Welcome back to the Body Designs Blog! Yes, we took a break during government’s mandated shut down. But now your Body Designs Personal Trainers have returned to doing business in the gym! Over the past several months there has been a lot of talk about the dangers of working out in a gym environment as […]
Body Designs 234: Best Games for Brain Health
Even though the brain isn’t a muscle, it can be exercised to better health. However the debate rages on. At least for some, right Pocahontas? What type of “workout” gives the brain more bang for the buck? Here we will compare the best games for brain health. Brain: Of course, brain games can be any […]
Body Designs 231: Oat Milk vs. MILK Duds
For some time, lattes and coffee have come in all sizes, temperatures and even flavors. Recently however, “milk” has been the modified ingredient of choice among coffee drinkers the world over. Originally, it was 2-Percent or Whole Milk. Then came Skim (nonfat) or Lactose Free options. Soy, Almond, Coconut and even Rice milk have been […]
Body Designs 228: Preventing Arthritis
Joint inflammation, or Arthritis, affects 40 million persons in the United States. Arthritis is the result of the reduction in the normal amount of flexible tissue (cartilage) that rest between and protects your joints from pressure and shock when you move. Unfortunately there is no cure for Arthritis. And while genetics can increase one’s chance […]
Body Designs 224: Regaining Hormone Balance
This article details how hormone balance help you feel better.
Body Designs 222: Heart Health Hazards
Across the country, this winter, which ends this week, is on track to be the coldest in almost two decades. Body Designs 222: Heart Health Hazards will look at the effects cold weather has on your heart. As you know, smoking, abnormally high cholesterol, diabetes, consistently high blood pressure, stress, abdominal obesity, sedentary lifestyle and […]
Body Designs 220: Short Workouts Equals Long Term Benefits
People strength train for a variety of reasons. Some lift weights to gain muscle and lose body fat. Others pump iron to improve their mood. Of course there are those who use weighted exercises to rehab an injury. The older population finds functional and quality of life benefits from hitting the gym on a regular basis. The lists of […]
Body Designs 217: Stop Snoring…Lose Weight
Do you or someone you know snore? Do you or someone you know need to lose weight? Did you know that snoring has negative effects on weight loss? Did you know that addressing one issue, can help the other? Body Designs 2017: Stop Snoring…Lose Weight will shed light on the topic. Most people know that […]
Body Designs 216: Tips for a having a great Massage
After our magical wedding, when Tracy and I were in Terranea for our “Minimoon,” we each enjoyed our customary hour and a half massage before lounging at the spa pool looking out at the clear-blue sky and pacific ocean, snacking on some crostini with edamame hummus. And in order to make the most of the […]
Body Designs 215: French Fare
In honor of the French national football team (not soccer) winning this year’s World Cup just about a month ago and fact that tonight, Tracy and I will be celebrating our nuptials at Mar’sel, Terranea’s five star French restaurant, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Body Designs 215: French Fare explains the why and how the French […]