Dr. K.C. Wilder explains the unique challenges facing athletes with gluten-related disorders – and how to overcome them.

Dr. K.C. Wilder is a Sports Performance Coach who has worked with athletes who have celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. We grabbed her for a few questions about her practice and the advice she offers gluten-free athletes. Learn more about Dr. Wilder on her website…

You may not think of a hot tub as a place to keep fit & in shape, but there are plenty of hydro-therapeutic exercises you can do to get in shape for this summer’s bathing suit season! Here is a quick overview of the benefits of exercising in a hot tub: Relax muscles and increase flexibility: To help decrease muscle tightness and increase flexibility, perform standing calf raises, neck circles and shoulder shrugs for 10 seconds. Repeat each exercise three times…

Saturday April 7th, I, along with an amazing group of co-workers, participated in my first duathlon. The event involved a 5k run (3.1 miles), a 25k bike ride (15.5 miles) and finished with another 5k run.

I have to say it was a completely exhilarating and incredible experience. I had a timeframe in my mind that I wanted to finish within, and I must say that much like the Jake Dareff race, I totally surprised myself. Yes, that last mile became extremely challenging on every level, but the rush upon crossing…

The TreeHouse was recently voted Best Yoga on the Bucks Happening List by BucksHappening.com! Thanks to Bob Lonsdale (Yoga Director), Erin Hearty (TreeHouse Coordinator), and all of the staff & members at The Cornerstone Clubs.

The TreeHouse, a lifestyle center by Cornerstone, is a dedication to re-discovering the passion that each of us has for living. It is certainly a special place. With focus on yoga, Pilates, and meditative arts…

**UPDATE** The Silent Auction is well underway here at Cornerstone, Doylestown! Visit the clubs to bid on these AMAZING gift donations from our generous, local community to help benefit John Kocis and his family!

Help us support our member, John, April 13th & 20th at Cornerstone Doylestown!…

The most common pain complaint I have heard this past winter is from my arthritis clients. Almost all of my clients with arthritis have told me that they have had to in increase their pain medication this winter due to increased joint pain and stiffness….

The Cornerstone 5K will be held on May 5th 2012, which is approximately 10 weeks away. So it is time for you to get outside, get moving, and get 5K ready.

Running your first 5K may seem like a daunting task if you’re starting at a beginner’s level. But don’t let your mental fears hold you back from physical accomplishment. “Mental hurdles can be more overwhelming than physical ones…

Join us at T.J. Smith’s Restaurant & Bar for quizzo night especially dedicated to Cornerstone members & staff! Test your trivia knowledge while enjoying some of the best food & drink in Bucks County! Win Cornerstone & T.J. Smith prizes for you and your team….

Myofascial release is not a facial, as many have questioned. MFR, short for myofascial release, is a form of massage that releases collagen from under the skin through safe, sustained pressure to the connective tissue in your body called fascia.

Fascia is an interwoven web of collagen, elastic and a gel like material we are all made of. When the muscles get worn out and overworked from repetitive motion…

Over time chronic stress contributes to hardening of the arteries and hypertension. In a study done by Michael Crichton while a medical student at Harvard, he found that when asking patients why they had a heart attack the answer rarely had to do with a medical condition such as high blood pressure, cholesterol or lack of exercise. Most answers were very personal…

Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you care, but don’t forget to show your New Year’s Resolution the love too! Boxes of chocolates, candy hearts, and sweet snacks – while delicious – become easy go-to snacks during the day, which can pack on empty calories in an instant….

I have decided to switch up my routine in training and thought, “well why not a form of tabata spin?” After all, Dr. Tabata designed this workout for cyclist and skaters for the Olympics to improve their VO2 max (read more). The rate of increase is the highest ever reported. This protocol, (5 minutes of warm-up, 8 intervals of 20 seconds all-out intensity exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, 2 minutes cool-down) was used for highly-trained endurance athletes…

The Cornerstone Clubs are excited to announce that we are gearing up for The Biggest Mover Contest 2012! This free fitness contest will run at all Cornerstone Clubs from February 6th – March 5th. Pre-registration for this event opens on Monday, January 30th….

