The below article first appeared on the New York Times Website on April 15, 2019. | By Austin Frakt With plantar fasciitis and other ailments, a key is a realistic therapy routine you can fit into your day. People rarely follow a doctor’s orders to the letter. We often seek treatments that meet our
The below article first appeared on the IDEA Health & Fitness Association Website on Mar 25, 2019.Did you know that good posture helps minimize stress on tendons, joints and ligaments? Plus, better posture can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Good posture may improve your job prospects, verbal communication, self-confidence and mood and
Washington, D.C. – As part of their mission to enable their clients to become masters of their own fitness, DC Pilates is excited to announce a new partnership with Farm to Fitness, a Washington DC-based food delivery service. What is special about the new partnership is that they will deliver fresh produce “directly to your
The below article was first published via the Washington Post on November 19, 2018 | By Eliza BerkonI had barely clicked my riding shoes into my stationary bike pedals when the spinning instructor — one part Richard Simmons, one part Delilah — started waxing poetic about all the internal struggles each rider surely was facing. I
Body like a mountain Breath like the wind Mind like the sky ~Tibetan Meditation Instruction By Leo Babauta A number of meditation traditions have practices that are a dropping of the ego into wide open awareness. I’d like to share this kind of practice with you, because it is one of the most powerful experiences you
We know how vital lifting weights is to our overall health just as much as we know Top Gun is the greatest movie of all time (not even up for debate). But as a lifelong meathead, I’ve found that strength training alone can’t be the only thing I cultivate for my health, and neither should
FIT LIFE - April 15, 2015 Modernization can be both a blessing and a curse. Everything from the modern factory to the home has been upgraded with easy-to-use machines or appliances, making life easier in many ways, but there is a downside. Technology tends to reduce our opportunities to be physically active throughout the day,
Q: When lifting weights, why should you rest between sets? A: Muscles need time to replenish some of their energy supply and make training adaptations. So, rest one to three minutes between sets. Shorter rests are better for building endurance than for strength, however, and they help keep your heart rate up—providing something of a
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By Diana Rodriguez Reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD Exercise that strengthens muscles all over your body may be just what the doctor ordered for your back pain. When your back hurts, all you probably want to do is curl up in bed or on the couch and rest, waiting for the pain to end and the healing