Whether you’re at home or at the gym, you can now work out with Birgitt by following the steps in her exercise and warm-up videos. She gives you tips and advice on how to move without straining muscles so that you can avoid unnecessary pain while getting the most out of your workout.
Relax! Tension Is Harmful
Our bodies react to the world around us and within us in many ways. Our bodies act like sponges; they can pick up positive energy or trap the negative energy of stress and tension. We all have had those moments that we don’t even realize we are...
Staying Positive for the Next 24 Hours
I want to challenge you today on getting your mind right. You might be thinking what exactly I mean by that. It means that you will, for the next 24 hours, pay attention to what you say, think and do. Here are three examples to keep the focus on the...
Stretching Is Teaching the Muscles to Relax
Muscles work hard every day. Give them the relaxation they need. Stretch, stretch and stretch again. When your muscles relax, you get a feeling of calmness and have less pain...
Personal Training and Fat Loss
To Fit You implements the best of all disciplines to shape your body with your individual goals in mind — drawing from a full range of whole-body exercises and strength training. As you begin your body makeover, your central nervous system will be...
You Need a Spark!
I love this site – SparkPeople. Even the name sounds good. SparkPeople’s mission is to SPARK millions of PEOPLE to reach their goals and lead healthier lives. They offer nutrition, health and fitness tools, support and resources that are 100% free...
What Wellness Coaching Is, and Why It Works
In wellness coaching, the coach and the client are not usually in the same place during the training. Coaching is by phone. Wellness coaches are viewed as focusing on behavior change, meeting people at their personal baselines and offering privacy...
Stay Fit: The Choice Is Yours
This has been the hottest summer ever! Having said that, I have been impressed with all of the Lazybrook residents who, in spite of the heat, found ways to keep their exercise program going. I may not know all of you by name, but I am out a lot and...
Summer Is the Time We All Slow Down
Summer is upon, us and extreme heat keeps us indoors and less active. Sitting by the pool is nice but won’t burn a calorie. If you don’t belong to a gym or don’t have enough time to get to one, what else can you do? Walk. It is a great way to start...
Gardener’s Fitness. Are You Ready?
Finally, spring is in the air. The birds are chirping, butterflies are showing up and it is not getting dark so early. It is also nice to see some of you out walking, working in your yard and, yes, even washing your cars. Of course, I notice these...
