Makeover 2012: Fitness

Debbi Platt leads a busy life. With two college-age kids and a part-time job, she still finds the time to remain active.   An accomplished martial artist (she is a second degree black belt in tae kwon do), Debbi is no stranger to hard work. However, after beating skin cancer last year, she decided to […]

Prevent Paddle Problems

Paddle injuries aren’t inevitable; warm ups and simple stretches can make a difference.   The platform tennis craze is sweeping the North Shore. So, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that overuse injuries are following in its wake. Regardless of fi tness level, this fast-paced game can bring infl ammation and degenerative changes, especially if […]

Raising the Bar on Exercise

A death grip hold on the sidebar with your toes elevated as high as you can. Tuck your hips forward and squeeze your buns. Bend your knees and go as low as you go. Hold that pose until your legs begin to quiver.