This article in the New York Times on functional training is another example of why the trend may be here to stay. Whether you call it ‘Functional’ or ‘Primal’ or ‘Paleo’, our sedentary bodies are starving for movement. As someone … Continue reading
Author Archives: Rachel Eisenman
Think Before You Leap
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According to the decision quality paradigm, applying your initial motivation to the process of achieving your goal is more effective than just doing it. The well-known Nike slogan is great when you’re gearing up for a daily workout, but it doesn’t lead to sustained motivation needed for real fitness and weight loss changes. Continue reading
How Not To Exercise: 13 Fitness Pitfalls To Avoid
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Some of the most common problems and pitfalls can thwart even the most highly motivated and intelligent people. Continue reading
Musings of a Personal Trainer
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It’s true that part of a trainer’s professional image is based on how they look, but even well-defined muscles are no substitute for the body of knowledge required to practice fitness as a professional. Continue reading
Key Terms of Exercise
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The energy system activated when you exercise determines the results you get. Continue reading
Exercise and Low Back Pain Relief
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The wrong exercise can cause back pain, or make it worse, but the right lower back exercises can make all the difference in your recovery. Continue reading
Not So Happy New Year for Hopeful Dieters
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Parker-Pope is overtly dismissive of weight loss success stories that any fitness and weight loss professional would recognize as worthy of role-model status. Continue reading
Diet Composition Diets Debunked. Again.
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How many articles does it take to change a light bulb? Well, if the articles are about popular fitness myths, good luck. The Wall Street Journal recently published “New Ways Calories Can Add Up” which maintains that “new research” calls … Continue reading
Top 5 Holiday Fitness Rules
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1. Don’t take a Holiday from Healthy Living The best thing is to keep working out and planning meals through the holidays. This may sound easier said than done with work, travel, parties and holiday stress all hitting you at … Continue reading
Make the Most of the Gym in your NYC Apartment Building
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It may not have the look and feel of an upscale gym, but most in-house gyms have everything you need to get a good workout. Continue reading
The Best 30 Minute Workouts
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It can be hard to fit exercise into a hectic day that pulls you in every other direction than to the gym. Here are three 30 minute workouts that can fit into the busiest day when time is scarce. Continue reading
Word Association: “EXERCISE”
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “exercise”? Post your word (or words) here. Responses will appear in an upcoming blog.
Is Sitting Bad for You?
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We used to say: “Don’t just sit there doing nothing.” Now we can add: “Don’t just sit there doing everything.” Continue reading
Why You Need ‘Physical Activity’ in addition to ‘Exercise’.
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All exercise is physical activity, but not all physical activity is exercise. Sometimes you walk, skip or run across the street just to get to the other side. Continue reading
Celebrity Trainer Jealousy? Personal Training for the Budget Conscious
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Personal training doesn’t have to be expensive. Even on a budget, investing dollars in fitness makes sense. Continue reading
A Modest Weight Loss Proposal, with a Side of Humor
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Nobody is perfect from the start and all I’m saying is you don’t have to be perfect. But you do have to start. Continue reading
Resolve Better: Fitness Mistakes to Avoid
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Make 2011 the year you get results by avoiding the most common mistakes. You could be a regular by Spring instead of a statistic. Continue reading
Weight Watcher’s Points 2.0
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Earlier this month the NY Times reported that Weight Watchers made a good program better. Basically they made all fruits and veggies FREE and upped the points on less healthy calorie sources. “not all calories are the same” Weight Watchers calls … Continue reading
New Research Compares High v. Low Intensity Cardio
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You may have seen news stories or articles highlighting the benefits of high-intensity interval training as a substitute for longer workouts performed at moderate levels of exertion. I wrote about it in response to one article in particular. This more … Continue reading
Small Steps, Big Changes
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These days I unplug most electronic devices when not in use. A few years ago it started with a single power strip in my office. I had been thinking about energy dependence and wanted to change how I live. Since … Continue reading
Outdoor Bench Squats
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Next time you go out for a power walk or a run in your local park, try these bench squats to condition your leg muscles. Bench squats are a terrific functional exercise for any level of fitness. Beginners should start … Continue reading
