Why is this iPhone App helping so many of my clients lose weight fast?

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From a sports psychology perspective, here are 3 (of many) reasons why I believe iphone app LoseIt is a successful tool for behavior [...]

Body image and dissatisfaction in later life

Body-Image and dissatisfaction in Older Adults

Concerns about body weight and appearance can stay with us into our later years, and that adults of all ages want to shape up and look youthful. Some will go to great lengths to do so. This begs the question: Do body image issues persist across the life [...]

Live Well 360 Core Fitness Bag

Kinesiology + Passion + Paintbrush

Soccer player in motion (oil on Aluminum)

In the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics soon to be hosted here in Vancouver, I am excited to have come across the artistic work of kinesiologist Scott Kish, who “utilizing his knowledge of applied anatomy and biomechanics, takes a contemporary approach to painting, capturing the synergy of movement, energy and emotion of the subject [...]

Improve your posture with a digital camera

Would you be alarmed if your physician pulled out her digital camera and took your photo in response to your complaints of chronic headaches, back or hip pain? You shouldn’t be! It is quite possible that poor posture is the cause of your pain and discomfort. Surprisingly, a simple posture photo can be a powerful diagnostic tool and the first step in a quick and natural recovery. Before giving up or turning to last resort pain management consider having your posture assessed. You can even do it [...]

This is your neck on blogging

Shari's-neck

What can a blogger do to keep their spine [...]

Hey fashionistas, want to look better in your clothes?

Overtraining certain muscles in the gym can actually cause poor posture which will alter how your clothes fit your [...]

The future of office ergonomics looks comfy

The future of office ergonomics looks [...]

My favorite tool for tracking how much of that cheesecake you actually used up during your workout

One of the most powerful ways I have found to help my clients relate their workouts and daily physical activity levels to how much they eat is using a Polar Heart Rate monitor that tracks [...]

Thinking about getting started on a fitness program? Set yourself up for success with these 7 steps.

Thinking about getting started on a fitness program? Set yourself up for success with these 7 [...]

A few words on becoming a master personal trainer

dumbell black by Brian Lary

A few words on becoming a master personal [...]





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