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 […]
While we have become more connected with social media, we have become more disconnected from face to face interaction. And even though many are living longer thanks to the medical industry, could we increase our health benefits with friendships? Are you a loner? Do you have a ton of acquaintances, but no real pals or […]
This article details how hormone balance help you feel better.
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 […]
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 […]
As you know Body Designs West is LA’s Personal Training Studio that offers fitness programs tailored to your goals and abilities. Tracy and I are so committed to help you achieve success, we offer this blog in order to educate, encourage and entertain you on your fitness journey. Today’s installment…Health and Fitness Benefits of Flowers […]
Good morning all who are weary and heavy-laden: I thought that as we race towards the end of 2017, I would pause and reflect on a year that has produced a lot of emotions and the consequences of how they may have, for better or for worse, affected one’s health. Now, now, I know some […]
Good Morning and Happy St. Patrick’s Day you Leprechauns! Today’s installment is not meant to be racy or distasteful in any way. The fact is, that until Tracy informed me that there were benefits, let me rephrase that, health benefits of sleeping naked, I never much thought about it either way. So if your curiosity […]
No matter what the goal or gender of a trainee, resistance training is one of the “must have” components of a fitness routine which provides countless health benefits. Unlike doing aerobics, yoga or Pilates, lifting weights on a re-gu-lar basis causes muscles to hypertrophy, aka grow. And when muscles hypertrophy, the body experiences an increase […]
Now that school is out for the summer, there are many kids that are very, very happy. And while you might be thinking that I am overstating the obvious…I’m not. Because while every kid is glad summer means no more school; others are ecstatic because no more school also means no more bullying – at […]
