Hi Friends in Fitness – The Holidays are around the corner and it’s time to help our sedentary friends off the couch and onto the trails, treadmills, bikes, studios, pools – whatever floats their boat! But don’t just give them a gift card – take them by the hand, and work out with them until […]
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY, May 8
Hi Friends – Please help ensure bicycle safety while celebrating walkable, bike-able communities across the nation. Locally, we will meet in Lincoln Park 7:30-8:15, May 8. Check here for other events: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org Take care and happy riding! -G
WAPO: CHRONO V BIO AGE
Hi Friends – Here is my latest story in the Washington Post. It’s about how we can affect our biological age – positively and negatively – through our habits: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/why-your-chronological-age-doesnt-tell-your-doctor-much-about-you/2019/03/25/e84beb24-4437-11e9-aaf8-4512a6fe3439_story.html?fbclid=IwAR1omnX4YeCV73sxTKM8eGhs0N08wPwHGv14k9cnynR5PXq0w5DvZgKUNjk&utm_term=.59177d2a0e0c enjoy!
MY BOOBS & EXERCISE
Hi Friends – After the general post about boobs & exercise, questions arrived about MY boobs & exercise. What sports bra? When? Why? How? Here are some answers. My preference is Jockey’s Women’s Activewear Molded Cup Seamless Bra. “What? But that’s so… pedestrian?” Yes, it’s a no-frills, cheap bra: $20-$30. Price is important to me […]
2019: NO WHEELS, 1.4 MILLION STEPS
Hi Friends – Those of you who know me well, know that I like to put my body and mind through experimentation (meditate every day! no coffee for a month! run a marathon!). Well this time the experimentation revolves around not having wheels (car went to ex in divorce; bike is out of commission) and relying […]
WASHINGTON POST: Latest story on fitness trends
Hi friends – Here is my latest story in the Washington Post! This one about fitness trends for the new year. Happy Reading! https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/fitness-experts-see-wearable-technology-group-fitness-and-hiit-leading-2019-trends/2018/12/28/56a4fe64-f968-11e8-8c9a-860ce2a8148f_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3E5SS73V7nY68GvJYpRmHyw8zPOqccy6bc5stQqYXDHDSanS7L7gN0rcE&utm_term=.443da67524e1
WASHINGTON POST: Latest story – safe yoga
Hi Fitness Friends – Here’s how to stay safe and healthy with your YOGA. Happy reading! https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/the-millions-of-new-yogis-in-the-us-should-use-these-tips-to-avoid-injury/2018/11/27/f0aa5150-e368-11e8-b759-3d88a5ce9e19_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3JT9nRLryVuKrTv1XWS0fWJOyi7npF_jlSlyEKdiN_miKltbIXREQ-LLM&utm_term=.865f6975728b
Washington Post: Stiffness, soreness?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/sore-and-stiff-after-running-or-other-exercise-those-could-be-early-signs-of-an-overuse-injury/2018/10/19/9e717dfe-d3ab-11e8-8c22-fa2ef74bd6d6_story.html?utm_term=.2ef4a72d4ea3
WASHINGTON POST
Hi Fitness Friends – Latest story in the Washington Post about how to get back into fitness after summer. Happy reading! Happy doing! https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/starting-up-or-heading-back-to-a-fitness-routine-here-are-tips-to-prevent-overdoing-it/2018/09/11/57025cbc-b07a-11e8-aed9-001309990777_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.dbd57e50a10b
WASHINGTON POST: Mood and exercise
Latest story in WaPo about depression <3 exercise. Interesting stuff + good news: a little goes a long way toward making us feel less blue https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/exercise-can-help-treat-mood-disorders-heres-why-and-how-to-get-started/2018/06/20/c8e6de32-7404-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.html?utm_term=.30e8a3cdfd94