Technically, a dancing career does not require taking a single human anatomy class. But just like a working knowledge of muscles can be helpful, a complete understanding of the human foot can be particularly significant for any dancer. Did you know that human feet are extremely complex? These relatively small structures actually incorporate 52 of […]
Health
Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar, Part 1
According to the American Heart Association, adults should only intake a maximum of 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons of sugar for women – each day. If you’re regularly getting more than that and are over 30, you’re probably experiencing joint pain, skin problems, excessive weight gain, and possibly even heart problems. […]
Healthy Home Snacking for Young Athletes, Part 1
When you start trying to eliminate refined flours & sugars and then nitrates & nitrites, you’ll probably realize that finding appropriate snack foods gets a little harder. Almost all the easy, go-to prepackaged snacks are off the table. Even most “healthy options” aren’t as healthy as they propose to be. But your young athlete needs […]
Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in […]
Tips on Losing Fat from a Certified Personal Trainer
The vast majority of people who come to trainers wish to lose excess fat as at least part of their goal. Even the people who were skinny when they arrived here contended they had fat they wished to lose! Fat doesn’t accumulate on your body overnight and it won’t come off overnight either. It’s a […]
When Dieting & Exercise Don’t Work
If this is happening with you, then there is something that can be improved upon – because the general formula is correct. I have heard this complaint more times than I can count (that’s often why people who are now my clients have come to me). By asking questions, I can usually trace it down […]
How To Avoid Getting Swimmer’s Skin
Now that you understand what causes swimmer’s hair and how to prevent it in the future, let’s backtrack and give you some tips on how to cope if your hair is already showing signs of damage. Then we’ll take a look at what we’ll term “swimmer’s skin.” (Yeah, I’m pretty sure we just made that […]
How To Avoid Getting Swimmer’s Hair
We’ve all heard about swimmer’s ear, but what about swimmer’s hair? The more time you spend in your new backyard swimming pool, the greater the likelihood will be that you’ll start to see and feel some ill effects of regularly exposing your skin and hair to chlorinated water. But there’s no need to worry: you […]
When to Hire a Personal Trainer
When I first started training people professionally (many years ago), I figured the best time to find clients would be just before Christmas and the New Year for those buying Christmas gifts or making New Year’s resolutions. I was WRONG on both counts! People buy gym memberships for both of those times. When they discover […]
How do They Get Those Surgical Instruments So Clean?
Have you ever wondered how surgical instruments are kept so clean? Considering the work they do it seems pretty amazing that they can even be re-used! All the bodily fluids as well as the infectious bacteria they come in contact with makes it seem sort of risky. But, of course, we also can’t be throwing […]
A GOOD Fat to Have
One of the requests from nearly everyone that comes to me is, “help me lose some fat.” Even those who don’t have any to lose don’t want to have any more. And, at this time in history – with nearly half of our population in this country considered OBESE, who could question them? What if […]
Personal Fitness Trainer – Serving Bel Air, Forest Hill, MD
Are You Ready? What have you been doing since summer or since the holidays ended? If “getting ready for NEXT year” is your answer, good for you! If your exercise & eating plan has been a little less than optimum, don’t worry, I CAN FIX YOU!!! The average American gains between 2-6 lbs over the […]
Infant & Toddler Swimming Pool Safety
Your backyard pool setting can benefit greatly from the liveliness that babies and young children bring! With so many potential advantages for their physical and mental health, the sensory component of water provides youngsters with an interesting method to explore the world around them. However, little kids also present some special difficulties for the pool […]
Sun Protection for Infants & Toddlers
Your summertime fun in the backyard pool can undoubtedly be also greatly enjoyed by babies and toddlers! However, do all in your power to ensure the safety of the youngest members if your circle of friends and family includes young children who frequent your backyard pool. Swimming pools can result in increased exposure to direct […]
Lowering Your Swimming Pool’s Chloramine Level
We assume you’re interested in learning how to get rid of chloramines now that you’ve read about their harmful consequences. It’s kind of a case of good news and terrible news. The bad news is that there may not be much you can do if you spot chloramines in a public pool. Fortunately, there are […]