Feature: Fitness Sanity

Fitness Sanity = sage and effective fitness in an insane world. Reviews of Pilates, fitness, and weight loss products, books, DVDs, courses, gyms, and studios as well as related items, articles, and opinion pieces from celebrity trainer Lynda Lippin and our brilliant Blogcritics Health and Fitness writers. All the information you need to stay sane, fit, and healthy!

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• Arctic Zero Guilt Free Ice Cream

  The zero guilt answer to ice cream

  Review by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Nov 21, 2011

• Review: Antigua Golf Performance Apparel

  Golf performance clothing that will keep you comfortable and in style.

  Review by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 21, 2011

• Nintendo Wii Review: ExerBeat

  Bring the fitness club to your living room.

  Review by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jul 06, 2011

• Book Review: Carrots 'N' Cake by Tina Haupert

  Healthy living on carrot and cupcake at a time

  Review by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on May 10, 2011

• Book Review: The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life by Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D. and Leslie R. Martin, Ph.D.

  Truly fascinating and sometimes surprising insights into what factors lead to long life from a documented study of 1500 people over 80 years.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Apr 04, 2011

• Book Review: Prevent A Second Heart Attack - 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease by Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN

  This book will help prevent a first heart attack with its clear and easy to follow Mediterranean diet and exercise program.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Apr 03, 2011

• Our Journey through Midwest Spas Continues

  Our journey continues at Kohler Water Spa in Wisconsin.

  Opinion by spa2docs — on Feb 16, 2011

• Beauty Flowing From Wellness Continues

  Beauty flowing from wellness continues at Sundara Spa.

  Opinion by spa2docs — on Feb 03, 2011

• Book Review: Naked Fitness by Andrea Metcalf

  Nothing new and different: The exercises could be more simple and effective, with diet tips the same as what you can find online for free.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Jan 28, 2011

• Book Review: Pilates Practice Companion by Alycea Ungaro

  A clear book that outlines the benefits of Pilates for our daily lives, including all the instructions needed to get started or progress. Two thumbs up!

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Jan 27, 2011

• Beauty Flowing from Wellness

  Beauty flowing from wellness through experiencing spa vacations.

  Opinion by spa2docs — on Jan 25, 2011

• No More Excuses...Wear Your Sunscreen

  It doesn't matter that it's winter. Sunscreen must be worn every day, in every season, in every type of weather.

  Opinion by Rachael Pontillo — on Jan 24, 2011

• Book Review: Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It by Gary Taubes

  Bad and incomplete science corrupts weight loss advice.

  Review by Karen Bentley — on Jan 23, 2011

• Weight Loss Secret: Make It Easier, Not Harder!

  High intensity weight loss practices cannot be sustained; they cause burn-out, and create a contrary/opposite result.

  Opinion by Karen Bentley — on Jan 19, 2011

• New Beginnings Completed

  The importance of exercise and stress reduction to health and mental well-being.

  Opinion by spa2docs — on Dec 22, 2010

• Book Review: The Thinking Person's Guide to Fitness by Jake Nash

  A good, no nonsense guide to fitness from an experienced personal trainer.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Dec 20, 2010

• New Beginnings Continued

  At the Heartland Spa, with a focus on food and exercise.

  Opinion by spa2docs — on Dec 06, 2010

• New Beginnings

  Two pediatricians and mothers reviewing spa experiences.

  Opinion by spa2docs — on Nov 26, 2010

• DVD Review: The Pilates Master Trainer Series by Jennifer Kries

  I highly recommend this series for any Pilates teacher of any lineage and experience level.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Nov 18, 2010

• Book Review: Innovations In Pilates: Therapeutic Muscle Stretching on the Pilates Reformer - A Comprehensive Guide by Anthony Lett

  As a Pilates teacher, I feel that this book demeans what I know to be true about classical Pilates exercise.

  Review by Lynda Lippin — on Nov 08, 2010