The stretch of the week: Hamstring stretch
Today I will begin with the first stretch that you will need to practice at least once a day. The target muscle will be the hamstring. I personally think that this is the muscle that has to be stretched out the most. It is actually three muscles located behind the thighs. It starts under the buttocks and ends behind the knee-joint. If you stretch this muscle correctly, you will immediately feel better. The lack of flexibility behind the thigh affects your lower back, your posture and your body alignment. Steps to follow:-standing bring one leg on top of a chair, try to keep your leg as...
Read MoreNo more aches and pains, begin to stretch now!
Day after day I see how daily stretching helps all my clients to feel and look better. They even tell me that since they started stretching on a daily basis they are totally addicted with this routine. Honestly, I can’t tell enough about the wonderful benefits of practicing simple stretches every day. It is addictive, because as soon as you begin stretching and you experience a totally different body free of aches and pains, moving and performing better your daily tasks, you will feel the need to stretch everyday. I will post important stretches that you should do everyday, so begin to...
Read MoreAre we really that rude in Los Angeles?
I live in Los Angeles and I was a little bit shocked but not surprised that Los Angeles made the number one place again as the rudest city in America. L.A. is a megacity with the worst and most unpredictable traffic in the whole county. Just dealing with traffic jams on a daily basis makes you feel at edge. Not to mention the reckless drivers that put everyone at risk of an accident. I learned how to meditate in the mid seventies. Right after my yoga classes, I used to meditate and I was soon hooked with this practice. For me is a very useful tool that helps me deal with stressful...
Read MoreGetting back to blogging
After taking a break for the holidays and feeling refreshed and renewed I am back to blogging. This year is a very exciting year for my family! My daughter is graduating and moving to Europe for her masters degree, my son is launching his fitness business, my husband is expanding his business as well and I am planning to commit to my blog and to start writing my new book! I am loving the Oprah Winfrey new channel! The topics are so interesting and inspiring! I hope that this year will be a great year for everyone, I am looking forward to connect and interact with people who have positive...
Read MoreStrive to achieve a balanced life
How difficult it is to achieve balance in your life! My life long experience in mastering discipline has taught me the importance of finding the not so perfect balance in my life. No one is perfect and I bet no one wants to be perfect. But I have to be honest, if you happen to be disciplined you could have a happier, healthier and more productive life. For example, controlling your portions every time you eat, is better than depriving yourself from foods that you like to eat. In my case, I love food and I love to eat. However, I have been able to keep my same body weight since I was in my...
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