According to a new study from Michigan State University, students who exercised regularly had slightly higher GPAs than those who did not. Of course, there’s the added bonus of better health, energy, and attitude too. The research also indicated that students with memberships stayed in school longer. An increase of 3.5 percent in two-year retention
Last year my routine mammogram report came back as suspect and they wanted to do a follow up diagnostic mammogram. it’s the same machine, same process only they get more angles, use a lens that can zoom in tighter, and there’s greater radiation exposure. I didn’t do it. I am skeptical about diagnostics. Especially when
Last night 60 Minutes reported on the gender differences in drug testing. This will probably not surprise you: Most of pharmaceutical drug testing is done on males. Not only human males but animals in testing are almost always males. The recommendations and findings then are gender-oriented but not gender specific. In other words, science defaults
I recently spent some time teaching private Pilates sessions at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The population skews older with the average being in their 60s. Part of my protocol is to gather information about health conditions and medications. Whether your are an instructor or client – do not skip this part. As I discovered, most of
When I first started in the fitness business more than 10 years ago, someone said to me, “personal trainers are just babysitters for people who don’t know how to work out.” Oh yeah? Tell that to professional athletes and Olympic champions who rely on their trainers for inspiration, motivation, and fitness know-how. And now those
What is Pilates and how will it benefit you? I get that question a lot. In short, it meets you where you are right now and takes you further than you can imagine. Need more strength? Balance? Muscle? Coordination? You’ll get it. Pilates is a way to more fully realize your potential. Recently, WebMD showcased
A new study reports the first evidence of specific molecular changes in the body following a period of mindfulness meditation. The study looked the effects of a day of intensive mindfulness practice in a group of experienced meditators. Researchers compared them to a group of untrained control subjects who engaged in quiet non-meditative activities. After
Pilates certifications can be snagged in a weekend or take several years and hundreds of hours to earn. I invested two years studying for my comprehensive certification which also included an apprentice program. I delved deeply into anatomy, biomechanics and how to work with injuries and limitations. It’s a fascinating and endless journey. More than
We date online why not diet online? More than one of my clients have credited various apps for helping them drop a few pounds, improve their food choices and get fitter faster. And now Greatest Loser guru Jillian Michaels throws down another challenge by partnering with Dietbetter. This online dieting site just might work for
If you love Greek style yogurt chances are you’ve enjoyed Chobani. According to the CEO, they’ve voluntarily recalled products due to a type of mold commonly found in yogurts that don’t have preservatives. The problem affected about 5% of it’s product and is reported to be solved now. AFFECTED PRODUCTS If you purchased yogurt with