We all know that too much sitting is bad for your health. Unfortunately many of us work in jobs where we are expected to be seated at our desks for the majority of the day, for hours on end (whether or not we’re being productive — but that’s another story!…) Spending long hours sitting down […]
Browsing Month: January 2014
Indoor and Out: It’s the Climb
“It’s not about physical strength at all. Rock climbing is about discipline, skill, and mental focus — technique is key.” The same could be said about life — and Marc Ramlal is the living proof.
WOW – Women Only Workout
The thought of going to a gym can be a daunting one for mature women, particularly if it’s a first time experience.
Mental Health Therapy through the Expressive Arts
It was the lure of the environment that encouraged Nicolette Choo Quan, in late 2013, to move her practice from Mucurapo Road in Port of Spain to its new location at Hibiscus Place in Petit Valley — where it now shares a location with the Adult Day Centre for Seniors and the WOW gym for mature women.
Hibiscus Place Adult Day Centre: Therapy in the Golden Years
With birds chirping overhead as you lounge in a recliner on the verandah and absorb the cool breeze and expansive view of the mountains, it certainly feels more like a home instead of a “home” – that dreadful word we fear as we become more and more wary of our aging parents.
Hibiscus Place: The Harmony of Healthcare
A short stroll through the large and airy home, past the verandah where a few recline in easy reflection, past the kitchen filled with laughter as a birthday cake is being prepared, and through the garden and gazebo where the tables are being set…
Music Therapy: The Rhythm of Healing
The buzz in your brain, the humming in your veins, the swell of your heart as your favourite song comes on… We all know that music can have a physiological effect on our bodies.
Ready to Rev: Brian’s Spinning Tips
Brian Superville has over 12 years of experience as a certified spinn instructor, and is quite well known in the industry throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Read more about Brian here. If you’re new to spinning, here are a few tips Brian wants you to keep in mind: 1. Avoid the “bouncy spinn” Spinn is indoor […]
Rev it up! – Spinning with Brian
“Come on, you’re better than that!” It is the encouraging shout urging you to go faster, harder — to challenge yourself. Even if you choose to remain seated, amp up the resistance and hold your form to achieve a more efficient stroke.