Category Archives: ECA Contributors
InterACT. ReACT. ACTivate. by Alicia Weihl
Alicia Weihl, Director of Training at Physique 57 The ECA OBOW conference is an important annual event to connect with others in the industry, share ideas and experience new ways to move and think. We had a fantastic time at our Physique … Continue reading
Get Your Best Body Fast by Physique57
Get Your Best Body Fast with The Physique 57 Solution Book Written by: Tanya Becker and Jennifer Maanavi, Co-Authors of The Physique 57 Solution and Co-Founders of Physique 57 Ever since we opened our first studio in 2006, we are … Continue reading
Can Yoga Really Help Back Pain? by Jill Miller
As a specialized yoga teacher and yoga therapist, my job is to help people heal themselves through the art and science of yoga. This includes postures, breathing, emotional support and stress reduction. I have witnessed miracles on the mat and … Continue reading
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Tagged Back Pain, Jill Miller, lower back, pain, spasms, vertebrae, yoga for back pain
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Interview with Rob Glick
“My biggest challenge is to find simple solutions to help fitness professionals be great at their job and find balance in my own life so that I truly practice what I preach.” You’ve been a superstar veteran of the fitness … Continue reading
The Best Types of Cardio Equipment
by Jason R. Karp, Ph.D. Being a lifelong runner and coach, people think I’m biased when I say that running is the best aerobic exercise. Well, they’re right. I am biased. But that’s only because running is the best aerobic … Continue reading
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Tagged caloric expenditure, Cardio Equipment, running, weight-bearing exercise
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Customer Service in the Era of Over-Delivery
by Alycea Ungaro, P.T., Real Pilates NYC When my staff came in to tell me a client was holding on the line, I paused for a beat. It was 5:30 Friday afternoon. My husband was waiting for me at the … Continue reading
Thoughts on Teaching Excellence by Clare Dunphy
I love sharing ideas, observations and teaching experiences with fellow instructors and presenters across many disciplines from pilates, yoga, group exercise and personal training. One area in which we are of all the same mind is how amazing it is … Continue reading
Take Your Words Seriously for (A) Change by Edwige Gilbert
Our ability to think and express ourselves in words is one of the most powerful tools we have to create what we want in life. We explore and explain our world through language. Our words matter and the expression “what … Continue reading
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Tagged head space, mental conditioning, perspective, self-esteem
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Man vs. Dog: A Lesson For Training Professionals
by Rob Simonelli After the 100th time Bentley the Bull Terrier tried to attack me, my client thought it was time for an intervention. A session with the dog trainer was scheduled. Admittedly, I didn’t think it would do any … Continue reading
Meditation Challenge
by Patricia Moreno If you’re serious about living a life you love in a body you’re proud of, then it’s my opinion that meditation is essential. I suggest a 30-day prosperity challenge beginning with Wayne Dyer’s Meditations for Manifesting: Morning … Continue reading
