Michael Hanover, a longtime personal trainer in the area, recently opened his own facility, where he emphasizes positive reinforcement. His latest piece of machinery is a Jacob’s Ladder, which combines aerobic and anaerobic exercise. And, if you’re looking for extra motivation, his business partner, Donovan Klein, is a male model! Mention Make It Better and […]
Buying a car is a big investment and a nerve-racking process. But now, there’s help: Veteran car dealer Gary Eisenstein of Northbrook will act as your consultant and advocate, helping you find a great deal on a car, for a flat fee. And he loves it: “I get to help people do something they […]
Whether you’re cleaning house, lifting your child, or picking up a heavy box, you’ll often find yourself in a position that relates to the Romanian Deadlift (RDL); a trusted and fundamental exercise that’s a strength training standard. Doing this move will firm your lower body, and it just may save you from a future back […]
Last December, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute. In 2007, pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife and child before hanging himself. After their autopsies, scientists discovered that both athletes suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of degenerative brain […]
\For the most part when it comes to strength training, women want to be toned but not super muscular. Finding exercises that accomplish that goal can be difficult. Diana Ozimek, co-owner of Windy City Adventure Boot Camp in Evanston and Lincoln Park notes, “I have women of all shapes, sizes and ages that come to […]
Falling is a common and serious problem for older adults. Approximately one of every three seniors will fall this year. Here are some tips to lower the risk of falls at home: Increase lighting along pathways and entryways Install handrails on both sides of steps/stairs Install nightlights in nearby outlets Use non-skid mats or […]
Arlington Heights native Connie Grundschok has opened a cozy, new knitting shop, Knit Happens. Complete with a flat screen TV, she offers a variety of classes and a Thursday night knitting group. The shop is for knitters or wannabes, and people who “enjoy fine yarns—something that feels good,” Grundschok says. And, the shop is offering […]
Need a break from your ordinary sit-ups? This move builds strength and balance while toning your arms, back and especially your obliques—those side ab muscles that we sometimes forget to work. Your own body weight acts as resistance in this pose. There are two lines of energy flowing: from the crown of your head […]
When Lake Barrington resident Hasna Osman cycles through the rolling hills around her home, she usually does it with a group of women (and a few men) organized by the Barrington Bike Club. “I used to ride in college and I love the outdoors,” Osman says. “But then I got married, had kids—life got in […]
No one wants to hear the ‘c’ word. But, that’s what my mom heard last January. More specifically … non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Fortunately, her doctor said we caught it early and it was highly treatable. I had recently interviewed a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program of Integrative Medicine, Roberta Lee, M.D., for my Healthy […]
