Tortoise and the Hare Let me preface this article by saying this is not a shot to anyone that runs slow, LOL.  I know you are wondering where I am going with this, so keep reading.  Many of you know the story of the tortoise and the hare.  Like the Hare, it seems that many of us want the results but face either 1 of 2 problems. We want them quickly.  Sometimes overnight. We are … [Read more...]

I LOVE my work as a personal trainer, I LOVE off-season training, and I LOVE to see NuBody Fitness filled with clients and athletes, but sometimes it gets a little crazy. My team and I prepare for the busy times. There's a plan in place and we're ready to roll. But, is it stressful? Some days it can be. Just like yours, my life gets stressful too. How we survive these periods is all about our … [Read more...]

Prep: 10 minutes Stand: 20 minutes Makes: 8 servings 1  cup fresh or thawed frozen corn ¼  cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2  tablespoons chopped chives 1  tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1   tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno 1  tablespoon cider vinegar 1  teaspoon olive oil 1/8  teaspoon salt 1/8  teaspoon pepper Stir together all of the … [Read more...]

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a modern, logical system of massage therapy. NMT is based on understanding how the neuromuscular system functions. Neuromuscular principles help me understand what's causing your pain: trigger points, posture, etc, and how to treat it. The nervous system controls everything in the body, including muscle tension and pain. Neuromuscular Massage is a very detailed … [Read more...]

Sports massage is geared toward all types of athletes.  The particulars of the massage are specific to the athlete’s sport of choice and are often focused on a particular troublesome area like a knee or shoulder. Sports massage can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event.  Athletes have discovered … [Read more...]

Similar to the Swedish Massage, the Deep Tissue Massage targets knots and relieves chronic muscle tension.  The benefits of a Deep Tissue Massage is to reduce inflammation and help to eliminate scar tissue. The focus is on the deep layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia (the protective layers surrounding muscles, bones and joints). Unlike the Swedish Massage, where the strokes are … [Read more...]

This massage is designed to increase the level of oxygen in the blood, decrease muscle toxins, improve circulation and flexibility while easing tension. The muscles are rubbed with long gliding strokes in the direction of the blood returning to the heart. Additional techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and … [Read more...]