Rather than feel the restrain of a gym workout, the 3 easy to use DVD’s included in this program allow for optimum health. This revolutionary “Healthy not Skinny” exercise series was designed for non-traditional body types. With no pressure, you now have the opportunity to move from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced, all at your own pace, in your own home.

I was appalled and disgusted by last night’s Biggest Loser Season 14 show. I stopped watching this show a long time ago because of the abuse the trainers lay on the show’s contestants.  I have never pushed a client so far as to sustain an injury and I have never dropped an F bomb in their presence. [...]

Life has been very hectic lately, at times almost feeling a bit overwhelming.  With travel and meetings, I have found it incredibly challenging to keep my weekly dance and yoga class on my calendar. Here was my family weekend…3 unexpected styles of my active lifestyle! 1 – Children’s Birthday Parties – get out and play!  [...]

There has been quite a bit of loss in my life this year.  Death to be exact.  The passing of Gary in January, a joyous dancer from my college days. The passing of my 94 year old grandmother in March.  The passing of my childhood friends’ father early in July.  The passing of a client’s life partner last [...]

With the change of the season comes a change of activities.  Now is the time to get outdoors as much as possible before the dreaded Northeast summer heat and humidity.  Walking, biking, hiking through nature…all of these are excellent activities that get you outside and get you moving! At some point, you are going to [...]

I love finding movement opportunities in NYC and the places I travel.  I was thrilled to find this French sport, Pétanque, similar to the Italian Bocce, is right here in Bryant Park! I find many women still believe ‘working out’ is an all or nothing event.  Creating a “Buffet of Movement (c)” is a very [...]

Whew!  It’s been a whirlwind of a month!  Perhaps you feel the same with schedules, work, meetings and what time is left trying to fit in your health and wellness program.  But how do you stay the course when life speeds up?  Here are a few secrets I learned… 1 – Use the movement throughout [...]

Hope lies in the longer days and the magnolia buds patiently waiting to bloom.  It has been a long snowy winter.  It’s a challenge to move the body when the days are cold and dark.  But now is the moment to slowly begin to shine.  Here are 3 simple steps to get you on your [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day! I am a huge fan of chocolate, but today I am thrilled to see the Go Red campaign for women and heart disease making a real mark! Often, you may only become aware of your heart after running for a bus, climbing stairs or crying over your broken heart. Heart disease is [...]

What promises did you make to yourself on December 31st?! Are they in place now, 10 days later? Many may find themselves back to the same old, same old. I’ve been struggling with that a bit myself – concerned that the shift I wanted to make wasn’t going to happen. I was sick on New [...]