by Jessica Kisiel | May 9, 2012 | Personal Wellness
What is wellness? Many have tried to define it and several models have been developed to explain the components. Michael Arloski, PhD, PCC, a licensed psychologist and professional certified coach created the Ten Tenets of Wellness. Not a model but foundational...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 11, 2012 | Sports Training
The century ride is when you can cash in on all your bike hours in one long effort. All the training miles you’ve done, however, won’t replace a smart eating plan for the event. A successful 100 mile ride is dependent on maintaining your energy level over...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 31, 2012 | Posture and Technique
1. Uneven Shoe and Foot Wear The sole of your shoe can indicate a great deal about how you are striking the ground when engaged in a repetitive motion weight-bearing sport, such as running, walking or hiking. If there is more wear on the inner edge of your shoe, your...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 19, 2012 | Posture and Technique
In my ongoing quest to learn more about posture, injuries, and pain I began experimenting with the Alexander Technique (AT). What attracted me to this process is that AT develops awareness about moving and using the body efficiently during everyday activities –...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 8, 2012 | Sports Training
Remember when cyclist Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France – seven times? If so, you might also recall how Lance popularized the fast spin of >90 revolutions per minute (rpm). What are the advantages of spinning at a high cadence? Increased blood...