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Running Again After Almost 40 Years!

I got the best email from a client this week updating me about her progress. I couldn’t help but share this with you! Getting these emails NEVER gets old. She has taken control of her health and is regaining the freedom from pain that she once had! John, You’ve helped me a lot over the [...]

‘The Today Show’ Tries Vibram FiveFingers

Recent studies show 60% of Today Show anchors prefer less (Al, Ann, and Natalie) vs. more (Meredith and Matt)! Great segment from this morning’s show about the newest shoes on the market. They discussed the shape-up/tone-up shoes that have been a big hit recently, but they also highlighted the Vibram FiveFingers. ‘The Today Show’ correspondent [...]

Biking Wards Off Weight Gain

Looking to shed a few pounds? Or, at least prevent gaining those few extra pounds? Biking may be your answer. According to study results, even 5 minutes per day is said to prevent 1.5 pounds of weight gain. Health.com recently published a study where they followed 18,000 premenopausal women for 16 years. During that time, [...]

Apparently our Kids are Conveniently Fat

I have a lot of things swirling in my head after reading this from yahoo.com: ATLANTA – Health officials say one reason so many American kids are overweight is that few have a nearby place to play and exercise. Only about one in five homes have parks within a half-mile, and about the same number [...]

Shoulder the Load

This is the last installment of my series on Vibram FiveFingers (VFF) and overall function/biomechanics. In my first article, I gave you an introduction to function. The second article focused on how VFFs will help those of you struggling with degenerative hip pain. And, my third article tackled how VFFs allow a more functional breathing [...]

Breathe Easy

Don’t sit down! And if you are already sitting, get up! Walk to your bathroom, close the door, and stand facing the mirror in as little clothing as possible. Now take a deep breath. Good. Again. Excellent. Now, one more time, and pay attention to what your shoulders are doing. Are they rising up toward [...]

From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Egoscue

Needless to say, Bill Murray is one of the greatest actors of all-time. What you might not know about him is that he is now one of the most functional actors of all-time. Bill has been working with Egoscue for a few months now and mentioned it in an interview for an upcoming movie. Keep [...]

Hip Shoes

Today we begin our journey onward and upward with the second installment of my 4-part series on Vibram FiveFingers. Over the next few weeks, we will work our way up the body, talking about your breathing in addition to that rotator cuff pain you’re having at Mile 4 of your run, but this week we’ll [...]

More Shoe, More Pain

This is the first entry in a four-part series (and maybe more if we get a good response) on function and biomechanics and how those relate to those of you wearing your Vibram FiveFingers (VFFs). I will talk a lot about running and injuries suffered by runners, but if you have questions about injuries that [...]

Go Stu!

You have GOT to check out this guy. Stu Mittleman is wrapping up 12 marathons in 12 days to raise awareness and money for Haiti. And, by the way…he’s 59! Way to go Stu! We’re pulling for you. 12marathons12days.com