Lead Story
Wellness in the Neighboohood
A collaborative community effort with Omega Development Center brings mid-week and weekend Mind/Body and Weight Loss classes to Guttenberg, NJ. We have lined up a number of amazing teachers to provide classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, Strength, Pilates and all with Child Care options for parents!
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Training
5 Steps to Losing 20 Pounds»
Ok, so you made the commitment to yourself to lose 20, 25 or 30 pounds. Congratulations! You have started moving forward already by taking that first step of establishing a goal. With that in hand, these five, tried and tested, rules of the road will help you keep your promise to yourself.
Outdoor
Get Ready for Summer BootCamp Workouts»
If you are already thinking about warm weather and staying strong thru the summer, consider the Summer Fit Camp in Braddock Park, Hudson County for the hit of the summer outdoor excursion!
Health
Sugar Tooth & Weight Gain»
I can’t say I am surprised to read this as I prepare for my 9th mile this week (still staying current on my 3 for 3 quest!). Just ate my bowl of oatmeal (adding only one teaspoon of maple syrup), large cup of black coffee (no sweetner) and three slices of turkey bacon. [...]
Over 40
Dancing Outdoors – On Skates!»
I am so excited about joining up with this totally “old-skool” group of folks, dancing, playing, sweating and rollerskating/blading in Central Park.
Exercise
Fit for the Long Haul»
Barack and Michelle are going to change the habits of our nation of people in spirit, mind and body. The examples and messages being delivered by their behaviour is phenomenal. As a fitness professional, however, I will only speak to the changes I hope and anticipate seeing as a result of their personal focus on health and fitness.
Politics
90 Minute Workouts»
As you know, I voted, donated and stumped in the primary and general election for Obama. I cried at the foot of the TV watching his speech, not just on November 4th, but virtually every time he did speak.
Nutrition
Egg Whites Made Better!»
I have been using Papetti Egg Whites (now Crystal Farms) for years. I love them because they are already pasteurized; two egg whites come in a little plastic cup that I empty many mornings into a custard bowl; pop into the microwave and 2 minutes later have perfectly instant “souffle” egg whites. Now I found a way to make them better!
News
No Smoking!»
Pilates was represented in the Great American Smoke Out at the Palisades Fitness Center on November 20th with help from four regular Pilates practitioners, Marisol, Carolyn, Lynn and Diane and four Palisades Hospital employees.
