Weight-Training for Osteoperosis: Whole-Body Resistance is best
There is good news on the osteoperosis front, and it comes in the form of weight training. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes loss...
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- Jul 31, 2017
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Four easy tips to combat type 2 diabetes.
One year and four months ago I was diagnosed with Type two diabetes. At the time I had a couple of injuries that really hampered my...
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- Jun 21, 2016
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Three Ways To Train Fascia
Fascia — the body's connective tissue that wraps around muscle — can be trained, just like muscle. Like muscle, fascia can be stretched...
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- Apr 13, 2015
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Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 4/25 in Virginia
April 25 is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, and a number of events are planned worldwide — including in Northern Virginia, where I'll...
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- Dec 3, 2014
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Working Out in Cold Weather? How to Do It Safely and Effectively
Some of you may be into extreme exercising, trekking for miles in cold weather no matter the conditions. Others might take winter as a...
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- Nov 30, 2014
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Be Thankful for Health by Maintaining It
In the United States, we have come to the "thankful" portion of the year. As the days grow shorter and colder, we stay indoors more — and...
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- Nov 27, 2014
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Shop Small for Fitness and Health This Year
Retailers are encouraging consumers to "shop small" and "shop local" on Shop Small Saturday, November 29. It's a great idea — and you can...
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- Nov 18, 2014
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Adopt a Few Good Habits to Achieve General Weight Loss
While giving fitness workshops for seniors, often I am asked how to succesfully lose weight. There is no easy way to lose weight — but...
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- Nov 11, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Breast Cancer Survivors Who Practice Tai Chi Can Benefit from Reduced Inflammation
Cancer survivors may have a better health rate and reduce their chance of recurrence if they practice Tai Chi, according to a new report...
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- Sep 18, 2014
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Tai Chi Rooting Skills Workshop to be Held October 4
Learn more about rooting and improve your skills at a workshop set for 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, in Fairfax, Va. The workshop will...
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- Aug 15, 2014
- 2 min
Keep Your Knees Healthy and Your Body In-Balance
Recently, I have seen an upswing in knee injuries — or knee pain, at the very least. Whenever I have a client with chronic pain or an...
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- Jun 24, 2014
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'Science of Elastic Force' Workshop With David Cohen and Aaron Green June 28
Science of Elastic Force Review Workshop with David Cohen and Aaron Green 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 Mid Atlantic Movement...
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- Jun 10, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Tai Chi Improves Stem Cell Count, Study Shows
Practicing Tai Chi stimulates the body's production of stem cells, particularly beneficial to the aging body, according to a recent study...
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- Jun 3, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Five Days With Mark Rasmus
Last year, when I heard Mark Rasmus was planning a workshop within a one-day drive from my house, the only thing on my mind was, "How am...
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- May 27, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Functional Tai Chi
During my Tai Chi classes, I always get asked, "Why do we breathe the way we do? And why do we practice push hands?" The answer to both...
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- May 19, 2014
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Five Elements of Fitness
Sometimes we forget about the five elements of fitness: muscular strength muscular endurance healthy body mass index (BMI) cardio...
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- May 14, 2014
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Chi Cultivation Workshop Offered in Fairfax June 7
Learn how to gather, condense and pack chi into the body at a hands-on workshop with David Cohen from noon to 3 p.m. June 7 at Green...
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- May 13, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Tai Chi Ball Posture for Self-Defense
(This article is part of an ongoing series examining various applications of Ta Chi postures.) As we go through the Tai Chi form, we see...
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- May 6, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: The Paradox of Tai Chi Rooting and Movement
People who study tai chi are familiar with the term rooting, or to be in solid contact with the ground. During a tai chi demonstration,...
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- Apr 29, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Learn About Jian and Chi Cultivation
Tai Chi may be best known for its healing powers, but it also is a devastating martial art. Just ask Robert Dreeben, the author of a...
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- Apr 15, 2014
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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day April 26 Includes Energy Healing Workshop in Vienna
April 26 is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, and a number of events are planned worldwide — including Northern Virginia, where I'll offer an...
