How do you motivate yourself to go for a walk? To prepare dinners for the week? To get up from your desk and move around? The answer is your health and fitness goals. One of the secrets to successfully achieving your goals is to make them personal and specific. Let me give you an example. [...]

Are you looking to stay active this winter? How about a game of broomball? You’ll have to brave the elements, but you’ll have fun and get some great exercise. For more info check out Madison Sports and Social Club. MSCC even has ping pong and dodgeball leagues. So there’s something for everyone.

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We all know that drinking water is good for you. 8 cups a day, right? As a matter of fact, our bodies are made up of over 60% water. Muscle cramps and dry skin are just a couple of the telltale signs of dehydration. During this time of year, we’re lathering our bodies in lotion [...]

The first time I saw a stability ball was in 1993 when I was volunteering at a physical therapy clinic in Redondo Beach, California. The physical therapist who I was assisting encouraged me to try some balancing exercises on the ball. I was skeptical at first since I’d never seen one at a gym before. [...]

Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, garlic as an anti-fungal, and ginger has anti-viral agents. In the October issue of Science News, researchers discuss saffron’s ability to suppresses a slew of known cancer-related compounds. Read the whole article.

This summer I started writing a health and fitness book. As a matter of fact, I’m working on page 62. Still a ways to go. I’ve titled it The No Routine Workout. This reflects my holistic approach to personal training as well as my goal to help people become more intuitive, really more “in tune”, [...]

The Bras for a Cause event was a huge success! We raised over $10,000! A BIG THANKS to all of the volunteers and models. Here is some footage from Thursday night. See if you recognize some of the models. I was lucky #7!

Mark your calendar for this great fundraiser! Bras for a Cause will be held on October 13th from 5PM-8PM at The Edgewater Hotel. Enjoy an entertaining runway show, live auction, music and food organized by the Women’s Council of Realtors in Madison. It benefits an amazing local charity Breast Cancer Recovery of Madison. Beautifully decorated [...]

Sleep’s function has long been a mystery, but many researchers have gathered evidence that it is important for learning and memory. Two new studies confirm that sleep plays a central role in solidifying memories and preparing the brain for new learning. Click here to read the whole story in the June edition of Science News.