I learned the hard way how important stretching is for runners (and all athletes!). Tight quads, pulled hamstrings, occasional low back pain/tightness are a result of intense running for years without proper stretching afterwards.
There just never seemed to be time to stretch after an hour long run! I was so tight that entering a [...]
I was recently told about a new fitness experience north of Boston called North Shore CrossFit. I have not been there and due to the fact that I live on the South Shore of Massachusetts I probably won’t get there. However, I was recently in conversation with someone who swears by the boot [...]
Today I traveled down to Marshfield for yoga. I recently learned of a new studio called DragonFly Yoga Studios, located at 844 Webster St off Route 139. I didn’t know what to expect, I only knew what I read in the online article. The studio opened in May and is owned by [...]
If you live in the Norwood or Westwood, MA area and are looking for a great yoga class then I’ve found it for you. Alicia Silva, MSPT, founder of Expect Fitness based in Norwood, MA teaches a gentle yet challenging class on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm (summer schedule).
The class takes place at a chiropractic [...]
There is so much debate about Power Yoga. I often hear “it’s not really yoga” or “if you’re mind is already all over the place, stay away from Power Yoga”. While I never believed “it’s not really yoga”, I did believe that maybe my scattered mind was not benefiting from it so for [...]
We recently completed our first 30 days of P90X and are now 1/3 of the way done and almost finished with week 5. Time really flies! I’ve been thinking about my experience with the last 4.5 weeks, what I’m learning, how I’m approaching it and what I want to get out of it.
I was [...]
This was the rest of week 4 or “recovery week”. I didn’t feel like I needed a recovery week so I went to yoga, got a few runs in, took a full day off. Core synergistics wasn’t very recovery anyway! That was hardcore and a lot of the exercises were even too hardcore [...]
The July survey is live. To take the quick survey click here.
Or send me a comment to this post and let me know:
How do you indulge yourself?
I enjoy a massage, a yoga class and a dinner out!
Be creative, keep it clean and if over time you think of something new, please let me know what [...]
May and June’s quick poll focused on What Motivates You? Thank you to those of you who participated! There is still time to participate. Take the Motivation survey.
Below are the results.
What are the top two things that motivate you to get to the gym/exercise each day?The top two responses: I feel better when I [...]
Zucchini is in season, so buy plenty at the grocery store or farmers market for this delicious dish. The stir fry is a perfect low-fat side or main dish depending on your appetite. Perfect for summer and is ready in minutes. Let the rice cook while you prepare the vegetables.Note: I substituted artichoke [...]