Karin Eisen is pleased to offer a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher training program at Cornerstone. This program is for the serious student who is passionate about their practice and is interested in sharing that passion by teaching. Students will enjoy small class sizes with a teacher who will get to know them personally. The program will take you deeper into your own practice through the study of asana, breath work, mantra, meditation practices, philosophy and Sanskrit…

Enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card and mug to Planet Smoothie, a one hour nutrition consultation from the Diva Dietitian, and an All Inclusive 1 month membership to The Cornerstone Clubs!…

The holiday season can herald in a lot of anxiety and stress, even if you don’t get caught up in the consumer frenzy. So a connection to your source – your inner calm and peace – may be the best gift you can give yourself… a connection with the Light and Love that is the essence of the true spirit of the holidays….

Saturday, December 10th | 10am – 4pm…

Support our artisan community by purchasing your holiday gifts directly from local artists. All one-of-a-kind pieces made by hand just in time for you holiday gift giving. Reasonably priced and something for everyone, even those hard to please on your holiday list.

Join us for our annual 12 Days of Fitness Sale! 12 days, 12 ways to save. Give the gift of happiness this year with a unique gift from Cornerstone…

Hi Moms and Dads! Did you know that allowing your children to ALWAYS use goggles during their swim lessons and/or recreational swim can hinder their swimming progress and actually create a safety issue? Why, you ask?

One of the essential skills for a child to learn while being introduced into the water is comfort with submersion. Little swimmers do not always enjoy getting their eyes wet when first being introduced to the water…

The Cornerstone Clubs are proud to announce the results of the 2011 Junior Annual Invitational Shotokan Karate Tournament held Saturday, November 5th at Newtown Junior High School. Team members Matt Bortolottti, Ryan Bortolotti, Dario Cabal, Nathan Cherney, Rachel Cherney, Luke Cimakasky, Ethan Daubenspeck, Ethan Green…

No wake zone? No way! Toddlers (and the adults with them) make waves, get soaked, sing songs, play games, and learn crucial water adjustment and safety skills all in a thirty minute class! The Droplet swim class makes this happen for kids from eighteen months to age three. We work on using verbal and non-verbal cues to introduce beginning swimming skills to these curious little ones and they soak it up!…

For most of us, life is a blur at the best of times. Time speeds along. We have too much to do. Things get missed. The next two months, more so.

When it comes to yoga, there are three commitments we don’t always remember to remember. They can create generative changes in our lives when we apply them over time…

Cornerstone, Warrington always enjoys getting festive for Halloween. Flip through our gallery to see St. Paul’s Preschool trick or treat parade, a decorative Chair Fit class, and the Annual Pumpkin Carving contest! Thank you to everyone for coming out and enjoying the holiday with us….

As part of our Open House Summer Happy Hour Series, Cornerstone Warrington hosted Summer Cookout Happy Hour on July 20th, where Janelle Coller and Kathryn O’Hara provided our members and guests with some delicious summer salsas. They were such a hit (both the salsas and our gals!) that we wanted to share with you the recipes for your own summer cookouts….

Cornerstone recently visited New Hope member John Barbacane at his restaurant, Tastebuds, in New Hope, PA. He shared with us a delicious, simple, summertime recipe – soon to be your guests’ favorite appetizer! Grab some fresh mangoes and you’re on your way to a treat….

This Sunday starts our clubs wide promotion to bring a female buddy to work out for only
$1 donation to the Susan G. Komen 3 day for the Cure walk in October.  What a great way to tell mom, or any other important lady in your life, that you care about her then to bring her into Cornerstone for an amazing workout!  We have a couple of incredible Cornerstone moms who are doing exactly that….

Are you ready to get your PUMP On?!
 
Even though it hasn’t felt like it thus far, according to the calander - Spring is here! If you are like many of the common gym goers out there, then you are probably trying to get back into your fitness routine in order to get that body in tip-top shape for the Summer!…

I want to say a few words about being thankful for the bodies we have been given. I want to remind everyone that your workouts should be to make yourself healthier; in an effort to take care of yourself. We shouldn’t be punishing ourselves because we have a poor self image or because we went nuts on a tub of ice cream the night before….

A little veggies go a long way… enjoy these favorites:

Roasted Kale Chips
Serves 8 – 10…

3 Bunches of kale, such as dinosaur kale, curly kale, or a mixture
Extra virgin olive oil
Sea sale and freshly ground pepper
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Grocery Shopping Cheat Sheet

Retreived from fitness magazine!…

You don’t need to buy everything organic to stay pesticide-free. Print out this handy-dandy guide for your next shopping trip!
The Clean 15 (from Best to Worst)

Onions
Avocados
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Mangoes
Sweet Peas
Asparagus
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Grapefruit
Sweet Potato
Honeydew Melon

The Dirty Dozen (from Worst to Best)

Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Blueberries
Nectarines
Bell Peppers
Spinach
Kale
Cherries
Potatoes
Grapes (imported)

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, October 2010.

