter what they are.  And you know a strong body is a healthy body.  But, starting a whole new workout routine can be daunting.

This is Suzy Woo, your friendly astrologer. This month, I wanted to do something a little different for my beautiful readers. How can you steer your own ship in the direction of your dreams when others are facing a tsunami?

Loriann Conti resides in Great Valley, NY. She started Fresca Yoga in the spring of last year to bring awareness and teachings of the benefits that one receives from regular yoga practice.

"Stand up straight." That's timeless advice we've probably all heard at one time or another. It's worth heeding. Good posture is important to balance.

Golf has become a game of high technology equipment. One often overlooked key piece of equipment is the golfer’s body. Is it stable and strong where it needs to be? Is it mobile and flexible?

Embracing positivity, living optimistically are all chosen perspectives to take in goodness. For some, allowing goodness into your being comes naturally. For others, it might take adjusting.

Dawn and Steve Rowland have been blessed with three very talented athletic children.  For many years we shared sidelines cheering on our young athletes and watching them grow into adolescents.

THE MACKER is on the schedule in Olean!  Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played June 10-12th on Delaware Avenue downtown.

In a time so marred by negativity, look to the things that are close by and tangible.  Be thankful for your blessings and say a sincere “thank you” to the next person you see. 

The Olean Meditation Center is a non-sectarian sanctuary elevating personal well-being and spiritual living, promoting meditation practices in various forms.

5K run organized by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses to compete while promoting fitness and corporate camaraderie

Stretching is a kind of generic word we hear all the time from trainers, therapists and even doctors.  We are continuously reminded of the many benefits that come along with it.

There is a misconception that being skinny and being fit are one in the same. This tends to be more prevalent in women due to the intense media persistence promoting this stereotype.