“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” - Henry Miller Perhaps this is one reason why returning from a vacation or a long voyage abroad brings a sense of post travel sadness. When removed from your ‘normal’ everyday life to set off on a…
Southampton was alive with a fitness vibe on Sunday, August 5th at the Southampton Arts Center. This year the event was hosted by the stunning Christie Brinkley and her beautiful daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook. They rocked the show by showing their love and enthusiasm for health, fitness, and wellness by bringing…
Increase Strength and Conditioning to Elevate Your Game The US Open tennis tournament is around the corner and which means the hardcourt tennis season is officially here. Given the season takes place during the summer time this means high temperatures and challenging conditions. For some who may compete in tournaments…
We are all so busy these days, sometimes cooking dinner just seems too overwhelming to think about. You don’t have to cook to have an easy, but nutritious meal. Here is the basic recipe for my Bean salad. Everything is to taste and I never measure so there is no…
Did you know that essential oils have amazing properties in them that can help your workouts and even motivate your mood? Essentials oils have played a huge part in my personal recovery time in my own workouts. I use the essential oils eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender after every workout and…
You’ve probably heard that you should eat the colors of the rainbow, meaning you should eat a lot of colorful fruit and colorful vegetables. In fact, the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines (Myplate.org) specifically recommend this, as do the updated school nutrition guidelines. The benefits of colorful eating is that it provides…
It’s summer time and if you’re like most people, then you love the idea of getting in some time in the ocean and/or at the pool to enjoy some swimming. Obviously, swimming can be done year around but this is the time of year when it is optimal and when…
Hi! My name is Kate Maher. I will be 49 years old next month, and have never felt better in my life. I have raised 3 beautiful, successful grown daughters, and will be faced with an empty nest this Fall up in stunning Northern Vermont! I have been a…
There is a lot of concern around the various compounds in deodorants and antiperspirants. The most common concern seems to be about the use of aluminum and whether it’s safe or not. Most people are unsure of why aluminum is even in such a common body-product, so let’s start with…
No time to exercise is no longer an excuse! Here are two simple yet effective full body workouts using your Total Gym meant to maximize time and results. The moves focus on the legs, chest, back and abdominals, as well as, biceps and triceps. Since variability leads to success, there…