Q: What do you use for skin care products? A: I’m as concerned with what I put ON my body as I am with what I put IN my body. I buy only products that are free of phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, and parabens. As with food, I buy organic whenever possible. I look for […]
Q: Is there anything I can do about the indents in my shoulders from bra straps? A: Here are four things you can do right now about those indents: Go Shopping: Toss your old bras that have lost their elasticity and support. Get properly fitted for a bra. Check out this video to […]
After almost 18 years working with people in the fitness and wellness fields, I’ve come up with my 3 ground rules for helping clients while taking care of my own wellbeing. Walk the Walk: I pride myself on this one. I have never and will never ask a client to do anything I don’t […]
Q: How do I get my heels down in downward facing dog? A: Here’s the big secret: Your heels never have to touch the ground in downward facing dog. In fact, there’s a very good chance that if your heels are touching the floor, your back is out of alignment. Unless you are very flexible […]
Q: Why do my wrists hurt in yoga? A: If you’re experiencing joint pain, it’s always a good idea to have it checked out by your doctor first. Provided there are no major issues, here are some reasons you could be experiencing pain in your wrists in yoga poses such as plank, quadruped, and chatarunga: First, […]
I do not run. When one of my corporate fitness students heard this, she asked, “Then what do you do for cardio?” For a lot of people, running is their go-to cardio. And some of these people do like to run. But for those of us that don’t, there are other options […]
Q: Does practicing Yoga make you a Hindu? A: Great question! You can subscribe to any religion, philosophy, or spiritual practice or to none at all and experience the healing benefits of Yoga. Yoga now mostly means a class we attend or a series or flow of postures (asanas). The word Yoga comes from yoke, […]
Q: My back hurts when I deadlift. Should I wear a weightlifting belt? A: The purpose of a weightlifting belt is performance enhancement, not injury prevention. When used correctly, it creates additional intra-abdominal pressure to support the back through a lift. The belt is worn for compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, Olympics lifts and […]
Q: A colleague asked “How do you stay motivated in your own training?” A: Sometimes it’s tough to find motivation for myself after a day of motivating other people. Here’s what helps me stay on track: Having someone else write my programming. Not just for the accountability factor, but also so I don’t have […]
Q: Bianca, corporate fitness student asked “Why don’t we bench press in class?” A: Bench press usually isn’t part of my group programming for a few reasons: In the limited amount of time we have, I want to include the exercises that will give them the most benefit for their time and effort. The goals […]