Archive for May 2007
How Values Affect Program Adherence
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Read MoreBuilding Business Alliances With Competitors
Before I met Deidre King of Fitness Communications, I didn’t know any other fitness pros who offered writing and editing services specifically for the fitness industry, …
Read MoreAlcohol’s Effect on Health
Does drinking alcohol help your health or is it better to just say no? For some people the benefits outweigh the risks; for others the risks are far greater than the potential benefits.
So, who exactly is a candidate for safe, moderate drinking, and who is not? To find out, r…
4 Core Challenges of Running a Pilates Business
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Read MoreSample Class: Individualized Indoor Cycling
Indoor cycling is a very efficient and user-friendly exercise. The beauty of this format is that you can increase and decrease intensity at will. You can close your eyes durin…
Read MoreCarving Out Your Coaching Niche
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Read MorePodcasting: The New Stealth Marketing Tool
If you have been thinking of adding a podcast to your website for promotional purposes but have been put off by the learning curve involved, fear not. These days, posting Web audio in the form of an easily downloadable podcast is as effortless as making a phone call.
A comp…
Professionalism in a Service Industry
In the first two articles of this five-part series, I discussed …
Read MorePilates and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most meaningful and remarkable experiences in a woman’s life. Physical radiance, the surge of endorphins, and excitement about becoming a mother for the first time or again are among the most enjoyable benefits. However, pregnancy is also a physically and emotionally taxing experience because of the pain and discomfort that can go hand in hand with anatomical changes.
Read MorePilates and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most meaningful and remarkable experiences in a woman’s life. Physical radiance, the surge of endorphins, and excitement about becoming a mother for the first time or again are among the most enjoyable benefits. However, pregnancy is also a physically and emotionally taxing experience because of the pain and discomfort that can go hand in hand with anatomical changes.
Read MoreFour Methods to Mitigate Stress
There’s no way to avoid stress altogether—pressures and tensions are a normal part of everyday existence. But repeated and prolonged stress can do damage to your mind and body. Learning to protect yourself from the effects of chronic stress may help you live a longer, healthier life, according to the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI) for Mind Body Medicine of Massachusetts General Hospital in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Read MoreFeedback From the Field
In a previous issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, we asked: Do you offer complementary body work such as massage therapy or Feldenkrais as a profit center? What lessons have you learned from offering these options? Here’s what you had to say.
Read MoreFeedback From the Field
In a previous issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, we asked: Do you offer complementary body work such as massage therapy or Feldenkrais as a profit center? What lessons have you learned from offering these options? Here’s what you had to say.
Read MoreThe Alphabet Soup of Nutrition Terminology: Part 2
Staying abreast of emerging nutrition research studies can be a real challenge for busy wellness professionals. Half the battle is making sense of the terms used to describe new scientific findings. One day “genetics” is making headlines, while the next day everyone is talking about the “glycemic index.”
Read MoreFeldenkrais® Method May Help People With Alzheimer’s
The Feldenkrais Method may improve quality of life for patients with Alzheimer’s and enable them to learn new habits, according to an article published in Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly (2006; 7 [4], 278-86).
Read MoreMaximizing Motivation, Minimizing Fear
What keeps some people motivated to return to your classes week after week, while others have a harder time? According to experts, they may be afraid. "People avoid situations where they think they may fail," says David Conroy, PhD, assistant professor of kinesiology and director of the sport psychology lab at Pennsylvania State University in University Park.
Read MoreEmptying Your (Head) Trash
“There just aren’t enough hours in the day to exercise!” “My injuries prevent me from doing yoga now that I am older.” “I tried Pilates once, and it didn’t do any good.”
Read MoreIyengar Yoga Promotes Well-Being in Cancer Survivors
Last year alone some 213,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that 2 million women have survived. Many women with breast cancer seek complementary interventions that will enhance their quality of life. However, research is lacking about whether programs such as yoga also benefit immune function.
Read MoreSurvey Finds Personal Training on Top; Aerobics on Decline
SAN DIEGO-Personal training still is the most successful program for retaining newcomers, according to a survey by IDEA Health & Fitness Association.The survey showed a growing trend toward putting people first before choosing the mode of exercise, which is reinforced by the variety of programs now available to meet a wide range of consumer needs regardless of age or physical condition, say…
Read MoreLet’s Get Virtual
&The Press-Enterprise Brenda Maston knocked herself out sculpting her butt, abs and thighs after she signed on several months ago with a personal trainer. "She put me on a diet and targeted trouble spots between my waist and knees," says Maston. "The results were absolutely amazing." Just one thing was missing: her instructor, Angie Lustrick. …
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