The Official Publication of the Philadelphia Bike Club Founded 1979
Volume 34, No. 3 – March 2011
Wheeling with the President by Howard Hochheiser & Linda McGrane
Small World…

The third annual Wellness Retreat (at Cornerstone Fitness and the Tree House in New Hope) on Saturday, February 12 was a resounding success.

Is your massage therapist educating you?  Education is an important but often overlooked part of your massage session.  The session is still in progress even though you are off the table and have re-robed.  This is the time your massage therapist should share his/her findings during the massage with you….

New choices, new priorities and a new life can be supported by open-hearted posture. Our posture is a good indicator of the relationship between our inner and outer realities. A fear-based, apprehensive inner reality protects itself by closing our heart. The more confident we are and the more we courageously embrace life, the easier it is to reflect this inner reality with upright, self-assured posture….

I have recently been told by one of my clients that receiving a gift certificate for massage is among her top five favorite gifts.  No argument there from yours truly, the massage therapist.  So as I always do while commuting to and from work…I listen to audio books or I think.  Last night while commuting home I was in the “think” mode….

We’ve got an extra special Recipe of the Month for you in February! Why so great? Because it’s been given by a Cornerstone Member, who happens to be an excellent chef! We followed Diana out of Cornerstone New Hope, across the bridge, and around the corner to her beautiful restaurant, DeAnna’s, in Lambertville to see if her moves in the kitchen were as good as her moves on the fitness floor….

There’s a lot of talk out there about barefoot running, barefoot training, etc. You have probably at some point seen someone in or tried for yourself a pair of Vibram Five Fingers or Nike Free shoes, or maybe have even seen someone actually running barefoot....

Tour de You: Swirling Circles of Freedom
by K.C. Wilder – Now Available!

Book Review…

Tour de You is an engaging, entertaining book with the ebb, and flow of a competitive cycling event. The intangibles of competition are the many variables that have little or nothing to do with individual talent.

One way to make your resolutions a reality – get FINALLY FIT.
Leah’s intense, goal-oriented, small group training program in New Hope really delivers results – participants in the last few sessions of Finally Fit have lost a combined weight of almost 100 pounds  (I myself have lost 14 of those pounds!), and became stronger and faster while doing it!  Even better – they’ve made “training buddies” that help keep them motivated and ready to take on any training challenge….

In honor of the snow  - we’re posting some fun, quick reads & tips by Fitness Magazine:

Warm Up to Winter Workouts
Bowled Over: 7 Healthy Soup and Stew Recipes
Take Five: 7 Five-Ingredient Suppers
The Resolution Solution: 7 Goals You Can Meet This Year
Walk This Way: 4 Ways to Prevent Aches & Pains 
Be safe in the snow today!…

The beginning of the New Year is a great time to evaluate your fitness program and tweak it a little. If you’ve been doing the same program for more than 6 months, you need a serious update! It’ll make your trip to Cornerstone more enjoyable  and will work your body in new ways….

Extending the holiday cheer… our dedicated members hit the pavement 12/26/10 for EFC Wintry Madness with Felipe….

What is “The Next Step”?
“The Next Step” is a six week workshop held for those who are ready for a new challenge and want to run beyond the 5K.  Many of the participants continue on from one of my other workshops: “5k workshop”.  Classes are held three times a week for one hour at Central Park in Doylestown. 
What’s involved with the workshop?…

Jen Lambert, CHF Program Coordinator, checking out some of the many toys our members donated in 2010 to Toys for Tots

Tom Kirsteier hitting the treadmill

Blake Ament, We are… a great place to lift!

Howard Butowsky, Personal Trainer helping members and fellow trainers incorporate ActivTrax, this month!!…

January is here again… is it back to new year, new you? Or is that pressure just too much? New Year, New You? Nice Try. Recent surveys show that Americans are making fewer resolutions this year – more so than ever before….

