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With the endless, often confusing and overwhelming information on the internet about weight lifting, strength training, functional fitness, power versus strength, etc., how do we know what’s what? Most importantly, what is best for me? You may ask yourself, as many of my clients and students do, what is the best way for me to [...]
As women, we are pressured to keep our figures intact and the world around us supports our desire to be thin and svelte. At the same time, we are watching our bodies change – most of which is beyond our control. Midlife hormonal changes take precedent to our old ways of eating what we want [...]
Ladies, you know the feeling. That slow, heavenly buildup of warmth and comfort that shortens your breath and explodes like a million tiny fireworks throughout your body, nearly paralyzing you with pleasure. Now, imagine that during your yoga or fitness class. A recent question from an anonymous reader goes something like this: Hi Allison. Recently, [...]
Muhammad Ali once said: “I don’t count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count”. Do more and overcome your strength and abilities; give it all and you will be rewarded. Yogi Bhajan said: “Keep up and you will be kept up” I say: “When we [...]
It’s mid-January and my boots have officially been shelved and flip flops are the only thing you’ll be seeing me wearing. If ”Fit Flops” worn with socks aren’t your thing then I have several suggestions to help lighten your load. (Colorful stripes and bright patterned socks are the look for spring. Check out these fun new [...]
Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes. - Goethe Excuses, excuses, and more excuses! (Not on my watch!) Making a commitment to stay focused on your health and fitness during the holiday season is the best way to avoid the extra five to ten pounds that many of us [...]
Hmmm…What to share with our readers this morning? Of course my brain is buried in my computer searching and reading Sundays best and most interesting offerings around the globe. When suddenly, almost magically, the ping of my inbox calls attention to a wonderfully enticing gift – Rise, Shine and, Shag! Hurriedly (of course), I read [...]
You know that logging miles on the treadmill can give you a trim body, but adding more cardio to your life will also ratchet up your smarts, boost your productivity, rev your energy, and turn you into an unstoppable success machine. Even one 30-minute cardio session pumps extra blood to your brain, delivering the oxygen [...]
If you feel hopeless and helpless when it comes to exercise – don’t give up, ever!  Enjoy this guest post from Matt Madeiro of Make Every Day Count ~ Have a great day!  Allison Let’s see if this rings any bells. When the clock hits 8, I sit. I plop back in my rolling chair, crack [...]
Welcome to our new feature where we’ll be exploring key nutritional elements and how to make sure they’re a part of your healthy eating plan. Remember, our bodies are finely tuned machines, and they depend on us to provide the highest octane fuel possible! We’re going to start with a discussion of calcium, since 90% [...]
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