If you love golf, you’ll want to keep yourself in good shape to enjoy the game often and to extend your play for years to come. These tips, based on the Motion Empowered exercise system I’ve developed, can help you with your swing. And it’s good to keep them in mind to apply during everyday [...]
Jan 302012
Dec 312011
Transitioning to a New Year is a great time to look back and ahead! If you read through the “Darla Says” blogs posted here since January 2011, you’ll get a good refresher on posture and alignment – how to achieve it, how easy it is to improve fitness by focusing on posture in everyday activities, [...]
Nov 202011
If you’ve been doing the exercises for your abs described in my last Darla Says blog, this exercise continues along the same lines, and it starts with the same basic position. Keep in mind that everything is communicated to the body through the spine, and if your spine is frail [...]
Oct 312011
The abdominals usually come to mind almost immediately when someone thinks about getting more fit and trim and healthy. That’s good – because the abs are key to good posture and fitness. Let’s consider two simple exercises that can help you strengthen your abs. The first is to maintain good POSTURE in everything you do. [...]
Sep 192011
Awareness – Breast Cancer You’re probably aware that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that breast cancer touches the lives of most people at some point in time, either directly or indirectly. I thought it would be a good time to share with you some information on the subject from Dr. Alissa Shulman, [...]
Aug 222011
Most people, when they walk into a fitness studio for the first time, are intrigued by all the equipment and want to try it out as soon as possible. As our Motion Empowered Me System is based on your own particular balance and strength, we won’t move you onto equipment until we make sure you’re [...]
Jul 252011
Whether you’re lost in a frenzy of summer activities or in the midst of off-season doldrums, it’s a good time to take a little time to focus on yourself. And focusing on YOU is at the very heart of the ME System. ME stands for Motion Empowered, a system for making everyday activities a workout. [...]
Jun 222011
Summer is in full swing, Ta da! For some of us, that means lots of extra driving – to the beach, to resorts or summer camps for the kids, to family reunions (but hopefully not away from any hurricanes!). Now that season’s over and there’s less traffic, you can focus on making your time behind [...]
May 262011
Hello Again! One challenge to maintaining good posture throughout the day is the imbalance that can result from lugging around a heavy bag. I’m guilty, but I try to do what I can to avoid it. All that shiny metal looks impressive, but when you’re purchasing a new bag, keep in mind that if it’s [...]
Apr 222011
The first thing I look at after helping a client stand in good posture is the way the client walks. And since walking is something everyone does all the time, it’s a good thing to take notice of and make use of to improve your posture and fitness. Do you hear yourself coming and going, [...]
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