by Jeff Fine | Apr 26, 2019 | Fitness, Podcasts and audio, Self improvement, Well-being, Wellness
The number of options when deciding what to include in your exercise program can get overwhelming: functional movement, body weight exercises, strength training, cardio, yoga, pilates, crossfit… As a result, it can be challenging to devise a fitness program that’s...
by Jeff Fine | Feb 13, 2019 | Fitness, Health Tips, Mind-body Connection, Podcasts and audio, Well-being, Wellness
Most of us, 9 out of 10 people, have experienced back pain at least once in our lives. But why? Is it just an unavoidable fact of life? In this episode of the TotalSelf Considered, Jeff Fine interviews Erika Muraski, physical therapist extra-ordinaire. Erika...
by Jeff Fine | Dec 26, 2017 | Fitness, Health Tips, Mind-body Connection, Well-being, Wellness
Tai chi is a great example of the mind/body connection. This gentle form of exercise, which originated over 700 years ago as a Chinese martial art, has been called “meditation in motion.” But Harvard Medical School also refers to it as “medication in motion.” ...
by Jeff Fine | Sep 24, 2017 | Fitness, Health Tips, Mind-body Connection, Well-being
Office work is doing a number on us. Even regular workouts at the gym can’t undo the damage caused by up to 15 hours of sitting every day…in cars, on trains, at your desk or watching Netflix. Our bodies aren’t designed for the sedentary lives that most of us lead....
by Jeff Fine | Apr 1, 2013 | Fitness, Mind-body Connection, Nutrition, Relationships, Therapy
Listen to Jeff Fine describe in detail his treatment philosophy and approach during his appearance on The Empowered Couple Show with Dr. Stephen Ohayon. Learn why Jeff created TotalSelf Counseling and Fitness, how he integrates psychotherapy, personal training, and...
by Jeff Fine | Apr 11, 2010 | Articles, Fitness, Health Tips, Mind-body Connection, Well-being, Wellness
Resistance training is essentially the lowering and raising of an object. The object may be external (barbell, dumbbell, exercise machine), or your own body weight (push-up, sit-up, squat). The correct use of the breath is critical for stability, balance, safety, and...
