by keymaster | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
I hope this finds you well and safe. Never have so many people expressed sentiments similar to mine and actually fervently meant them. There have been so many changes and sacrifices necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic; of all of these, protecting one’s health has...
by keymaster | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
SO as I gratefully landed from my second trip to an Ayurvedic health clinic in southeastern India, and ended up feet first, in a pandemic. Like a lot of us who have never lived through anything like this, it tipped me over for a bit. While being tipped, I have thought...
by keymaster | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’m employed at a gym, where five televisions are on constantly. Because the gym also pumps out music for the clients’ workouts, the TVs are on closed caption only. This for me is a mercy. While I’m working with people who are exercising, I rarely have my eye on the...
by keymaster | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
For those of you who might not be on the Cape in mid-August, let me tell you about Provincetown’s Carnival Parade. Every summer, for more than 30 years, there has been a massive parade down Commercial St. The event falls near the end of Carnival Week and celebrates a...
by keymaster | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ways To Make Meaningful Change In Your Life So here we go, another seasonal shift in New England. Autumn presents another opportunity to reflect on and reevaluate what’s been working in your life and what could use an overhaul … or at least a tweak. First thing to do...
by keymaster | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Chocolate, long considered the Food of the Gods, has a 4,000-year history. The Olmecs in Mexico were most likely the first peoples to consume chocolate, originally as a drink. And that culture, way back then, knew it was on to something healthy. But it took many...
by keymaster | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is it? Is this your pattern? If so, how can you make changes? While I was in India this past January at the Panchakarma retreat (see my December newsletter), one of the surprising lessons I learned centered on food. At the clinic I was enrolled at, there...
by keymaster | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Back in 1997, while Randy Hetrick was stationed as a Navy Seal in Southeast Asia, he was determined to maintain his workout schedule by using some materials at hand. Employing, among other things, parachute webbing and a ju-jitsu belt in ingenious ways, Hetrick was...
by keymaster | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recently, I was working with a client who mentioned that some in her office had just converted to stand-up desks. Emily Flax, (my client), not only busts out her workouts, but also runs a rocking real estate office here in town. As they are for many of us,...
by keymaster | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s spring…and it’s almost “The Season.” This means that for many of us on the East Coast—just emerging from winter chill—the time to break out the shorts is coming up fast. Are you quite ready to reveal your legs? If not, here is one easy to do thigh exercises to...
by keymaster | May 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
As some of your may know, I had the great good fortune to spend three weeks at an Ayurvedic clinic in Coimbatore, India, in January of 2019. Panchakarma, one of the best-known applications of Ayurvedic medicine, was a major part of my experience. It’s a five-step,...
by keymaster | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
As you read this issue of the newsletter, I’m planning to travel to India to participate at a clinic to learn about the practice of panchakarma. For the uninitiated—as I was until recently—panchakarma is a fivefold detoxification treatment involving massage, herbal...
by keymaster | Dec 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ho-Ho-Ho, and, yes, it’s that time of year! Some refer to the season as “the holiday trifecta” It’s an expression that doesn’t exactly convey the joy of happy gatherings with friends and family. Born of great traditions and rituals and wonderful memories, the season...
by keymaster | Oct 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
A while ago I was talking to a long-time friend, describing my experience with acupuncture. She turned and looked at me and asked, incredulously, “So they actually put needles in you?” It was her pure, honest response that made me smile in recognition of my own...
by keymaster | Sep 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’re like me, you love to eat. I’m an omnivore and like all kinds of foods, either locally produced or from around the world. I’m not so great, though, when it comes to cooking for myself. I recently took the plunge and became one of those people who order from...
by keymaster | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
I work in a gym. So every day I get to witness all kinds of people working out. And I also try to educate myself about what’s new in the fitness world. Just let me say, there is a mountain of information out there for people who want to get started on a workout...
by keymaster | Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
The longer I stay in this career of mine, I realize that my focus on my own health and wellness comes down to the goal of living a long, healthy life. And as I hit a ripe old age, I still want able to do the things I enjoy. Needless to say, this is also what I want...
by keymaster | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wanna live forever? Okay, how many of you out there said YES!? If you did, perhaps these two exercise options can help you achieve an impressive fitness level without the hours and expense of gyms, personal trainers, FitBits, etc. Sounds good, right? Improving fitness...
by keymaster | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s a provocative question, and well worth exploring. The easy response is “Maybe.” Health is a complicated, sometimes quirky, concept. It may be easy to conclude that the body builder in the skimpy bathing suit with a hunky bod is the healthier person …...
by keymaster | Jul 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wow, I mean, Come On! —Who doesn’t like the taste of ice cream, especially on a hot day! I clearly remember the magical sound of the ice cream truck as it came around into our neighborhood after dinner (yes, I am that old … and around here you have to try to catch...
