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...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 1, 2012 | Personal Wellness
If you’re like me, life can be overwhelming at times, to the point of paralysis. With so much to do, sometimes it is hard to figure out where to start and you have no motivation to do anything. Feeling like this recently, I listened to a review of the book...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 14, 2012 | Personal Wellness
It is just over six weeks since January 1 and you began practicing your New Year’s Resolutions. How are you doing in adopting healthier behaviors? If you haven’t accomplished what you set out to do, take heart, you are not alone. It’s said that one-third of New Year’s...