Happy Holidays Cornerstone!…

What a pleasure it has been watching our members hustle and bustle around the clubs over the past few weeks, sharing holiday stories and memories, wishing each other good luck in the new year, and of course – burning off those last lbs before the holiday feast begins!

2011 is right around the corner… and that means one thing – resolutions! Here are some tips to ensure that you get on the right path for setting (and reaching!) your goals.
Goal setting is an important method to build momentum, motivation and confidence as your students strive to make their new year’s resolutions a reality….

I’d like to talk about massage and cancer care.  Years ago, it was thought by western medicine practitioners that the combination of these two was similar to that of oil and water.  They just didn’t mix.  Long gone are those days and that belief.  Thank God!!!  Working in the field of Integrative Medicine as a massage therapist, I am thrilled that massage and cancer care now go together like peas and carrots.  It seems that just about every other week someone is sending me a newspaper article about the importance of massage during cancer treatments.  And not just the importance, but doctors are now recommending massage (as well as numerous other complimentary modalities) for their patients.  I recently read an article about a local surgeon that gives a gift certificate to her patients for a complimentary modality of their choice after surgery.  As always, it is up to each physician as to which, if any, complimentary therapy is appropriate for their patient….

Yes, it is the holidays and you can eat things you don’t normally eat, but you still do not want to go overboard. A typical Thanksgiving meal can easily go over 3,000 calories!!! All you have to do is make some simple swaps so you can enjoy more of the holiday food you love….

Can you believe it’s that time of year again?! In addition to all of our daily responsibilities, now we have goodies to make, gifts to buy and wrap, parties to host / attend and all of the other ‘fun’ stuff that comes along with the holidays….

Kim Starkey & Tony Parisi- Trainer on the Floor and Manager of the Day for Member Services!

Clark Simons & Jody Carafa-Recent rejoined member Jody Carafa “working hard” catching up with personal trainer, Clark Simons

CornerKids-Happy, Healthy Kids Everyday!!!

Linda Hodgdon – Enjoying her free cup of coffee!…

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Lengthy turkey and sides recipes have you feeling like you’ll have no time to make dessert? Try out this quick and easy (and delicious!) pie recipe sure to please… provided by Cornerstone’s own Kathryn O’Hara….

Cornerstone’s cardio kickboxing classes are a great way to relieve stress, burn major calories, and kick and punch your way into shape. Believe me – I know! I’ve been teaching fitness and kickboxing classes for over 20 years… A workout for the entire body, kickboxing borrows movements from traditional and mixed martial arts, boxing, and sports-conditioning drills to tone your body in a fun and safe class environment….

On Saturday, October 30th at Newtown Jr. High School, the Central Bucks Karate Club competed at the Shotokan Junior Invitational Tournament! The Cornerstone Clubs are proud to announce the results of the 42nd annual tourney: Central Bucks Karate Club students Rachel, Carly, Michael, Dario, David, Ben, Tejal, Conner, Luke, Ethan, and Gerald – ALL won a combined 23 medals!!…

This past Friday, Cornerstone – Warrington hosted a Trick or Treat Parade, members and staff enjoyed the day in their Halloween costumes, and everyone voted for their favorite pumpkin. As always, we had a great time! And the winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest is…

1st Place goes to Aquatics!…

For more on Cornerstone’s upcoming workshops, click on your club of choice!…

Doylestown         New Hope        Warrington

It is that time of year again, the holiday season. And to kick it off – Halloween is right around the corner… meaning only one thing… Candy!!!!! We all know that we collect way too much candy over Halloween weekend, but can you actually afford to eat all of those pesty snacks?…

Provided by Mary Kroszner

Jill Richter keeping her feet warm on her way to her spinning class!

Danielle Steinbach, (age 2 months), and her Mom, Renee, checking into CornerKids

 
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Guess Who I Saw is brought to you by…
Mary Kroszner: Spinning Extrodinaire and Personal Trainer, New Hope & Doylestown
Certifications: Star 3 Spinning® Instructor | Mad Dogg Athletics Instructor | Spinning® Personal Training Specialist | Spinning® Contraindications | Phase 2 Energy Zone Workshop | Mental Training for the Spinning® Program | Periodization for Peak Performance | Spintensity | Special Populations for the Spinning® Program Seniors and the Spinning® Program | AFAA Personal Trainer Course | AFAA Certified Personal Trainer | Strive & Abs Instructor…

It’s time for Holiday workshops! There’s no better way to beat stress and stay in shape during the busy holiday season than our awesome programs and workshops. From hard core fitness to yoga and Pilates, we’ve got something for everyone!

