Author: Irene Pastore

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Why Core Exercise Seems Easy When It Should Be Difficult

March 10, 2021

THE DEAD BUG CORE EXERCISE

When you’re working on core exercises, you have to follow what is called “good form”.  That means the exercises have to be done correctly in order for you to get all the benefits of each exercise, which in turn, helps you to reach your fitness goals.

One example of a basic core exercise is the Dead Bug. While lying on your back, move your arms and legs back and forth. Your spine and hips are steady.

The Dead Bug Exercise looks easy, like almost anyone could do it. But, if you flail your limbs in the air, and rock back and forth, you’ve missed the point of the exercise.

The goal in core exercise is to stabilize your body, not to toss yourself around on the mat getting winded, and losing control of the movement.

In fact, your breathing should be as stable as your hips and spine. Gasping and sputtering through core work is not where you want to go.  When you perform the basic core exercises correctly, you’ll be ready for a more challenging workload.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City..  For her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

Equipment of the Month: Trigger Point Foam Massage Ball

March 8, 2021

EQUIPMENT OF THE MONTH: Trigger Point Foam Massage Ball For Deep Tissue Massage

CATEGORY: Flexibility, Relaxation, Circulation

HOW TO USE IT: Same technique as the standard foam roller.  Roll the ball onto tender spots on legs, thighs, buttocks, hips, back, chest. 

PORTABILITY: The ball measures 5″ in diameter.  Toss in a bag, or backpack.  Takes up little space. Weighs 5.8 ounce.

BENEFITS:  Relieves tightness, restores flexibility and mobility.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.   For her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

Climbing Mt. Everest: Apa Sherpa, Nepalese Mountaineer and Climbing Guide

March 4, 2021

Apa Sherpa is a Nepalese mountaineer and guide, known for his climbing record of 21 successful summits on Mt. Everest. Apa Sherpa Foundation is his website. In this video, Apa Sherpa talks about the risks of avalanches, crevices and icefalls while climbing the world’s highest mountain, and the precautions taken to avoid injury and death. He also discusses the Puja ceremony prior to climbing, honoring the mountain known as Chomolungma, Goddess Mother of the World.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Climbing Mt. Everest: Dave Hahn, American Mountaineer

March 4, 2021

Dave Hahn is an American professional mountain guide. He participated in the expedition that discovered the remains of George Mallory, the British mountaineer who perished on Mt. Everest in 1924. Since the publication of this video, Dave Hahn accomplished another Everest summit, bringing the total to 15. Read more about Dave Hahn’s climbing achievements at RMI Expeditions and New Mexico Magazine.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.