by Jessica Kisiel | Nov 20, 2013 | Posture and Technique
When we exercise on an aerobic machine (elliptical, treadmill, bike, stair stepper, etc.), our intent is to condition our cardiovascular system. In essence, we are concerned with our heart rate, breathing and fatigue. It is all about our heart and lungs. However,...
by Jessica Kisiel | Aug 22, 2013 | Posture and Technique
This summer marks my five-year posture therapy anniversary. In this article, I reflect on what I have gained from the process and what you may also achieve through this therapy. I began my posture therapy career as a client in debilitating pain. Because I was...
by Jessica Kisiel | Aug 13, 2013 | Posture and Technique
My secret is out! I’m a golfer! Yes, I enjoy hitting a little white ball around a well-manicured course. As an endurance athlete, I’ve received much criticism for my hobby. I love the completely different challenge golf offers as a skill sport. It is truly...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 26, 2013 | Posture and Technique
This is the first blog entry in a series on sitting health. We are at war with sitting! And the research is mounting. The risks of sitting too much were likened to smoking in the Los Angeles Times Article, Don’t just sit there. Really. that appeared last month....
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 9, 2013 | Posture and Technique
This is the third and final blog entry in a series on sitting health. If you have read my previous blogs on healthy sitting, you now realize that prolonged sitting is a health risk factor with negative consequences similar to smoking. Additionally, if you sit for an...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 2, 2013 | Posture and Technique
This is the second blog entry in a series on sitting health. Look at the left side of the image. Can you see the “C”? This “C” posture is a posture of pain and dysfunction. Unfortunately, it is also very common. In fact, it’s the most...
