How to make it stick?
Having spent a lifetime in the health and fitness industry I’ve had the opportunity to see a wide range of participants. Regardless of age…
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Only as old as your spine is flexible!
“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” Joseph Pilates The…
Play, Passion and Purpose
With the passing of Steve Jobs last year, not only did the latest biography spawn conversations, but chatter continues on the topic of creativity…
Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President, I take the liberty to write you a public letter concerning what I believe is a negative contributor to the health…
The Coach’s Daughter: A Father’s Day Tribute to Leadership
What if? What if the number of active and engaged citizens determined the wealth of a nation? What if as a people, we celebrated…
Mobility vs. Flexibility
Understanding and implementing simple joint mobility routines into your health regime can be beneficial, and possibly extend the “moving years” of your joints. Over…
Role Models not Super Models
Recently, I attended a conference led by several well-established icons in the Pilates’ world. As a constant learner, I find it refreshing and energizing…
A Dancer’s Perspective: Sustainable Performance
Part 2 Don’t get hurt! In my previous post I discussed staying warm, as a cornerstone of a dancer’s sustainability. Here I explore the…
A Dancer’s Perspective: Sustainable Performance
Setting the Stage To become a professional dancer requires complete mastery of the human body. It is a meticulous combination of strength, flexibility, endurance,…
Let’s change the conversation!
Talking about being “healthy” is an American obsession. In my experience, 17 years living and working abroad, people beyond our shores do not constantly…