whole body market

Yoga is good for your body, mind and spirit. It also may be good for your waistline.
A new study says that people who practice yoga are generally more in touch with their bodies making it easier for them not to over eat. Mindful eaters stop eating when they’re full and are less likely to overeat [...]

The mind is a powerful tool when trying to get in shape. The connection between mind and body is fast becoming a mainstream thought and not just for “mind-body” workouts like Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. Now it seems that every workout should be for both your body and your mind. Visualization is an example [...]

Being in excellent physical shape doesn’t make you a better debater, but it would be comforting to know that our future leaders can walk up a flight of stairs without losing their breath. We see them at rallies walk up on stage, but that doesn’t really count.
Our Presidential political candidates look as if they are [...]

It’s a rainy day, dark and gloomy. What a great day for a workout! Though it’s easy to hide under the covers all day, maybe you have to get up for work or your kids make sure you’re up and moving. Fitting in a workout is tough on days like this. It’s hard to get [...]

I am 43 and I started a formal strength training routine 10 weeks ago. I am fit. I am not overweight. I ran my first half marathon in April and I workout 6 days a week. So why the importance of strength training now? My bones need it! My muscles need it! When you’re set [...]

My morning time is the most important time of the day. It’s the time that I have to myself without children, husband, or clients demanding something from me. I happen to be a morning person, so getting up between 5 and 5:30 is not a big deal. Since my kids wake around 6:30, this time [...]

The fitness industry steals from all walks of life when they are looking for the next big trend. Physical therapists practically invented foam rollers and stability balls, but leave it to the fitness industry to take it and run with it. For years the fitness industry looked to Baby Boomers to dictate the latest fitness [...]