It has been confirmed by the people at the prestigious Mayo that everyone can benefit from massages. According to research reported in February 2006, the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) reported that there are health benefits attributed to regular massage. They confirmed that human touch is actually good for both physical and [...]

Massage is an integral part of many physical rehabilitation programs and the benefits of massage provide relief to people from all walks of life. The benefits of massage as a healing therapy date back 4,000 years when massage was used in traditional Chinese medicine to cure a number of conditions.
Massage is a ‘hands-on’ therapy. There [...]

Five Tibetan Rites Classes
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Hidden in the remote regions of the Himalayan Mountains lie secrets for longevity, vitality and youth. Generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of yogic exercises which were developed from a need to keep their physical energy primed [...]

When it comes to weight training and fitness, slow and steady wins the race! When your body is ready, increase the intensity of your workout in small amounts, this will provide the challenge necessary for improvements without causing injury. Too much too soon can over stress the body, limit your progress and increase your risk [...]

Set goals that can be measured and specific to you. Goals like “weight loss or muscle gain” are usually too general. Be more specific like: reaching a certain dress size, losing 20 pounds, curling 40 pounds, etc. If your goals are large… break them up into smaller pieces (i.e. losing 5 pounds in 1 month, [...]

Cooling down should be part of every workout routine. A cool down helps your body recover from the stress of exercise and helps the circulatory system return to a resting state. Not cooling down can lead to dizziness and fainting… not a good idea with sharp metal objects typically found in gyms. A typical cool [...]

Stretching is highly recommended either before or after your workout but can really be done at any time. Corrective stretching is done before exercise but after a warm-up to lengthen chronically short muscles and help your body remain aligned properly. Relaxation stretching is done after exercise to lengthen muscles and help them return to their [...]

It’s possible to mistake thirst for hunger, so drink before you reach for something to eat. People who drink about 7 cups of water a day eat nearly 200 fewer calories than those who consume less than a glass a day. Also, if you drink a glass of water before consuming a meal you will [...]

As an aerobics instructor, I’ve been in the minority when advocating a method of class which consists of: workout, rest, workout, end. Most Instructors develop a class that lasts for 45- 60 minutes of constant movement. The theory behind this is that you will burn more fat by not stopping the activity.
However, science has now [...]