As journalists, we get to try a lot of things. It comes with the territory when your job is to step into other people's lives for a bit, hear their stories, and then bring those stories to your readers.
A few years back, lifelong athlete Billie Drury decided to turn her zest for exercise into a career and opened Arcadia Pilates and Performance. In her tidy Phoenix studio, Drury teaches Pilates to a wide spectrum of clients – from people rehabilitating from injuries to athletes, and everyone in between. She has a master’s degree in exercise and wellness from Arizona State University and holds certifications in Pilates, yoga, personal training and fascial stretch therapy. I caught up with Drury to ask her a few questions about Pilates.
Spiritual seekers and natural healers will converge on Sedona this weekend for Brain Education founder Ilchi Lee's discussion and demonstrations of the natural healing techniques outlined in his new book The Solar Body.
If you’ve got a baby on the way, you’re probably in need of some TLC. What better way to celebrate your impending parenthood than by spending a little alone time with your partner?
Let’s face it, summer can put a crimp in your fitness routine. If you’re a runner or a cyclist, hitting the pavement can be a grueling proposition. Ditto for hiking and walking. You can always jump in the pool, but not many of us have Olympic-size swimming pools where we can swim a decent lap. If you don’t belong to a health club or other fitness facility, lap swimming can be a challenge. Here are a few public pools around town where you can cool off while practicing your strokes.
Fancy a bit of friendly swordplay? Our 2014 fitness story on fencing proved prophetic among the Valley's left-of-center sporting enthusiasts: The sport is hotter than ever.
