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Lead Stories: Sunday, September 7, 2008

MUSIC: Runners’ secret weapon in the battle of mind over matter

Posted January 9th, 2007 at 11:00 PM by Mickey Katz

Section: Motivation, Music

As most of you already know, exercise is known to be a battle of “mind over matter” (with your mind often wandering while we work on our bodies). Although mind wandering can sometimes lead to your next great idea when you’re at the gym or on your training runs, you need your mind to stay focused and give you a little extra push. This, my friends, is where music comes in!

I am a firm believer in the mental workout being just as necessary as your physical one, and I’d like to help those of you whose minds have wandered. It is true that protein feeds the muscles and provides strength, but if nothing is ‘driving’ you to succeed, then your workout will only be as good as lasts nights steak dinner or for those vegetarians, your buffet of tofu and eggs.
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Run through the day, but then always dance the night away!

Posted January 2nd, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Running & Training, Cross Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise

From pop stars, to pro athletes (to you and I) … taking a dance class is a true power enhancer and morale booster. Exactly the little lift we all need for the cold-n-dark winter months ahead.

There are as many types of dance, as there are types of personalities.

Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hot, Hula, Salsa, Swing, Square, Exotic, Ballroom, Ballet, Break, Belly … to name but a few. I’m most certain you can find a style that suits your profile, mood and/or schedule. Need a little inspiration? Flip on WABC and watch the popular “Dancing With The Stars”, it’s sure to get your toes a’ tappin’.
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