Intelligent and iconic yes, but can a chair be healthy and inspiring too?...

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! Here are seven of Csikszentmihalyi’s 'conditions that accompany an experience of flow’ applied to your workouts...

Few brides recognize the tremendous effect that their postural alignment has on how their wedding dress fits their body. The good news is that the most drastic posture improvements come with simple awareness and the rest is generally corrected with a surprisingly simple stretch and strengthen program...

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

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 span?...

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...

What can a blogger do to keep their spine healthy?...

Gone are the days of upright ninety-degree posture. The latest research in ergonomic office chairs has us reclining at our desks. Yes, reclining...

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 calories...

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

A few words on becoming a master personal trainer...