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- Apr 1, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Upcoming Tai Chi Workshops and Events
Here are a few interesting upcoming Tai Chi workshops in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Hope to see you there! Taoist Longevity...
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- Mar 25, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Applying Tai Chi to Weightlifting
if you are thinking about  starting a weight training program, look to Tai Chi for some good lifting practices. First, always keep your...
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- Mar 11, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Play The Lute
I have been asked on more than one occasion for the self defense applicatioin of Play the Lute. In the form, it looks liike just a...
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- Feb 23, 2014
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Mark Rasmus to Be in Fairfax in May
Sifu Mark Rasmus will visit Fairfax again, in May, I am happy to announce For those not familiar with Sifu Rasmus, he teaches what he...
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- Feb 18, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: The Value of 'Part The Wild Horse's Mane'
Part the Wid Horse's Mane is one of the most recognizable Tai Chi postures. As the body shifts left, the right hand crosses the left...
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- Feb 13, 2014
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Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Planning for Success
Healthy eating is an important part of heath and fitness. Help yourself succed by planning for success. Make your diet a healthy reflex....
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- Feb 11, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Benefits for COPD Patients
Medical science continues to catch up with ancient Asian practices: preliminary medical studies in China recognize the value of Tai Chi...
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- Jan 28, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Brush The Wall
I love the movement Brush The Wall. Â Whenever I need to gain focus or concentrate chi, it is my go-to movement. Stand in a Wu Chi...
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- Jan 22, 2014
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Why You Should Avoid Protein Shakes
Okay, enough with the F#!-$&* protein shakes. I would love to know — and will conduct a survey shortly — if people know why they are...
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- Jan 21, 2014
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Two Techniques Help Chi Cultivation
When we practice Tai Chi, one of the first things we learn is abdominal breathing. This allows the diapragm to be more active: not only...
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- Jan 16, 2014
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Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are standard fare for Thanksgiving. However, some of us may think about forgoing this classic dish to skip unwanted...
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- Jan 14, 2014
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Tai Chi: The New Yoga?
Americans are looking for a gentle, effective exercise that will give them benefit without pain or injury. What if that exercise could...
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- Jan 9, 2014
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Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
If you love mac 'n cheese, consider this alternative: replacing the macaroni with cauliflower. Yep, that simple — and that tasty....
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- Jan 7, 2014
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Tai Chi Breathing
Recently, I had a conversation with one of my students on the topic of breathing. I normally teach two different breathing styles,...
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- Jan 6, 2014
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New Year's Resolution Time: Four Tips to Better Fitness
As we take a look back on the year, some of us are contemplating what we can do differently to guarantee success regarding our fitness...
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- Dec 3, 2013
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Tai Chi Tuesday: The Paradox of Tai Chi Rooting and Movement
People who study tai chi are familiar with the term rooting, or to be in solid contact with the ground. During a tai chi demonstration,...
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- Nov 26, 2013
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Get in Shape With David on YouTube
Have you stopped by my YouTube Channel, Get in Shape With David? Take a look at some of the demonstrations and videos posted there. What...
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- Nov 22, 2013
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Not Gaining Size? That's Because....
A lot of guys lift to gain size. You lift everyday, drink your protein shakes and attempt to eat cleaner — yet, for some reason, you are...
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- Nov 19, 2013
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Tai Chi Tuesday: Helping Dementia Patients Exercise With Tai Chi
Tai Chi can be beneficial to every body of every age. However, what can it mean to the practitioner who suffers from dementia? Ray...
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- Nov 17, 2013
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Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers
Got banana? Mix in a few healthy ingredients for this delightful snack. Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers Ingredients 5 medium ripe bananas 1...
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- Nov 11, 2013
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Applying Internal Relaxation Into Your Form
A student recently asked me how she can make her form smoother. In class, we have discussed structure, chi flow and relaxation, and how...
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- Oct 6, 2013
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A Workshop with Sigung Richard Clear
Fairfax, Va. recently had a visitor from Maryville, Tenn. Sigung Richard Clear gave Tai Chi Chuan workshops, including healing, Chi...
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