Wii Fitness…Â What Fun!
I may be a bit behind the times when it comes to enjoying the fun and benefits of all the new interactive video game products on the market – like the Nintendo Wii Fit… but recently my techno-geek boyfriend purchased a Wii Fit for home. (He’s had one at work since they first hit the market.) Being a bit shy about actually getting a computer to do what I want, for me is intimidating, never mind the hand-eye coordination it takes to “win” a computer game…..I was never any good at these games as a kid.
I have to admit my extreme skepticism about the benefits of staring at a TV screen and using a computer game for fitness. But am always excited to hear about new ways to inspire and encourage people to increase their exercise and activity level, and ANYTHING that people enjoy doing that involves movement can be a great way to improve health and fitness.
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Posted in Health, Pilates by Aliesa George on November 30th, 2008.
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Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises – “How to Keep your Feet Happy”
I’m thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines!Â
 Did you happen to see or hear the news? I’m not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in and brought it to my attention. So how did I find out?  It was a double whammy….which to me was a sign that I had to check it out.Â
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Posted in Foot Care Tips, Health, Pilates by Aliesa George on June 27th, 2008.
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