by keymaster | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
What is the one fruit you need to add to your diet this season? The pick this summer is the almighty blueberry! By the way, if you are on the Cape, we abound in wild blueberries, so slap on some bug repellent and go out and pick your own. Small in size and blue in...
by keymaster | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here’s the question: is it really hopeless for women over 40 to try to lose weight? Nope. Not at all … In fact, the same principles followed by younger people who wish to shed a few pounds also apply to us, even as our bodies age … okay, with a few modifications....
by keymaster | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Have you ever woken up in the morning with either neck pain or shoulder pain? It’s likely you’ve experienced these from time to time. But when this happens do you make the connection that this pain contributed to your bad night’s sleep? “I must have slept wrong” is a...
by keymaster | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Weights Rule * Okay, okay, so you’ve begun a walking regimen, and that’s wonderful! (By the way, there’s more and more evidence that using something like a FitBit when you’re walking can be very motivating.) * And you are eating breakfast now and finding that you have...
by keymaster | Feb 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
WHY I LOVE AVOCADOS and WHY YOU SHOULD TOO So what food has 500 varieties from around the world, is great for your skin, lowers LDL cholesterol and boosts HDL, is gluten free, is high in fiber, and in Brazil is added to ice cream? Spoiler Alert Oh, never mind, I know...
by keymaster | Feb 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
So here we are in February. This is the month when many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day, that uniquely United States holiday that celebrates love with flowers, wine and chocolate. They can be beautiful ways to convey one’s love. As far back as the 14th century, the...
by keymaster | Jan 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
What Can You Expect From A Personal Trainer? Hey there, campers! It’s nice to check in with you. This week I want to talk a bit about what it is I actually do as a personal trainer. And what you can expect from working with one. The first thing is to identify a “What...
by keymaster | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
BATCH COOKING—a New Concept? Food planning, preparation, and actually sitting down to eat a nutritious meal are some of the biggest challenges (impediments) for many people as they address issues affecting their health. Unfortunately it seems as though just about...
by keymaster | Dec 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hey there fitness pals..look at you with almost another year under your belt! And how did you do in your fitness plans in 2017? How did it measure up for you? What fitness goals are left for you to conquer in 2018? I am here to say that there is much help and support...
by keymaster | Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
How to Stay Motivated During the Winter Months The subject of this newsletter can perhaps be best expressed in one long sentence: How not to be a couch potato after Daylight Savings Time is gone and winter is closing in. Some Massachusetts officials, by the way, are...
by keymaster | Nov 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Supposedly most people only gain one or two pounds or sometimes five 🙂 pounds over the holidays. The danger is that very few of us seem to lose it afterwards, so over a period of time there can be that dreaded slow climb. In the Eastern US, the early darkness combined...
by keymaster | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Did you know that, in fact, the average American consumes more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner? Don’t take my word for it—this is according to the Calorie Control Council. Yikes! Good Grief! And “Holy Smokes Batman!”…...
by keymaster | Nov 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
So here we are: just about to head into the period that many of us consider “the holy trinity” of holidays. Starting with Thanksgiving, and ending with the gong of midnight on New Years Eve, a whole bunch of party can happen during that stretch of time. How can you...
by keymaster | Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
So what’s usually the first thing to go out the window when traveling? Well, if you have 10 minutes, it doesn’t have to be your workout! Here is what we suggest you do to keep your heart pumping and your body moving, before—or even after—a tough day: • Find an open...
by keymaster | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
OMG—do I love my bed! (I mean I really do!) How many of you can say that and actually mean it? With all due respect, I’m guessing not many. So what if the act of buying a new bed could immediately address your lack of sleep, which might be your number one health care...
by keymaster | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Taking care of your health often requires doing things you don’t necessarily like to do. Such things as strict adherence to a healthy diet can feel like denying yourself. And an exercise regimen can seem like a chore or an obligation. However, another approach to...
by keymaster | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
I have a friend who generously gave me a new Fitbit. You might have thought I would already have one… Anyway—this thing is cool, a marvelous device— and I rarely suggest or promote products to others. Fortunately, it’s so easy to set up, (I promise it is, but YouTube...
by keymaster | May 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
From the article: Four Gentle Yoga Poses, by Maggie Finn Ryan “We all know that chronic stress can do a number on our bodies because it causes our hormones—specifically, adrenaline and cortisol—to go haywire. Among other not-so-fun symptoms, too much cortisol can...
by keymaster | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
So many things contribute to overall health and laughter is certainly one of them. If you are looking for a path to weight loss, i usually see true change when people’s lives are in balance and can also laugh easily. Need proof? Don’t just take my word for it—here...
by keymaster | May 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Is Stress Making You Gain Weight? Do any of these apply to you? • Trouble sleeping • Feeling overwhelmed • Problems with memory • Difficulty concentrating • Changes in eating habits • Feeling nervous or anxious • Feeling angry, irritable, or...
