In February, I like so many others, took a CPR course at the Ellicottville Fire Company. At the end of the class, it was announced that there is a shortage of ambulance drivers and EMTs, so I grabbed an application and signed up!

Welcome to October! It’s Libra season, Scorpio season and Eclipse season…. Oh my!

Breathing is an integral element in your Pilates routine. Let’s review why Pilates is so important to a good, healthy lifestyle.

Recently, a friend of mine asked me to put together a list of leg exercises that he could do with bad knees.

After the woo-hoo party energy of Leo season, Virgo is on clean-up duty.

As a certified personal trainer (CPT) it is my job to watch my clients’ form and correct it when I see even the smallest error to prevent injuries. Strength training requires a lot of mind-body awareness.

With the summer heat and air quality warnings, you’d 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.

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.

Contrary to what you think, weight gain may be more likely during the summer than in the winter.

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.

July is a notable month - firstly though, happy birthday to all the Cancers out there! Cancer is a “Mama Bear” protective energy that loves to mother, nurture and nurse people.

It’s hard to get through life without straining a muscle, spraining a ligament, suffering a headache or wrenching your back. And the longer you’re on the planet, the more susceptible you are to arthritis.

I created Core Performance Fitness and Training in 2009 because I felt gyms were designed to fail their members.

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 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.

Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles of the body while improving flexibility and balance.

One of my biggest pet peeves is watching people workout in a rush. Whether you’re working out against a timer or completing reps - rushing or doing the exercise quickly is NEVER a good idea.

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 Scorpio… and it will be emotionally intense

Physical activity is essential for healthy living. But you don’t have to run marathons or do other high-intensity activities to stay 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