“Be better” – two simple words that can make a world of difference in your life, your relationships, and your health. For the purpose of this article we are going to focus on the concept of extraordinary health. After all, what do you really have to work with if you don’t have your health? The pursuit of health, high energy and relentless mental and physical well-being is something we all can relate to. Get clear on any outcome and you will realize that health, and the above mentioned, are truly prerequisites to the results we desire. We are always moving. The world is always in motion. We are either living or dying and never standing still. Being better equals forward motion. Ongoing betterment is where learning never ends. Consider the following: A man sees a woman of his every desire on an island in the middle of moving waters. In a boat, he rows towards her, hoping to reach her. Just when he is almost there he stops and takes a nap. He appears still, but...
Are You at Risk?
Who wants to be ill, depressed and riddled with disease? Who wants to give up their independence, age not so gracefully, or live out their last days alone in a nursing home? I bet I don’t have too many takers, do I? It sounds pretty morbid and it is. In the United States the obesity rate is over 50% of the population and obesity related mortality and disease continue to climb and climb on. What are we doing? “Weight-loss” is a billion dollar industry in this country and the dire statistics are telling us that “it’s not working! Why are there so many “programs” out there: diet centers, TV shows and infomercials, books, gadgets and bogus weight loss supplements? Here is the reason: money. The slick selling companies with million dollar marketing budgets are feeding off the “fitness-wanting” public. It’s an easy in. Who doesn’t want to be slim, healthy and svelt? Who...
Power Steps
Steps of Power. That sounds cool, doesn't it? It sounds like if you walk, jog, or even run up a series of steps and WHAM!!! You are empowered! Resolutions. I bet you made one about a week or so ago with good intention. But if you want results, if you don't want to be saying "what resolution?" in a matter of weeks, then you need empowerment. While the walk, jog, or run up the steps of power might not be without it's unexpected obstacles, by continuing to put one foot in front of the other, by knowing that you are going to arrive at your destination, your success and achievement are all but guaranteed. Yes, these steps are every bit as empowering as you would like to believe they are. But it's not the steps themselves that change mindsets and bring about empowerment. It is the willingness to tackle them…at all costs. The Best You've Ever Been. Isn't that the bottom line of every resolution? We resolve to be better. We resolve to be our best....
Staying Fit
Let’s face it, by now we all know that we need to be exercising for better health.Fitness and exercise is no longer a “craze”, but a critical part of our daily lives, hectic as they may be. We want maximum results out of the time we spend working out. Getting the most out of an exercise program includes proper amounts of aerobic activity, strength training and flexibility. Aerobic exercise challenges and strengthens the heart and lungs. The heart becomes a more efficient pump and the body becomes a more efficient calorie burner. Benefits include increased metabolism and reduction of body fat stores, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Regular exercise promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and depression while increasing energy levels. Aerobic activity is most beneficial when performed 3-5 times a week with a duration of 30 – 45 minutes.Examples include walking, jogging, hiking, biking, swimming and aerobic fitness classes. Applying force...
Running Shoes & Foot Type: Is There a Good Match?
We all look for the right shoe to suit our biomechanical needs. If one is overpronated, the shoe shows more wear on the medial side. This foot is hypermobile having more rear foot motion. Overpronation can lead to Achilles tendonitis, tibial stress syndrome, posterior tibialis tendonitis and patellar-femoral pain. On the other foot, so to speak, the oversupinated foot shows more lateral wear on shoes. This foot is more rigid leading to problems such as reduced absorption of ground impact forces, IT Band friction syndrome, peroneus tendonitis, trochanteric bursitis, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures. Interestingly, a few studies have indicated that wearing a shoe to correct these problems did not help the runner. And, more so, one study found that runners reported more pain when wearing the corrective shoe. Some studies did show that cushioned shoes may help in those who oversupinated by reducing tibial shock. So, is correcting the problem the answer? Maybe, maybe not. But the...
What Makes Cristyn Different?
Cristyn Peters has helped hundreds of people develop lean, tone, healthy bodies as well as healthy lifestyles. She is a professionally certified exercise specialist, personal trainer and health fitness instructor through ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine, ACE, American Council on Exercise and NSCA, National Strength and Conditioning Association.
She holds a B.S. in Human Services with a focus on counseling psychology from Springfield College and a A.S. in Substance Abuse Counseling from NH Technical Institute. Her college education extends to extensive work in Anatomy and Physiology, Human Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Reiki as well as numerous seminars and workshops to maintain certification throughout the past 23 years.
Within this time she has held positions that include various levels of health club management and fitness instruction, social work and mental health counseling, and working with nutritional supplementation at The Herbal Path in Dover, NH.
Her personal experience includes several triathlons, two marathons, on and off road cycling, years of road races and fitness competitions. Remaining committed and dedicated to her individual clients, she consistently delivers results through education and personal empowerment. She currently offers individual, group, home, office, gym and online personal training services with openings for a limited number of new clients.
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