Sara Mikulsky

Having good posture not only makes us look better but it also prevents injury and pain. So check out your posture in the mirror and try these three stretches to improve your posture today. Doorframe Chest Stretch: Keeping the chest muscles flexible and open can improve our upper trunk posture. To complete this stretch simply stand in a doorframe with forearms and elbows supported on each side. Take one small step forward while keeping your arms up on the frame. The stretch sh

Thanksgiving is around the corner and eating healthy can be a tricky feat! But there are ways to keep that turkey dinner on the healthy side. Try these 3 healthy recipes and share them with your family this holiday season! Pumpkin Mash and Ricotta (replaces mashed potatoes) Ingredients: One can of pureed pumpkin 1 cup of fresh ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic 1 teaspoon of sage 1 teaspoon of thyme 1 teaspoon of rosemary ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Ski season is just around the corner. And with the temperature dropping it gets harder to exercise outdoors. So transition that workout inside and try these three exercises to get those legs ready for ski season. Single Leg Squats: This exercise will focus on working the quadricep muscle and controlling knee motion. To complete this exercise, stand on one foot. While keeping the knee stable and in-line with the hip, slowly bend the knee. Focus on using the inner thigh musc

The NYC marathon was this past weekend. Now that all the training is done and the race is run, how do you treat your body and recover. Check out these three post race recovery tips. Foam Rolling and Fascial Work: After the race you will no doubt feel some muscle soreness. This is in part due to lactic acid (a by product of muscle injury) build up. To flush out this product, fascial work can stimulate the lymphatic system. This system helps drain the irritating chemicals and t