Balance is a hot topic when it comes to fitness. Balance tools like Bosu, TRX and wobble boards, once limited to physical therapy, are now standard in health clubs and even home gyms. We generally worry about balance for our parents and grandparents. Falls are the leading cause of injuries among adults 65 years and older, […]
The North Shore offers residents ample outdoor recreation opportunities with beautiful Lake Michigan to the east and the Cook County Forest Preserves to the west. Too hot or cold to take your fitness routine outside? Check out some of our favorite indoor spots to blast calories year round. Fitness Studios Winnetka Fitness Together 546B Lincoln […]
If you’re already in danger of ditching your get-fit resolution, spice up your routine with a new class. Celebrities and fitness gurus across the country swear by these eight hot workouts. Try one and you’re sure to keep coming back for more. Pure Barre This low-impact total body workout relies on tiny isometric movements to […]
A fascinating study revealed interesting brain characteristics in older adults who aren’t aging like most. So-called SuperAgers have cognitive abilities like those of much younger people. Scientists at Northwestern’s Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Feinberg School of Medicine are working to understand why some older adults’ brains function like those of people […]
Ready to strengthen and shape your legs for that short black dress, tennis skirt, or just to feel better when you look in the mirror? To get your legs looking their best, you have to work all of your major leg muscles, along with the many other supporting muscles. The main muscles in your legs […]
As we all become more aware of what we eat and the origin of our food, vegetable gardening is booming. Leading the way is LaManda Joy, founder of the Peterson Garden Project, an award-winning not-for-profit, that has brought community, urban gardening to Chicago in a big way. Built mostly on idle lots throughout the city, […]
Are your healthy New Year’s resolutions now a distant memory? Have you been enjoying far too many decadent meals and over-the-top desserts? Have a few weeks passed since you visited the gym? We understand. But, let’s make today the day we get back on track. Set a plan for the day and the coming week. […]
With so much of your day focused on mobile devices, staring at computer screens, driving, sitting, and possibly favoring one side over the other, your posture may be looking less than ideal. Poor posture can contribute to muscle pain, headaches, fatigue and stress. Miledones Eliades, MD, of the NorthShore Neurological Institute says most of his […]
Are you about to embark on a large home renovation? The U.S. home improvement industry is emerging from its downturn, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, and many homeowners who put off maintenance and improvements are starting to spend. As you anticipate your construction, take time to prepare for the […]
