True Confessions
Last month, in my column entitled Move Well, Move Often, I extolled the virtues of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and it’s ability to assess risk of injury as well as provide a baseline for...
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Food Focus with Monica Cengia
Summer is a time for vacation; let your mind relax and your body recharge. And if you can’t physically get away? We suggest you take your palate abroad with this delicious and authentic Greek...
Why Lifting Weights Can Be So Potent for Aging Well
“Weight training by older people may build not only strength and muscle mass but also motivation and confidence, potentially spurring them to continue exercising, according to an interesting new study of the emotional impact...
Smash the Wellness Industry
Are women “finally starting to interrogate the systems that hurt and exploit [them]?” NY Times author Jessica Knoll gets honest about the Wellness industry and her transition to the increasingly popular concept of “intuitive eating.” ...
The Power of One Push-Up
According to this article in The Atlantic, push-ups may be “an even better predictor of cardiovascular disease than a submaximal treadmill test.” Author James Hamblin offers insight into the benefits of whole-body engagement and its...
Move Well. Move Often.
This month we are continuing the discussion of what it takes to keep our functionality going well so that we can essentially move like we are fifty until we are eighty and more. In...
ACE INSIGHTS: Perfecting the Push-Up for All Levels
Have you ever wondered whether you’re doing your push-ups correctly? Well, ACE is here to help! This informative piece walks readers through the proper positioning – regardless of level or modification – to get...
How Fast Does Fitness Fade?
Sometimes, taking a short break from your fitness routine is necessary -perhaps you’re heading out on vacation or maybe you’re recovering from an injury. Regardless of the reason, when you return you’re likely to...
