Feets of Strength
If you’ve been to the studio, you know we are a shoes-off, but socks-on, establishment. Part of this is hygiene related to be sure. More importantly, training with our feet on the ground, rather...
Tagged: movement
Opening Up
I have to be honest with you, presentation matters to me. I had hoped by May 1st to offer you a firm date for re-opening with a fully articulated plan for how to manage...
Feeling Down? Anxious? Hostile? A 4-Day-a-Week Exercise Regimen May Help
According to this NY Times article by Gretchen Reynolds, “A regular workout was shown to ease depression and lift moods.” Even better? The study reportedly found “the mood benefits of exercise can linger for weeks after...
Why a vaccine for Coronavirus takes so long to develop
One virologist took the time to sit down and explain to his family what all of us are eager to know…why a vaccine for the Coronavirus takes so long to develop. Guido Vanham and...
Pilates Found to Effectively Lower Blood Pressure in New Research
Thankfully, we offer plenty of Pilates workouts at Practice Fitness! But just in case you needed another reason to indulge, this article on mbgmovement gives it to readers straight. A study observed participants over...
Food Focus with Monica Cengia: Nutrition to Fight COVID-19
This month we’re homing in on a topic that’s on our minds 24/7, the Coronavirus. We’re all undoubtedly doing our part to help the community by staying home, but we should also be helping...
Taking 8,000 steps – even indoors – is linked to lower mortality
New research from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute on Aging and the National Cancer institute found “compared with people who walk 4,000 steps (roughly two miles) a day, those...
Steps to Prevent Dementia May Mean Taking Actual Steps
This NY Times article by Austin Frakt discusses how research shows, “Brain-training apps can’t match the several ways that exercise benefits the mind.” To see how staying active helps prevent cognitive decline, click the link below! ...
