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Best Way to Exercise Bad Knees
Recently, a friend of mine asked me to put together a list of leg exercises that he could do with bad knees.
Happy Birthday Virgos!
After the woo-hoo party energy of Leo season, Virgo is on clean-up duty.
Strength Training Safety
As a certified personal trainer (CPT) it is my job to watch my clientsā form and correct it when I see even the smallest error to prevent injuries. Strength training requires a lot of mind-body awareness.
How Much Water Do You Need?
With the summer heat and air quality warnings, youād think it would be quite obvious to most people that the best way to keep our bodies healthy and high functioning is to hydrate on a regular and steady basis.
The Dangers of Processed Foods
By the early 2000s, Americans were getting more than half of their calories from chicken nuggets, artificially sweetened canned food, potato chips and other manmade concoctions.
How to Avoid Summer Weight Gain
Contrary to what you think, weight gain may be more likely during the summer than in the winter.
Lets Talk About Core Strength
Before you get on that board/bike/scooter, you should know that your body needs to be in sync with your equipment. And of course, where does all your balance and control come from? ... YOUR CORE STRENGTH.
Happy Birthday July Babies
July is a notable month - firstly though, happy birthday to all the Cancers out there! Cancer is a āMama Bearā protective energy that loves to mother, nurture and nurse people.
How to Treat Muscle Pain?
Itās hard to get through life without straining a muscle, spraining a ligament, suffering a headache or wrenching your back. And the longer youāre on the planet, the more susceptible you are to arthritis.
Summer Classes Announced
I created Core Performance Fitness and Training in 2009 because I felt gyms were designed to fail their members.
June is the Month to Take a Breath
Welcome to June; and happy birthday to the multi-tasking, joke-cracking Geminis! There is a lot going on in the sky this month, which always has an impact on our perspective and perception since we are created from the same stuff that the planets are.
Starting a Workout Program Can Be Tough
Starting a workout program can be challenging. Making the time to exercise, creating a balanced routine, and setting goals are hard enough, but add to that the muscle soreness that comes with adapting to that regimen, and it may be difficult to stay on track.
Introduction to Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles of the body while improving flexibility and balance.
What is T.U.T?
One of my biggest pet peeves is watching people workout in a rush. Whether youāre working out against a timer or completing reps - rushing or doing the exercise quickly is NEVER a good idea.
Happy Birthday Taurus People
We are in between eclipses right now - the solar was April 20 and the Lunar (a full moon on steroids) is May 5 in intense Scorpioā¦ and it will be emotionally intense
Get Physical: Take a Walk
Physical activity is essential for healthy living. But you donāt have to run marathons or do other high-intensity activities to stay healthy.
The Art of Stretching and Keeping Your Muscles Healthy
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will help maintain your muscle strength and increase your flexibility. The more flexible you are, the better it is for your joints
Welcome to Aries Season: Official Start of Spring
The true mark of the new year is with the first new moon in Aries, the very first sign of the zodiac. It rules the head, the ego, the identity. It is the ruler of new beginnings and taking action.
What is the Superset Workout?
There's something empowering about designing your own workout and knowing exactly why you're doing every single exercise.
Spring Forward in the Year of the Rabbit
Linda Ellson visits us here in Ellicottville once a year to advise us on Feng Shui, which is SO fascinating! She is a 20+ year Feng Shui practitioner and owner of Feng Shui Your World