For the Early Bird……

Peak Performance Series – Hard Core Holiday Join Clark at 6:00am on Tuesday mornings at our Doylestown club for this high-intensity training program that takes it to the next level.

Phillies Phun! – Happy Hour – Warrington
 
We love our Phillies!!! Let’s get another championship, boys!!!
 …

It’s Back to the ’80s! – Happy Hour – Doylestown…

By Adrianna Scott – Cornerstone, Doylestown…

I ran my first 5k this Saturday at the Jake Dareff Legacy Run. I surprised myself with how hard I ran, the time I was capable of and how much I enjoyed it.
I have thought many times about running races and have always talked myself out of it.

Prepared for you by Jamie Hollander

8    oz good quality canned tuna in water (I like Wild Planet Tuna Sold here at our store)
½   cup tomatoes diced fine
¼   1 minced jalapeno
¼   cup celery diced fine
¼   cup red onion diced fine
¼   cup capers
1½ Tablespoons lemon juice
½   Tablespoon dried oregano
¼   cup extra virgin olive oil

Drain tuna
Mix all ingredients together

Serve over a bed of Blue Moon acres mixed greens, diced fresh avocado and sour cream….

Provided by Mary Kroszner

The Myers Family: Cindy, Liam & Wes - heading home Friday morning after a workout and time in CornerKids!

Suzanne Bullotta -In my Spinning class, new to PA & a new Cornerstone member!

Elizabeth Bolivar - Returning member to Cornerstone, her children love CornerKids and she’s happy to be back too!…

Greetings everyone,
I am pleased to share with you a short video about Capoeira Morro Verde and the group we are cultivating here in New Hope, PA.
Thank you all so so much!
Obrigada,
Gata Brava

PS- If you do not speak portuguese, the song that I am singing in the beginning is about growing “cabacas” (the gourds used to make the “berimbau” – the instrument that accompanies capoeira) on my mother’s farm, Greenhill Farm (Morro Verde, in portuguese)….

By Howard Butowsky – Cornerstone, New Hope
Like many of you, I was heavily involved in organized sports as a kid. All the way up to college, if there was a game to be played, I was there! It really didn’t matter the sport or how good I was at it….

  
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All photos courtesy of Ann Krisher
What fun! Thanks SummerKids for a great Summer, and best of luck at school this Fall! See you next year
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Let’s face it – it happens to the best of us!  We work so much, we can barely find the time to workout.  Seriously – I even work at the club and often find myself struggling to find the time to fit in my own exercise!  So, what’s the solution?  Give us an hour, and we’ll get you started – yes,  just one hour….

By Donna Mazeika – Cornerstone, Doylestown…

“What am I going to do? I desperately need to exercise and my child will not stay in the playroom. He will not let me leave him anywhere! I just can’t take it anymore!”
As the director of children’s programs in a fitness center, these are words I hear on a regular basis.

By Adrianna Scott – Cornerstone, Doylestown…

Every one of us feeds off of different forms of motivation. Whether it’s positive energy or stress that needs to be worked out, we all need something to fuel our fire.
I believe strongly in positive goal setting, and tend to shy away from too much time on the scale or measurements.

Quinoa is a fast-cooking, protein-packed whole grain. Steamed, it makes a perfect partner for lime-spiked black beans and fresh tomato. Simply DELISH! Provided by Epicurious.com
yield: Makes 4 (side dish) servings
active time: 20 minutes
total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation
Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl….

By Howard Butowsky – Cornerstone, New Hope
When I consult with you as a member about your fitness and weight loss goals, I make sure that you know a very important number – 3,500.  So, what’s so special about the number 3,500?  Well, it represents the number of calories equal to one pound of weight loss.  So in order to lose one to two pounds a week, you need to create a 500 to 1,000 calorie deficit per day (3,500 to 7,000 per week) by exercising or adjusting dietary habits to reduce caloric intake….

By Melissa Faith-Baun – Cornerstone, Warrington…

Let’s Talk Touch… therapeutic touch to be exact.  This is the type of touch that is delivered through the hands of a competent massage therapist.  We all know that massage just plain feels good, but I would like to explore the many other benefits of receiving therapeutic massage.

