Gifts Outside the Box

23 12 2011

Today, giving a healthy gift means more than sticking a bow on a fruit basket or exercise video. Here are a few gift ideas to help keep your friends and family healthy: Read the rest of this entry »



Cigars Increase Risk of Early Death From Heart Disease

14 12 2011

Cigar smoking has become an increasingly popular trend and a growing public health concern in recent years. While many mistakenly believe that cigars are a safe alternative to cigarettes, recent research reveals that cigars carry many of the same health hazards as cigarettes. Read the rest of this entry »



Aerobics Making the Student Connection

14 12 2011

Gone are the days when clients participated in an aerobics program for “just a little exercise.” They not only want their instructors to give them a good workout, they want to be educated, entertained and cared for as well. Read the rest of this entry »



Safety for the Weight Room

6 12 2011

Safety is boring. Members don’t come up to you and say, “Thank you for running a safe program!” There are no safety trophies or bonuses. In fact, safety is seldom talked or thought about — until something bad happens. Read the rest of this entry »



The Power of Meditation. Part 2

1 12 2011

Meditation Is What You Make It
Monaghan sees three types of people seeking the benefits of meditation:

those who want to improve their health;

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The Power of Meditation. Part 1

1 12 2011

Do you often have what I call gypsy brain — a mind that flips from a work assignment to your mom’s surprise birthday party to an overcharge on your phone bill to a dozen e-mails that just arrived, and back to work again, only this time a different project, all in a matter of 60 seconds or less?

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