There’s More Than One Way to Sculpt Those All-Important Midsection Muscles Article courtesy of AARP When most people think of core strength, they think of the abdominals — but these “six-pack” muscles are only one part of the equation. The core also...
Listen! 10-Minute Sanity Saver https://www.kathysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/KS05-SV-EliminateNegativeThinking.mp3 Shame. Sometimes, it’s dubbed the “master emotion,” because it can make you feel like you’re just not good enough....
Meditate Before You Medicate! If I could give you a magic pill, a wonder drug, that would help you feel less stressed, anxious, and depressed, and more focused, emotionally sensitive, and happy…would you take it? Well, you’re in luck because I have a pill...
STOP ✋ Anxiety in its Tracks I’ve been a devoted student of focused breathing for over four decades. In all my years, I’ve never experienced anything quite as profound as the power of stillness for relieving stress and restoring a sense of peace by...
Wake Up Refreshed 5-Min Power Pilates Video In the mornings, it can be hard to go from zero to sixty. A quick pilates routine may be the trick you need to gently lull you out of a sleepy state. Activating the core with a pilates routine has multiple benefits. It...
To Listen, Just Click Play! This time of year, there’s a lot to be grateful for. Thanksgiving is a chance for family and friends to gather together, enjoy each other’s company, celebrate traditions, and feast on holiday foods. But, the pressure of hosting...
STRENGTH TRAINING ADDS YEARS TO YOUR LIFE! A new study from the University of Sydney found a correlation between strength training and a lower death rate of all causes, including heart disease and cancer. Specifically, the risk of early death from cancer decreased by...
10 Reasons to Strength Train Even though you know that strength training can improve your bone density and decrease your chances of osteoporosis, the weight lifting section of the gym can seem pretty intimidating. But, the benefits that you can receive from lifting...
Great Glutes, Awesome Abs, One Stability Ball A stability ball is a powerful tool for creating functional strength. The key is using it the proper way! By tackling basic moves on an unstable surface, you engage more muscles…specifically in your core. These...
DON’T DREAD THE TREAD! I fell in love with walking when I launched WalkFit, a national walking campaign for a Reebok walking shoe. One lasting benefit of the project was that I learned how to turn a walk into a workout. Window shopping, walking the dog or...