By Drew Barlow – Cornerstone, Doylestown…

As the senior partner of a wealth management group in Doylestown PA, I spend time coaching and counseling people. Sometimes it is staff members or clients or maybe peers or other associates. As a Spinning® instructor at Cornerstone Health and Fitness, Doylestown, I often utilize similar communication techniques to help people create a platform for personal growth in my Spin class.

By Dore’ Vorum – Cornerstone, Doylestown – Member since 2003…

I have always had a weight problem. I would shed the pounds on the latest fad diet and then gain them back, with a few extra for good measure. The years of yo-yo dieting resulted in me weighing 225 pounds at my heaviest. 
During Cornerstone’s “2007 I Lost It” program, I lost 40 pounds, 6 sizes and was able to achieve normal cholesterol levels.

By Kristin Baldino – Cornerstone, New Hope…

On Sunday, July 25th some of the Member Services department from the Cornerstone, New Hope Club enjoyed a day at the ballpark. This trip was months in the making… most of them are Phillies fans and would talk about the “Flex Cam” that would appear on the jumbo screen at Citizens Bank Park (asking fans to “flex their muscles”). They decided that they should go in a group and try to get on the “Flex Cam” since they felt working at a health club made them deserving of this.  Well, mother nature had another idea as they only made it 5 innings before a horrible storm came and forced them to leave their seats. They still had a lot of enthusiasm, and although they weren’t on the big screen showing off their stuff, they sure did entertain those sitting around them! It was the talk of New Hope that day and with their infamous sign hanging in the office, they will be sure to remember their hot, wet day for months to come. Now time to plan next year’s trip!

Provided by KC Wilder - Cornerstone, New Hope…

Jul 13, 2010 through Aug 12, 2010 on Tuesdays, Thursdays - 1 hr. 15 min.
These girls are up to the challenge this summer!! This workshop for teen athletes age 13-18, 2 days per week combines the cardio benefits of Spinning© with a proven, no-nonsense approach to total athletic conditioning and performance.

By Matt Coller – Cornerstone, Warrington

BUSTED MYTH #1: ABS…

Are you one of the thousands of people who wish they had a flatter stomach? One of the most common areas of the body that people are unhappy with is their abs!

 
Summer is the perfect opportunity to eat healthy… fresh food is everywhere! Check out this easy and quick recipe provided by fitness.com 
Asian Chicken and Beef Lettuce Wraps
These homemade lettuce wraps tend to be a favorite. Unlike most wraps that tend to be high in calories and fat due to the excess oil and fatty beef – these wraps are leaner, healthier, and taste great! 
Preparation Time 10 min | Cooking Time 0 min | 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped onion
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or substitute chicken for 12 oz extra-lean ground beef)
1 – 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup purchased Hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup diced carrots
12 large leaf lettuce leaves

Steps…

Put a wok or a 12-inch heavy skillet on high heat until almost smoking, then add oil.

By Audrey Chen – Cornerstone, New Hope – Member since 2005…

Professora Gata Brava is an extremely talented individual who has been working very hard to help us to surpass what we perceive to be our full potential.  Whether or not you can do a cartwheel, handstand, or high kicks, Capoeira is without a doubt one of the fastest ways to get in shape.  Capoeira is also so multi-faceted, in that in addition to the martial arts, we are learning music, samba, Portuguese, and the culture of Brazil.  Never did I think at my age, at this phase of my life, would I be able to do half of the things that I have been able to do in the last year.  Capoeira has given so much to me and I can only hope to give that much back.

By Sue Griffin – Cornerstone, Doylestown…

Outdoor exercise can be challenging when the temperature soars. Stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workouts to avoid extreme heat. Here are some pointers to help you use caution and common sense to prevent heat-related illnesses.

By Howard Butowsky – Cornerstone, New Hope 

Losing Weight…

As a personal trainer, I share with members that there really is a “magic bullet” when it comes to losing weight.  That “magic bullet” is proper nutrition (aka diet) and exercise!  Simply put, you can lose weight by either consuming less calories or by burning calories via exercise.

cor·ner·stone…

[kawr-ner-stohn] –noun
♦ a stone representing the nominal starting place in the construction of a monumental building
♦ something that is essential, indispensable, or basic
♦ the chief foundation on which something is constructed or developed
Our mission is simply to be the place, with the most passionate people, committed to making your health & fitness experience the best part of your day.