SAILING FIT By: Meka Taulbee ACE Certified Personal Trainer SAILFIT Inc Commonly Asked Questions As I sit here thinking about what to write I am surrounded by the news of Hurricane Katrina. I can’t help but wonder how many addresses this will not make it to simply because they do not exist anymore. So many […]
SAILING FIT By: Meka Taulbee ACE Certified Personal Trainer SAILFIT Inc MENTALLY FIT Are you mentally fit? You may be thinking “What is she talking about?” or “What do I need to be Mentally Fit for?” When it comes to any athletic event or even just day-to-day living mental fitness is just as important […]
SAILING FIT By: Meka Aiken ACE Certified Personal Trainer SAILFIT Inc By the time you read this the Olympics will be over and most everyone will have had what I call “Olympic Fever” This is when you watch the Olympics and get so pumped up and excited that you vow that you are […]
Is Yoga for You? Recently I have had some questions about Yoga and how it may help or hinder your sailing ability. In my opinion it is a great option or addition to any exercise program. Yoga can help increase your core strength, increase flexibility and balance and tone your body. This is not to […]
When it comes to fitness myths, there are plenty. If I had a nickel for every time someone said to me, “I heard this or that, is it true?” I’d be one wealthy woman. Well I thought I’d put all of you to a little myth test and see how you do. Give my quiz […]
SAILING FITBy: Meka AikenACE Certified Personal TrainerSAILFIT Inc Happy New Year everyone! I thought I would start the New Year out onthe right foot. Many of you have given me great compliments on my articles forwhich I am very appreciative. One of the biggest questions I hear is “What isACE?” and “How did you become […]
What’s in a Label? By: Meka Aiken ACE Certified personal Trainer SAILFIT Inc. When you pick up a sports drink or sports bar to take out on the water, do you know what the label is telling you? Do you even read the label? I sure hope you are at least glancing at the label! […]
SAILING FIT By: Meka A Aiken ACE Certified Personal Trainer SAILFIT Inc When it comes to vitamins and minerals there are so many different products on the shelves how do you know what to choose? Most vitamins you can get from simply eating a healthy diet. In Simple terms Vitamins are organic compounds. They are […]
SAILING FIT Meka Aiken Fit for the Road Considering that all of us have to travel to get to the majority of regattas I thought I would give you a list of ways to stay fit while on the go. Whether you drive or fly to regattas there are some items that you can bring […]
SAILING FIT By: Meka Aiken ACE Certified Personal Trainer SAILFIT Inc Who doesn’t want a little R&R right? Well, what if I tell you it may improve your fitness and actually make you stronger? Now, I know that you’re wondering how sitting on some white sandy beach sipping Margaritas is going to make you stronger. […]
