Archive for April, 2008

Fitness Wins You May Not Have Thought Of!

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

My Clients are the best in the world! They always amaze me with their efforts, enthusiasm and energy- and sometimes, frankly…I think they even amaze themselves!  How great is that?
 For example…  my client Betty shared with me just yesterday that she now (after years of not being able to!) can reach her toes to paint [...]

Want to Beat Depression? EXERCISE the Blues Away

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Did you know that exercise can help
 relieve depression? ALOT!
 

Research continues to show many forms of exercise are as effective as taking antidepressants for mild to moderate depression. Exercise is also an effective addition to medication in the treatment of severe depression.
A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that daily bouts on [...]

Celebrate Earth Day 2008 with a Healthier YOU!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

It’s Earth Day, how about leaving the car and part of that carbon footprint (and save some gas money!) and take a walk around your neighborhood, a local park or beach?
Taking time to reflect on what Mother Earth has endured through the years – and she still loves us, even with all the disrespect we [...]

Avoid Invisible Woman Syndrome(sm)!

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Last week I met a female colleague for drinks at a local bar. The moment I greeted her she shuddered, “at least you noticed me sitting here!” Apparently the bartender, waitress and busboy had not.

Based on the number of times I have heard such comments, I’m starting a new movement – [...]

April 4- Walk to Work Day…

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

OK, I know, I know…. many of us drive miles and miles to work on crowded highways and there is just not a chance that walking to work can…well….work.
 But, what if you took April 4th this year as a jumping off point, a recommitment time for your physical activity program?  Park in the next office [...]

Are We Losing Touch with Nature…?

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Do you or your kids have “nature-deficit disorder”?
As seen in MinuteMan Newspapers, Westport CT  Being born and raised in Fairfield, CT I spent the summers walking, swimming, biking, playing hours of badminton along with all sorts of outdoor activities, including clamming and fishing and even (I shudder at the memory) scouting out night crawlers, those ugly [...]