It’s biking season! As you use your bike for fitness riding or just running errands, a few tips can help make your cycling more enjoyable and better exercise. Stay relaxed: Always remind yourself to stay relaxed on the bike. Keep your arms loose and let them act as shock absorbers. Pedal in circles: Try to […]
Having Hip or Knee Surgery? Listen to Alden Estates of Skokie’s tips for finding the right rehab center. Your doctor has told you to consider having hip or knee surgery to improve your quality of life – so now what? Well, after your hospital stay, you will most likely have a choice between in-home therapy […]
Have you ever seen the T-shirt that reads, “I Hate Running. But I Love The Results”? That’s me. It’s not that I hate running—I actually like it quite a bit. But I would never be able to tough out longer than a mile without my friend Mr. iPhone. For many, music can make the difference […]
Today more than 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Studies suggest that strategies for healthy aging may help keep your brain fit and could be a deterrent to the disease. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, a brand new book by Dr. Gary Small, best-selling author and educator, offers a program […]
For all the generosity of spirit that it preaches, yoga can be hard on your wallet. And hot yoga creates a sweaty mess, so you need a substantial cache of clothes and towels if you’re not doing laundry daily. Startled by the high prices, we decided to take some yoga towels for a test drive. […]
Imagine calling your doctor in the middle of the night, getting an appointment the next day and even having your physician accompany you on a brisk walk or a trip to the grocery store to jump-start your personalized wellness plan. That kind of first class medical treatment can be yours—for a price. As a result […]
“Spin” is back and better than ever thanks to an influx of new studios and classes that offer a fresh approach to working out. If you haven’t been to spin class since Bill Clinton was president, here are 5 reasons why it’s time to dust off your cleats and get back on the bike. 1. […]
One night a mom named Val was at a birthday party—a fun girls’ night out—drinking wine and dancing to music and laughing. When suddenly her phone rang. An angry young voice shouted out the scariest words she’s ever heard: “Mom, I have bedbugs.” In Val’s head she heard the needle on the record scratch zzzzz. […]
Wish all your favorite exercise classes were available under one roof? So did Oak Brook native Michelle Pretekin—she recently opened Fit Girl Studio in Evanston, offering a variety of one-hour classes in spinning, yoga and the oh-so-hot-right-now barre. So, if you love those three, it’s a one-stop shop, and an easy way to enjoy a […]
Shawn Smith can tell you a thing or two about fencing. First introduced to fencing in the sixth grade, Smith went on to become a member of New Trier’s fencing team and then fenced at Michigan State. Today, Smith is back to his roots as the fencing coach at New Trier High School’s Extension […]
