YOUR HEALTH As I was huffing and puffing the other day teaching fitness classes, I was reminded once again of the importance of intensity. So many people still do not understand that the heart needs to be challenged in order to be strengthened. It is no different than our muscles; in order for them to […]
We Need to Make Our Health a Priority
Are You Fit or Healthy?
Are you fit or healthy? That’s a trick question because I hope you are both! Unfortunately, many are one or the other. Back in 1997, I was exercising hours a day and weighed only 97 pounds at 5′ 10″. I was fit, but I was not healthy due to mismanaging stress. I thought I would […]
Exercise Tips
Finally Get Fit and Live Your Life!
I don’t know about you, but I indulged this holiday. This year had its stresses and challenges, and well, I guess I just took a break and didn’t worry about what I ate. The New Year is around the corner, and it is time to get fit so we can live our life to the […]
Get Fit Where You S.I.T.
I have had more than my fair share of health challenges, especially for my age. I have learned that I can’t let limitations stop me, but rather, I must learn how to adapt and work with what I have. As we age, this becomes even more important of a principle to embrace, and I call […]
June 2020
YOUR HEALTH By now, most health clubs and gyms have opened up to some degree, allowing folks to get back on their exercise track. I thought this would be the perfect time to remind you how to get the most out of the time you spend working out. You see, 85 percent of people do […]
Kuma hikes at the Desert Vista trailhead
This summer started late but it sure has made up for it with hot temperatures and high humidity. All the trails here in Phoenix have heat restrictions for dogs: when it is 100 or higher, dogs are not allowed. Folks, at 100 with a heavy coat on, you wouldn’t want to hike anyway! Keep your […]
December 2014
Your Health The fitness industry continues to learn more about the human body and the impacts of a sedentary life. We now have the capabilities to look at one’s muscles and determine how much fat resides there. Think of a marbled steak. The more white in the meat, the worse the cut. Our muscles are […]
Get Intense
According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), 80 percent of Americans are not exercising enough to get a health benefit. As a fitness professional, this discourages me but doesn’t surprise me. Let me explain the statistic to you. It doesn’t mean people aren’t exercising. Many people hit the gym with the intent […]
