One of my favorite things is to hear about the surprise benefits people discover after becoming more physically active. I have collected them from my clients over the years and share some of them [...]
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 3 things Starbucks can teach us about reaching our fitness [...]  With the childhood obesity epidemic status recently updated from ‘looming’ to ‘it’s here”, strategies to support physical activity are a top priority for parents, teachers and video game developers. Believe it or not video games developers have been the source of some of the newest ways to get kids moving and I think some of their strategies are absolutely [...] The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show is pulsing with technology giants showcasing the latest in computers, gaming, audio, visual, and gadgets galore. The miCoach virtual running partner by Adidas is one of the newly launched fitness tools we look forward to trying out this year. [...] Puppy #5 was the most adorable creature I had ever laid eyes on, little did I know this bundle of fur would have such an impact on my fitness and my [...]  In every fitness venue I have trained every great physique always belonged to the person who showed up at least three times per week, exercised at a high level of intensity and focused on the workout instead of reading, chatting or watching TV. [...] The psychological and sociological factors that influence behaviors relating to living a healthy lifestyle appear to be far more powerful obstacles than tangible ones such as access to a food, exercise facility, and finances. Almost three quarters of respondents report motivation or lack of willpower at their biggest [...] Csikszentmihalyi speaks of the ‘flow experience’ that drives creativity in artists, poets, musicians, athletic performance and even CEO’s. Does this apply to fitness also? Can we enjoy a ‘flow experience” from our workouts? Absolutely!  From a sports psychology perspective, here are 3 (of many) reasons why I believe iphone app LoseIt is a successful tool for behavior [...] 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 [...] |
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