JessicaSmithTV | June 28, 2012 10:14 am
By Jessica Smith, CPT
By now, chances are you’ve heard of high intensity interval training (aka HIIT) and Tabata. You may even be incorporating this type of maximum effort training into your regular cardio routine. But is it the best type of training for you?
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JessicaSmithTV | May 16, 2012 2:49 pm
The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical -- we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body?
We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Ranch in Miami Beach to weigh in on the pros and cons of some of your favorite gym staples:
The Stationary Bike
Pros: Low impact, easy on the joints, offers a wide range of intensity options
Cons: The riding position can bring on back pain, or aggravate sciatica for some. “We flex our spine all day and sit for hours - why sit for a cardio session?” asks Dr. Suprun.
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JessicaSmithTV | March 30, 2011 12:24 pm
Q: I have lost 3 dress sizes in weight since my son was born, but my problem is I'm not losing more weight in 2 problem areas: a roll of fat under my naval (even though I do 3.5 hours of ab exercises per week), and I have excess fat on my bum. I do 4 hours of total body exercises per week, and a bit of cardio in between but my upper body is slim and I can not afford to lose any more weight on my chest as my bust size has already decreased too much as it is! I'm also not sleeping very well at night as I am up often taking care of my son.
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