Published June 13, 2013
The folks over at Movoto have come out with another list, this one ranking the cities of the nation based on their "sinfulness" relative to the Seven Deadly Sins (lust, pride, wrath, envy, greed, gluttony and sloth). Apparently by these standards, Milwaukee comes in No. 5.
Published May 24, 2013
After two weeks of teeth-gritting exercise courtesy of Mary Helen Bowers' "Ballet Beautiful" DVDs, I now see that ballet dancers are warriors on pointe.
Published May 4, 2013
Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor threw out the first pitch to open the Rock Sports Complex last weekend, and in a couple months someone will take the opening plunge on the mountain bike park being sculpted on the former landfill previously known as Crystal Ridge.
Published Feb. 13, 2013
So, can the "stripper" pole be a positive piece of equipment - especially for women? Can it, as a fitness tool become an empowering activity that contributes to not only a more physically fit body, but to a healthier mind and self-image as well? According to Maureen Metzger, co-owner of the West Allis pole dancing fitness studio, Blush Pole Fitness and Dance: hell yes, it can.
Published Jan. 17, 2013
Oh, yoga: the pasttime of hippies and stressed-out soccer moms alike, that blissed-out exercise of Hindu philosophers. It has no demographic, and so it bears no judgement. There's just something so delightfully zen about it (and yes, I realize that I'm mixing Eastern religions here). It's, like, 30 percent breathing, after all. I can get down with any workout regimen that includes something called "heart opening exercises." And it's a great time to get into yoga here in Milwaukee.
As a life Martial Artist of over 30 years now, I am often challenged to teach a skill called “mental resilience.” These two words get a lot of attention these days in the psychotherapy, life coaching, and professional fitness arenas. What separates the worrier&n...
When I contemplate what it takes to be fully human and reach for optimal potential (physically, spiritually, and mentally) the word "vulnerability" comes to mind. It takes vulnerability to fully embrace experiences with joy, gratitude, love, and tenderness. It takes little e...
Thursday December 13th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL I’m delighted to be able to say truthfully that I’ve been keeping up with my physical exercising as of late. That’s one thing that is truly an individual decision, and everyone is accountable for it. It’s no...
Recently went to a new Fitness Center in Franklin. Class A Fitness. After some investigating, the owner, Amy, offers alot of different ways to stay, or get in shape over winter. I always liked kickboxing, and she actually offers this! Everything is new, spotless, and clean. So far, after on...
Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Roufusport Academy took care of business last week in their Final Four showdown against the famed Renzo Gracie Academy, advancing to the finals of Versus.com's "America's Top MMA Gym" tournament.Roufusport now faces California's Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jit...
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