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Maha Moha the Great Delusion

April 29th, 2009 at 3:00 pm » Comments Off

Funky, upbeat and fun, this chanting CD is a fusion of rock/pop grooves with world instruments and ancient mantras….



Fit Fact - Weight training helps you burn more fat

April 29th, 2009 at 4:23 am » Comments Off

While most of us know the benefits of strength training (strong muscles and bones, higher metabolism, etc.), there are still people who avoid lifting weights. Sometimes it’s because they…



Exercise of the Week: Front and Reverse Lunges

April 28th, 2009 at 5:30 am » Comments Off

This week’s exercise of the week is a huge, huge, huge favorite of most of my clients. When I tell them we’re going to be doing front and reverse…



Vote in This Week’s Poll: Has exercise improved your health?

April 27th, 2009 at 4:15 am » Comments Off

I was at a fitness conference over the weekend and I realized how far we’ve evolved in the fitness world since I started training some 15 years ago (I…



White House Yoga

April 27th, 2009 at 12:50 am » Comments Off

This year’s annual White House Easter Egg roll encompassed much more than the century old tradition has before. Of the…



Quick Exercises to Reduce Stress

April 24th, 2009 at 2:00 am » Comments Off

There’s no question that times are stressful right now and escaping from that stress seems impossible. Aside from avoiding the news and our bank statements, the only real solution…



Piperine Research Update

April 23rd, 2009 at 10:23 am » Comments Off

Yesterday I contacted Dr. Soumyana to get an update on the piperine research which she founded. Here is what she said:
We are presently seeking external funding to do a safety trial of piperine in vitiligo.  The economic downturn has meant that we could not proceed as fast as we would have liked, but rest assured that we are still working on this project.
The state of our world’s economy is affecting lives across the board, so it should come as no surprise that educational institutions are, too, experiencing cut-backs.  This …



Do you have problems taking a break from exercise?

April 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 am » Comments Off

If you’re a veteran exerciser, you probably exercise most of the time. You probably plan your workouts and get your stuff ready the night before. You set your…



Exercise of the Week - Wall Sits with Leg Lifts

April 21st, 2009 at 5:05 am » Comments Off

Ball squats are a great variation of traditional squats, but if you want to add even more intensity and build endurance, these wall sits with leg lifts will do the…



The Growing Field of Yoga Therapy

April 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm » Comments Off

As yoga increases in popularity and validity, its therapeutic applications are also growing. In addition to being a practice…