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Apr 9, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzYoga these days has gone so far beyond Hatha and Vinyasa. Hybrids are all the rage, as multi-certified instructors figure out how to combine it with other practices like martial arts, dance, swimming and more. Aside from the obvious health and wellness benefits of incorporating yoga into your lifestyle, many of the formerly specialized yoga types are finding a new user base as people look to stretch their bodies and psyches to challenging new places. From hardcore to low-impact, and from tasty to downright silly, this list comprises all of our favorite hybrids that are currently on the market.... Read More |
Mar 15, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzWith less than two months to go till swimsuit season, it’s time to start thinking about working off that winter chub and getting back into trim, fit and fighting form. If it’s hard to force your body back into the standard “fit body” routine of regular five-mile runs and cross-training sessions at the gym, we recommend kick-starting your program with a “pre-vacation” at a luxury fitness retreat. Resorts and fitness companies are coming up with innovative, fun and unique programs that combine strength training, dance, hiking, biking, meditation and more.... Read More |
Jun 29, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 2 CommentsGlobal luxury fitness brand Hard Candy Fitness will officially acknowledge its new Moscow location with a grand-opening event in early August. Madonna, a business partner in the global health club with New Evolution Ventures, will attend the event and perform with dancers from her MDNA Tour.... Read More |
Jun 13, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentNike and Microsoft introduced Nike+ Kinect Training last week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. This is a custom training program to help athletes of all levels achieve their fitness goals while training at home. The same trainers from Nike who work with elite athletes of the company are featured in the new program.... Read More |
May 14, 2012 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamIt’s a luxury to be able to exercise at home in your own gym, but most fitness equipment can be bulky, too heavy to move, and just plain unflattering in a room. When one of the top ten design firms in the world, LUNAR, stepped in to change the way we look at home fitness equipment, the result is stylish, sculptural pieces of “active furniture.”... Read More |
Apr 26, 2012 | Contributor: Kellie K. SpeedIf you thought all exercise had to be tedious and no fun then you haven’t been to Sky Zone in Boston. The northeast’s first and only indoor trampoline park opened two years ago to soaring heights with its first location on Sprague Street in Hyde Park, just over the Dedham border.... Read More |
Mar 11, 2012 | Contributor: Kellie K. Speed | 7 CommentsLiving a healthy lifestyle is all the rage today but is there really a fun way to achieve this goal besides eating salads and walking on treadmills for hours on end? If that doesn’t exactly sound appealing to you (me either), then put your body to a 60-day total body workout test with Insanity.... Read More |
Jan 20, 2012 | Contributor: The Daily MealInstead of tan, come back from your vacation healthier and thinner. In place of tacky trinkets, bring back healthy foods and exercise routines. At the Pritkin Center, you'll meet with a team of doctors, dieticians, and physiologists. But don't think it's all about deprivation. The setting, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is stunning, and the meals are so delectable, you'll marvel that they're so good for you. Five to six times a day, you'll feast on such delights as panzanella herb salad, tuna carpaccio, stone crabs, sockeye salmon on morel risotto, and yes, chocolate mousse.... Read More |
Jan 16, 2012 | Contributor: Heather LarsonIf there’s one thing you usually run short of during the holidays, (besides money and time,) it’s energy. “We need a source to reconnect to when our energy battery has drained a little,” says Michael Finklestein, MD, who practices integrated and holistic medicine in Bedford, New York. “If that source is available, you can use all the energy you want.” That source can be found in changing the way you move, eat and rest.... Read More |
Jan 3, 2012 | Contributor: Heather LarsonThe potential benefits of yoga are numerous. They range from help with weight loss, stress reduction and increased flexibility to management of health conditions such as pain, depression and insomnia.... Read More |
Dec 30, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamEverywhere you turn you can see baby bumps on the hottest A-list celebrities; but in Hollywood, getting back into shape post-baby is just as important as taking care of yourself during the pregnancy. Just three months following the birth of her son Flynn with Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr could be seen showing off her Victoria's Secret body in a bikini photo shoot, as reported by People magazine.... Read More |
Dec 13, 2011 | Contributor: Linda KissamSitting in front of me is Michel Demma a trim 31 year old Temecula man with a big smile, an amazing spirit, and an inspiring story. Looking at him now would never lead me to believe he was ever anything but slim, energetic, and a leader in his field. But two years ago it was a different story. Think 400 pounds, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, depression, heart issues, eight pills a day, and a life being driven by food addiction.... Read More |
Dec 2, 2011 | Contributor: Stefanie PayneLooking for a yoga posture to improve your figure, concentration and balance all at the same time? Dancer’s Pose has variations for all skill levels, and all skill levels can lengthen and strengthen leg, hip and back muscles, while improving breath support and making more limber your shoulder and forearm muscles. Oh, and it’s fun!... Read More |
Oct 18, 2011 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentAs a stylist in demand with A-List celebrity clientele that includes the likes of Tyra Banks, Julianne Moore, Beyonce, Heidi Klum, and more, he lost track on how to take care of himself properly. His dedication toward his occupation led to him not making his own appearance a top priority. Like so many of us do over the years, Mr. Brewster had put on a few extra pounds.... Read More | | 1 | 2 |
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