Want a happy spine? Give Pilates a try. Let’s start with a brief anatomy lesson of the spine. Our backbone is made up of 24 vertebrae + the sacrum/tailbone. The bones vary in size and shape based on the location and function within the spine. I have an easy method to remember the 24 segments which I’ll happily share with you: ● The first section is the cervical spine; made up of 7 segments - think breakfast at 7am ● The next section is the thoracic spine; there are 12 segment

HIIT DEFINED No matter how long you’ve been exercising or how consistent you’ve been, there comes a time when you just seem to stop making progress. As frustrating and demotivating as this can be, sometimes all you need is a little change in routine to get things going again. HIIT might be the missing link to spark your metabolism, increase endurance and improve recovery. HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is a type of training that takes you up to or near your maximu

Aging fit Most of us hope to be fit and to age gracefully. I love the image of my 90-something friend pulling up to my house with her husband (even older), both in colorful helmets on their recumbent bicycles. They could only stop for a few minutes to say hello because they had to finish their ride that day, then get ready for their cross country trip in their mobile home - They give new meaning to the advice “keep moving”! On the other side, some of us have seen someone clos