Mention charity, and I am assailed by guilty feelings. It is a shameful admission, particularly for a life coach, but I never feel that I give enough. Many times, my good intentions for donating time and money to numerous worthy causes take a back seat to other life commitments. I won’t list excuses – some <... >
The beauty of charity walk, runs, and bike rides is that while helping others, you’re also helping yourself get in shape. The downside of such events is that the sun is usually scarring your skin for life, you pulled a hamstring because you stretched too hard, and you’re dehydrated because all your water is finished <... >
It’s July, it’s summer, and we all know what that means – “throw another shrimp (chicken, steak, etc.) on the barbie.” Coming from Texas, barbequing is a way of life for me. You’d never catch my mom turning on the oven in the summer, ya’ll, not with those scorching temperatures outside. Like mother, like daughter. <... >
RYKà„ was founded in 1987 by Sheri Poe after she was unable to find an exercise shoe that would fit her correctly. She had developed lower back pain and leg problems from poorly designed sport shoes and was pretty fed up. Hence was the decision to start a company that would be committed exclusively to <... >
New York Sports Club and 77WABC radio have individually supported and sponsored many great causes throughout the years. Now they have teamed up in an effort to motivate people to get fit and in better shape. As part of this project, I have been training Jill Vitale, former producer of the Sean Hannity show on <... >
Americans are among those with the best teeth in the world, and we consider a smile to be a social asset. Brush up below on how to brighten your grin, from most to least expensive. * Brite Smile Spas These brightening salons can whiten an average of nine shades or more in one hour, which <... >
“Bridal boot camps” are literally popping up all over the country. The idea is intense training classes for brides and their bridal parties to shape up in preparation for the big day. After all, what is more important to the bride than looking and feeling fantastic on this special occasion? Well, other than getting married, <... >
Pre-wedding planning should be as much fun as the ceremony and the party. But as it happens, it is one of the most stressful times of a couple’s life. The stress level is understandable given the enormous amount of preparation that goes into making everything perfect. This stress can be detrimental to the couple’s physical <... >
A training program, Buff Brides, offered at all New York Sports Clubs and their affiliates-Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington Sports Clubs, can help get you in great physical shape for the big day. The original concept comes from Buff Brides, the book by Sue Fleming. Sue Fleming, fitness trainer and author, explains, “Brides-to-be are the most <... >
The benefits of resistance training – also known as weight training, weight lifting or strength training – outweigh the negative myths. Many women are afraid to lift weights worrying that they will bulk up and get too muscular. That is just plain hogwash. The truth is that most women would have difficulty developing large muscles, <... >
The ancient Hindu tradition of Yoga can be defined as training the consciousness to attain spiritual insight and tranquility. Over time, as it has become part of various other cultures, Yoga’s scope has broadened. Yoga practice, once for the hippies of the 60′s, is now one of the hottest workouts of the Millennium. It would <... >
Passover is April 23 this year. I’d like to share some recipes that are healthy and tasty for the holiday of unleavened bread. Some I have slightly modified to make them a bit healthier without losing any of the taste. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 cup hot water 1 cup matzo farfel (whole wheat available) 1/2 <... >
Strength Systems USA is a nutritional supplements company of note, and here are some of their new products, currently in stores: * Triple Delicious High Protein Bar-Triple Layer Protein Energy. The protein bar comes in three flavors: peanut butter and jelly, caramel fudge almond brownie, and caramel chocolate peanut. There is only 1 gram of <... >
Would you like to see what the professional athletes do to get into shape for their season? How do some of them get those tight, hard bodies? What exercises keep some of those football, basketball and baseball players in tiptop condition? You’ll find out when taking the Pre-season Sports Conditioning class offered at several New <... >
As a personal trainer, I often walk through the gym and am in a surround-sound version of smell, with people working out in every direction. If you want to precede your arrival with aroma-just as Cleopatra headed down the river to meet Mark Anthony in perfumed ships so he could smell her coming-make sure your <... >
In October, as a nod to breast cancer awareness month, Go SMILE founder Jonathan Levine and his wife Stacey will be thinking pink, offering new cases of their trademark compact in luxuriously soft pink leather. The compact ($28) can be purchased at all GoSMILE retailers (Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Nieman Marcus, Saks, Henri Bendel, and Nordstrom) and <... >
I was looking to spice up my daily workouts. The treadmill, Stairmaster and Precor were becoming monotonous. The weight machines were the weight machines. I was B*O*R*E*D! I looked at the list of classes offered at my gym. Step aerobics. Done it. African Dance. No thanks. Boxing. Hmmm. Sounds interesting. I decided to give it <... >
I am “pumped” (I couldn’t resist the obvious pun) to join the Beauty News NYC team and share my knowledge and findings in the health and fitness arena. My passions are fitness, writing and acting, so Beauty News NYC is a perfect fit. Image means so much in the Entertainment Industry and beyond. When you <... >
Chances are you have attended at least one yoga class, so you know that yoga is like a massage from the inside out. And, it’s a great way to ease your mind and energize your body. So why not take your yoga practice on the road for a weekend? Thanks to Practice Yoga, a studio <... >
