tag:www.naturalawakeningsny.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=4Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-06-02T00:21:40-04:00urn:uuid:7c28bcba-48ce-4a1c-8b64-5734f07488c52021-04-21T17:53:11-04:002021-06-02T00:21:40-04:00Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage2021-04-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoTherapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b3a0f97b-c7d5-41f0-94dd-4e9d403f74bd2021-03-15T14:16:25-04:002021-06-02T00:22:44-04:00Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind2021-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoProfessional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a8b14497-21a7-4b7e-a980-f0c8a28f2bbc2021-02-28T13:15:47-05:002021-02-28T13:17:18-05:00Work Out ‘Any Time, Anywhere’ with Elliptica2021-02-28 13:15:46 -0500Michael LehrmanGym owners and users know that the elliptical machine is typically the most popular piece of cardio equipment on the floor. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ae19bab0-0fae-4733-8a18-610201dbaa6d2021-02-19T11:30:40-05:002021-05-28T11:33:26-04:00On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery2021-02-26 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFoam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d221491f-6b3a-4185-b516-a6439852963c2021-01-19T12:57:16-05:002023-02-28T17:45:39-05:00Halting Hypertension: Exercises to Lower High Blood Pressure2021-01-29 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFortifying healthy lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help prevent and manage high blood pressure readings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ef227cc4-f3c7-4d7f-b75d-3fd82bb0dbb82020-12-16T13:35:51-05:002021-06-30T10:19:16-04:00Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times2020-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFor 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:77e8d752-c726-40bf-97e3-f49d5bcd459a2020-12-23T23:24:41-05:002020-12-23T23:24:42-05:00Weight Loss Was Easier in 19802020-12-23 23:24:41 -0500Michael LehrmanAs the years have gone by in my practice, I’ve noticed that what I would have prescribed more than 15 years ago to help my patients normalize their weight has slowly increased in intensity over the years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c3882762-f658-4d9b-b0e5-2bf1202041f82020-11-16T12:28:17-05:002021-12-31T00:13:36-05:00Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts2020-11-27 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoHave fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28b63bbc-8210-4ce0-9419-3edf5cc2729f2020-10-21T12:31:17-04:002021-12-31T00:15:09-05:00Body Gratitude: Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts2020-10-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoWays to cultivate an appreciation for our bodies to help us stay motivated at maintaining a workout routine and reap the many health benefits of exercise and gratitude.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3482538e-6723-4d6d-be85-51cc87c70be92020-09-17T14:45:32-04:002023-02-28T17:53:08-05:00Tai Chi and Qigong: Life Force in Motion2020-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoThe many health benefits of tai chi, the modified martial art of gentle meditative movement, and qigong, the mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:220eb4d1-58af-4799-aa0f-dc34c9a22a572020-09-05T00:01:36-04:002022-03-13T14:15:39-04:00The Summer Day Camp Where We Beat Covid2020-09-05 00:01:35 -0400Michael LehrmanWe were on pins and needles in the months leading up to the start of summer camp this year. Would the state permit us to open?<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e151bd4d-f752-4c28-a920-d62780f682872020-08-25T16:08:31-04:002023-02-28T17:55:45-05:00Yoga for Every Body: Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility2020-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoAdaptive yoga can help people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis achieve health and wellness in mind, body and spirit.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dee2b588-f667-4ce8-9754-3b577f6afe8a2020-07-16T18:52:51-04:002023-02-28T17:56:43-05:00Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being2020-07-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoWalking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b24b95b1-137a-40a8-b742-3cca8b8a50f22020-06-10T15:09:33-04:002020-12-02T14:55:58-05:00Balancing Act: Exercises for Strength and Stability2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoProtect yourself from falls and injury with core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi exercises and poses designed to increase agility.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsny.com">Natural Awakenings NYC & Long Island</a></small></p>