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Certified Instructor of the Month
Read why Chirunning named Personal Trainer Myriam Kane as their very own Certified Instructor of the Month, February 2010! Congratulations Myriam - well deserved!
What scares doctors about hospitals
Are you your own health advocate? It is when this type of information is revealed that it becomes all too apparent that we must remain pro-active in remaining healthy. Or else...
Less Than Full Protection
So you're ready for a day of relaxing at the beach, lounging by the pool or (poor you) mowing the lawn. You've got your SPF 30 slathered over every square inch of exposed skin, from the tips of your ears to the backs of your calves. You'll dutifully reapply in a few hours—sooner if you get in the water or get doused in sweat. When it comes to protecting yourself against the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays, you've got yourself covered. Right?
Pain-Free Cycling, at the Core
We hear a lot from cyclists who wonder why they experience pain—typically in their knees and/or back—during long bike rides. For some, the answer is simple: "Sit on the seat," we say, "not the handlebars."
This Week In Health
Walk, you quitter New research shows that moderate-intensity strolls can reduce tobacco cravings—and perhaps spur quitting.
Craving Cigarettes?
Anyone who has tried to quit smoking -- and I've never been a smoker so I can only empathize—knows there are no easy outs. But, sometimes a series of little nudges can add up and help push a puffer shake the addiction. So what's the Crew's contribution? Need you even ask?
Walking Proof
You've heard us breeze by this one before: "Studies show that people who use pedometers walk more than those who don't," we say and, presumably, you trust us. But how many of you act on this wisdom? We have no clue, chiefly because we haven't installed obey-o-meters on all of you (though we have been soliciting bids from suppliers).
Can Pilates make you Taller?
In Pilates a major focus is balancing core stabilization with limb mobility, or flexibility. During this process many are discovering a taller posture and fluid carriage—quite a small victory over the possible effects of gravity.
Are you a good listener?
If you use headphones, go to concerts, listen to the radio or have ears, you may want to listen up.