Stuck in a workout rut? Try a personal trainer
When you hear friends talk about working out with a personal trainer, do you think, what a waste of money — I can exercise on my own? Or are you intrigued but not sure you actually need a personal...
View ArticlePiercing the misconceptions about acupuncture treatment
Over the past few years, acupuncture has seen a surge in popularity and social acceptance. Actress Drew Barrymore recently talked about what her acupuncturist told her about her tongue, which is one...
View ArticleWhat the health reform law does for Medicare
We hear a lot of back and forth these days about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — aka the federal health reform law — but not much about how it affects people with Medicare. When you sort through all...
View ArticlePilates: The foundation of a strong core
If you go to any gym, you’re sure to encounter Pilates classes. And at many, including the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCC), you’ll find both Pilates mat and Reformer classes. What’s the...
View ArticleGet inspired to work out to a Latin beat with Zumba
Fitness fads come and go. In the 1980s we had Jane Fonda and Jazzercise, and step classes ruled the 1990s. But ever since Colombia-born fitness instructor, Alberto “Beto” Perez created dance-fitness...
View ArticleBack to school, back to fitness
No matter how long it’s been since you set foot in a classroom, September can still bring a sense of starting over, which makes it the perfect time to take stock of where you are and where you want to...
View ArticleIt’s a workout, it’s self-defense, it’s Krav Maga
Various forms of martial arts, including karate and kickboxing, have been incorporated into gym workouts nationwide over the past few years. And San Francisco has always had its share of studios...
View ArticleCycle your way to fitness without braving the weather
If you love to ride your bike, but between the hills and the fog, you never make it out the door, or you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit that will burn tons of calories, indoor cycling could...
View ArticleWanna get fit? Take a walk on the waterfront
We’ve all heard it a hundred times: Staying active is good for us; sitting is bad. But some of us are too wary, too busy or too thrifty to join a gym or purchase a piece of expensive exercise equipment...
View ArticleBound into the New Year with trampoline training
Many of us see January as a time to take up a new fitness routine, especially when we’re battling a few extra pounds from holiday indulgences. With potentially rainy days ahead, it may be time to move...
View ArticleClimbing the walls with cabin fever? Try a climbing gym instead
February in San Francisco is a month with a split personality. Warm, spring-like days alternating with dreary downpours can make it tough for outdoor enthusiasts to maintain a solid workout schedule....
View ArticleMaking peace with fat
Americans have shunned fat in their diet, blaming it as the culprit for our obesity and heart disease. Unfortunately, these epidemics are still poorly managed, and research shows that the linear...
View ArticleOver 50? No reason not to keep moving
While regular exercise should be an integral part of everyone’s daily life, it’s particularly important as we age. According to the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) National Institute on Aging,...
View ArticleFood sensitivities Why you feel the way you feel
Walking through the grocery store or browsing restaurant menus, you see more and more references to “dairy-free” and “gluten-free.” True food allergies occur in an estimated 3 to 4 percent of adults...
View ArticlePiercing the misconceptions about acupuncture treatment
Over the past few years, acupuncture has seen a surge in popularity and social acceptance. Actress Drew Barrymore recently talked about what her acupuncturist told her about her tongue, which is one...
View ArticleWhat the health reform law does for Medicare
We hear a lot of back and forth these days about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — aka the federal health reform law — but not much about how it affects people with Medicare. When you sort through all...
View ArticlePilates: The foundation of a strong core
If you go to any gym, you’re sure to encounter Pilates classes. And at many, including the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCC), you’ll find both Pilates mat and Reformer classes. What’s the...
View ArticleWhy you need to be on guard against inflammation
What do Alzhei-mer’s, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Crohn’s disease all have in common? Though these are diverse conditions with multiple contributing factors including genetics and...
View ArticlePump up your fitness routine with resistance training
There are so many different types of workouts to try, you’re certain to find a routine you like. And that’s an important part of sticking with a fitness program. For those especially seeking a way to...
View ArticleMemory: The key to keeping your mind sharp
It is estimated that 24 million people around the world suffer from dementia, and this number is predicted to double every 20 years until at least 2040. Brain conditions are not limited to older...
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