You have probably heard of the shoes that claim to tone your butt just by walking, amongst other things (like improved circulation, greater fat loss, strengthening of your calves, hamstrings, and low back). It is hard not to see commercials or magazines with the ads of scantly glad women with great buns donning a pair […]
My Surgery, Your Benefit
To celebrate the Fourth of July, some attend patriotic parades, others firework displays, and many go to cookouts. Me, well I chose to hang out in the ER, then the OR at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Last Sunday I completely ruptured my patella tendon as well as my lateral and medial retinaculum. For those […]
Fitness Facts and Fallacies
It’s no wonder that obesity trends are on the rise, preventable diseases running rampant, and children are succumbing to diseases and injuries at increasing rates that were previously seen only in adults. Painful conditions like low back pain have reached epidemic proportions as well. We are being deceived all the time about what is healthy, […]
Do Bootcamps Create Injuries or Results?
Bootcamps have become quite popular recently as a fitness trend. There are many reasons why. It provides group support, variety, and most importantly at a low cost. Because many people workout together, costs are low yet you can exercise frequently which most people need for accountability, motivation, and results. There is much concern, however, regarding […]
Beverly Body Balance Challenge Winners – winter/spring 2012
Another successful Body Balance Challenge has wrapped up recently, and as always, the participants acheived some amazing transformations. I am still surprised by what can happen in only 8 weeks. It isn’t just the numbers, it’s also the mindset and habits, the improved perspectives – just awesome! Seeing such improvements is so inspiring, so […]
Blown Diets and Cookouts: Stop worrying – do this instead
Ever get stressed about sticking with a diet while going to events and cookouts? Feel guilty and want to know what to do if you blow your diet over the weekend? Let’s reduce the stress of the perceived incompatibility between eating healthy and enjoying cookouts. These are two of my favorite things and they can […]