Are we having fun yet?Every month my gym sends me a questionnaire asking about my recent experience working out at one of their facilities. I diligently answer…Aug 21Aug 21
Life is a risk, keep pedalingIt’s been a week and a half since my close call while riding my bike in a remote state park in Northern California. I’m finally feeling…Jul 18Jul 18
Why some “health experts” might not be experts after allSauna is near and dear to my heart. Someone could argue that certainly, a person born and raised in Finland has sauna in her DNA. Fair…Apr 261Apr 261
Work hard, rest hard.I was able to go to Hawaii for a winter break, lucky me! Spending seven days in shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops was just what I needed…Mar 5Mar 5
Keep it simpleLifestyle medicine is currently the fastest-growing healthcare field in the United States. This is good news. Although I don’t expect…Feb 121Feb 121
How to gym and not to gymIt’s that time of the year when many people make a promise (again) to live healthier and exercise more. They join a gym and swear that this…Jan 11Jan 11
How to saunaSauna is hot right now. Everyone from longevity guru Peter Attia to 49er megastar Christian McCaffrey swears by the sauna’s healing and…Oct 16, 2023Oct 16, 2023
This is our problem to fixWhile the obesity epidemic intensifies worldwide and especially in the United States, (the obesity rate in every state is now over 20% and…Oct 9, 2023Oct 9, 2023
Cardio? Yes, please!Lately, I’ve been writing a lot about the benefits of strength training. It is essential and has unique advantages, notably strengthening…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Why women need to understand that muscle is good (and no, we won’t look like men)After my recent post on lifting and its numerous health benefits, I want to address something that still comes up with my female clients…Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023