Get Living

Everyone is always asking me, “Why do you want to be so healthy? And work out so much? And eat bean sprouts and stuff? Why are you giving up all the good stuff? What do you want to do, live to be a hundred?” Well, it’s really not like that. Sure certain healthy habits can extend your life… Healthy weight – add 6 years, don’t smoke – add 10 years, laugh 15 mins a day- add 8 years, thinking positively – add 9 years, get a good night’s sleep – add 5 years. But what’s important is your quality of life. Can you go and do everything you want to do without getting out of breath or having pain? What do you see yourself doing in 5, 10, 20 years? If you have plans of traveling, biking, hiking, etc, then you better not have an extra 50 pounds to lug around. Tomorrow maybe just a day away, but today you’re alive so you better get living!!

Working with the Pros

How about those Jets beating the Colts? Having stretched and mashed one of the NY Jets players last week I know what that can do for the body and so do professional athletes. Not only does it feel great, it keeps your muscles pliable and flexible. Mashing is a technique I use to soften muscle tissue using my feet and body weight. By working out the tension and scar tissue from the muscle fibers, the fibers are better able to reach their full potential of extension and contraction. This definitely helps with pain management.

Open House Pictures!

Crowd intently watching Kathy demo.

Obstacle course balancing drill.

Open House

We opened the doors to Wheel of Life’s new location with an Open House at Platinum Gym at 7015 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, Pa. I got to show off my new digs and some of the great equipment and exercise techniques I use on my clients. We had a fun obstacle course which demonstrated your ability to use speed, power, flexibility and balance to test your fitness level. And of course, some nutritional snacks to fuel your bods. They even got a neat Wheel of Life container to keep it in. If you didn’t get to come, please stop by and say hi.

Hello

Hello. My name is Kathy Montgomery owner of Wheel of Life where Exercise is Medicine. This is the place where you can get and feel healthy, the natural way – by using your body to heal its self. I am certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, United States Professional Tennis Association with additional certificates in Sports Medicine through them, United States Tennis Association as a clinician, and a Registered Reflexologist. These are a lot of acronyms that mean only that I care about you and how I can help you feel better from the inside out.