Fitness Republic Article: The Forgotten Importance of Posture

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Often people think that fixing their posture is simply a matter of pulling their shoulders back and standing up straight. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Pulling the shoulders back is a conscious decision. Most of the time, when people … Continue reading →

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Fitness Republic Article: Build your muscles the eccentric way

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Ever completed a workout and felt fine afterwards, only to feel an ache in the worked muscles 48 hours later? This is referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS for short, and it normally occurs 24 to 48 … Continue reading →

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Fitness Republic Article: Swinging into Summer Sports

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Summer has finally arrived in full force – and for many of us, this means we get to participate in the sports we’ve missed all winter such as tennis, softball, swimming, paddle sports and surfing. As a Personal Trainer and … Continue reading →

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iVillage Article: Can Wearing Spanx Make You Fat?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Body shapers are a chic separate that many women and the occasional man swear by. Some, in fact, won’t go out without them! But are these quick-fix leg and tummy tamers actually affecting your muscles? Read More

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Fitness Republic Article: Kids and physical activity

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

In today’s technology and junk food-filled world, many parents worry that their kids will develop unhealthy lifestyle patterns. The mass availability of TV, video games, computers and junk food all help to facilitate an environment where far too many children … Continue reading →

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Connected Magazine Article: Summer Fitness

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Kathleen was interviewed for this article in Connected Magazine on Summer Fitness. Look for the interview in the swimming section! Read More.

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Fitness Republic Article: Hitting the Wall

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

It strikes fear in the heart of veteran marathoners and newbies alike, discussed in hushed terms as though it were some mythological creature. They call it “the wall”. Originally, the term was used to describe the feeling a runner often … Continue reading →

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Fitness Republic Article: Why Exercise? Women’s edition

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Making regular exercise a priority is important for everyone. It can help individuals maintain a healthy body weight, and help decrease the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and breast cancer. For women, sometimes it can be particularly challenging … Continue reading →

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Bone Up: Safe Strengthening for Osteoporosis

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

For those living with osteoporosis – a condition characterized by low bone density that results in weak, fragile bones – regular exercise is a must. But just as important as staying active is how you exercise. Read this article in … Continue reading →

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GLOW Article: Running

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Running: It’s dead simple, an efficient cardio blast and good for your health. And, as any runner will tell you, it feels great – really! Kathleen Trotter has written a running plan for any new runner in this issue of … Continue reading →

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