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Shirley Archer

West Palm Beach, FL
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About Me

Shirley Archer, JD, MA, was the 2008 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and is IDEA’s mind-body-spirit spokesperson. She is a certified yoga and Pilates teacher and an award-winning author based in Palm Beach, Florida, and Zurich, Switzerland. Two of her books, The Walking Deck and The Streng... moreShirley Archer, JD, MA, was the 2008 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and is IDEA’s mind-body-spirit spokesperson. She is a certified yoga and Pilates teacher and an award-winning author based in Palm Beach, Florida, and Zurich, Switzerland. Two of her books, The Walking Deck and The Strength and Toning Deck, are now featured as iPhone apps. Contact her at www.shirleyarcher.com. less
Profession
Pilates Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Wellness/Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor
Expertise
Activities: Aerobics, Body Leverage/Bodyweight Training, Cardio Machines, Circuit Training, Core Conditioning, Cycling, Kickboxing, Meditation, Mind & Body, Personal Training, Pilates, Stretching/Flexibility, Walking, Water Fitness, Yoga
Specialties: Corporate Wellness, Executive Fitness, Fat Loss, Mind-Body Fitness, Stress Management, Toning and General Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Weight Training, Wellness/Preventive
Degrees
BA , Stanford University
JD , Georgetown university
Master's Degree , Harvard University
Title
Owner
Company
Shirley S Archer Associates LLC
Company Location
2700 N Ocean Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33404, US
Website
www.shirleyarcher.com
Certifications/Trainings
ACE - Group Fitness Instructor
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ACSM - ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
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NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer
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TheMethod Pilates - Matwork: Exercise/Fundamentals
Verified
Wellcoaches - Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Verified
Strong, Stretched & Centered Body-Mind Institute - Mind-Body Instructor
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University of Massachusetts: Mindfulness-Based Str - 9-Day Intensive Practicum in MBSR, qualified to te
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy - Certified Yoga Siromani
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The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute - Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
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Ananda Yoga - Certified Level I Teacher
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Pilates Institute - Matwork Diploma
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YMCA - Faculty Trainer
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CPR Certified
American Heart Association
AED Certified
American Heart Association
Amerian Heart Association
Liability Insurance
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Shirley Archer's Articles

Taking Moments to Enjoy Life Can Help Clients Make Positive Health Decisions

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA
When you feel unwell a lot of the time, it can be a challenge to take the healthy steps you know would benefit you. New studies suggest, however, that people with chronic dise...

Tai Chi Improves Balance for Parkinson’s Patients

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA
For people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease, twice-weekly tai chi training appears to improve postural stability, while also increasing functional capacity and ...

Pilates Improves Balance, but Questions Remain

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA

Brain Stimulation Across Lifespan May Reduce Dementia

By Shirley Archer, JD, MA
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Shirley Archer's Exercise Videos
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Mindful Movement

By Shirley Archer
Mindful movement exercises to relieve stress
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Shirley Archer's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Successful Pilates & Yoga Programs (Book)
by Shirley Archer, JD, MA, Kevin Bowen, Mara Carrico
Price: $29.95
Member Price: $19.95 (Save $10.00)
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    Shirley's Answers

    What are your specific recommendations for abdominal exercise for a prenatal woman in her first, second, third trimester?

    I've trained many Pre-natal, post-partum women and each pregnancy is different. It's important to listen carefully to th... read more

    Is it better to use free weights or machine weights?

    I agree with the comments on the value of free weights for more functional training and more neuromuscular stimulation. ... read more

    What are the best exercises to increase flexibility?

    There is no one "best" stretch. It's best to enjoy a well-rounded program of stretches for all of the major muscle group... read more

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