http://www.ramirezcobos.com/ en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:31 -0400 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/8-best-bodybest-lookbest-performance-tools-hiit-2595.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:39:24 -0400 “Japanese Doctor Confirms Health Benefits of Working Out Less, But More Intensely.” This is the recent headline on www.mercola.com. I follow Dr. Mercola, because he really immerses himself in the research and doesn’t accept anythi ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/does-your-body-have-the-freedom-to-flyg.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:55:30 -0400 Think Michael Jordan in flight as he attempts a dunk—feet lifted two or more feet off the ground. Think Nadia Comaneci airborne between the uneven bars, or David Beckham suspended mid air on the soccer field. What you are visualizing is a com ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/7-of-the-best-bodybest-lookbest-performance-tools-epadha-fish-oil.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:10:21 -0400 Pretty much everyone who is at all active and health conscious has heard about omega 3 fatty acids and their benefits, but how many of us actually have seen a difference after taking them? As a health practitioner, I try everything that I recommen ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/golf-with-wfan-radios-golf-correspondent-ann-liguori.html Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:03:22 -0400 Cincinnati, Ohio was the birthplace of two pioneering women in broadcasting. The first, Ruth Lyons, invented the concept of daytime talk shows, and unknowingly inspired Ann Liguori at the tender age of three to pursue a career in radio and televisi ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/6-of-best-bodybest-look-best-performance-tools-lung-exercise.html Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:23:06 -0400 What is the first thing you did upon entering this world? You took a breath. It is the single most important thing we need to sustain life, but what if we want more than mere survival? What if we want to do superhuman tasks, break world records&hel ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/are-you-bending-or-breakingg-add-another-ampquotdimensionampquot-to-your-sport-2497.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:12:01 -0400 “I can’t do yoga. I’m too stiff!”  This coming from just about half of the athletes I try to bring into the practice. “The fact that you are not flexible means you should do yoga. If you were Gumby, I wouldn’t ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/healthcare/all_sports/pain-in-the-kneeg-this-may-help.html Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:48:12 -0400 This story was also posted last year, but it is worth repeating! At the age of 20 or so, I noticed a pain deep inside my knee joint. I had no idea what it was, but it radiated from inside and made it uncomfortable for me to bend the joint, sit or ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/5-of-best-bodybest-look-best-performance-tools-meditation-2473.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:08:00 -0400 If you like this blog, please click the high five button. If you don’t, please let me know why! In the last article, “#4 Best body/Best Look/Best Performance Tools,” we talked about mindfulness and our ability to get our body to do ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/4-of-best-bodybest-look-best-performance-tools-your-mind-2454.html Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:50:46 -0400 If you like this blog, please click the high five button. If you don't, let me know! Mindfulness…what does that mean exactly?  According the reference books it means to actively be attentive and to deliberately keep something in mind. ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/attributes-what-has-your-sport-or-exercise-done-for-youg-2440.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:27:13 -0400 Sport and exercise offer more than competition. We get opportunities every day to realize our potential as humans, but do we act on them? We get to see the positive aspect of every experieince we have had. Do we choose to bring it out? I am thankful ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/working-it-out-between-friends-2430.html Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:07:06 -0400 At the age of 9, I solicited the kids on my block to help me rake the leaves in my backyard. I thought it would help us all get the job done faster. “If we all work together on my house, we can go to your house tomorrow and do yours.” Se ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/no-3-tool-for-best-bodybest-lookbest-performance-tools-2422.html Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:12:31 -0400 “One person eats a peanut and has a decent form of protein and oleic acid. Another eats one and has a nasal reaction to its mold. Still another eats the peanut and dies a sure and sudden death. How then do we determine what any one person can o ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/never-too-old-to-start-thinking-young.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:43:40 -0400 Any day now I am becoming a grandmother. My son and daughter-in-law are adopting Kayla Autumn who has not been born yet. We are anxiously awaiting her arrival! It has prompted me to remind everyone about age and our belief in the aging process. We ar ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/second-most-powerful-quotlooking-goodfeeling-goodquot-tool.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:03:15 -0400 Second on my list of most powerful “looking good/feeling good” tools is Sleep.  Seems so simple, but another incredibly underrated beauty and power regimen. It is difficult to say how much one needs in order to stay youthful and h ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/screw-old-age.html Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:01:35 -0400 Reading a great book called, "Counter Clockwise," by Ellen Langer. It is about mindfulness, which is you don't know, means being mindful of how we think, because it directly relates to how we feel and act. The book describes Ellen's studies on the ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/ten-best-bodybest-lookbest-performance-tools-2356.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:14:33 -0400 When it comes down to it, there are very few absolutely stunning and perfect human beings in the world. So why are so many of us trying to be in that category?  Our goal should be to look, act and feel our best, not having to worry about being ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/the-reason-why-outside-feels-so-good.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:27:46 -0400 Last weekend I attended an incredible seminar given by Biosnytonie practitioner Dr. Norman SuHu in NYC. He is one of few people in America that offers Biosyntonie treatments, which are a specialized form of energy vibration “medicine.” Th ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/all-you-need-to-be-the-best-you-can-be-2304.html Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:51:10 -0500 Desire: I want a great body. Willingness: I will work out today. Stick-to-itiveness: I won’t give up even when it hurts. Confidence: I can do it. Self Esteem: I am worth it. Gratitude: There is a power greater than me helping and guiding m ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/everyday-vacay-2247.html Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:10:31 -0500 Mark Twain said, “Make your vocation your vacation.” This sounds good when you are a writer and get to sit outside on wraparound porch with a pad and pencil. For everyone who needs to sit in a car, truck, office or factory, not such g ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/is-winter-increasing-your-appetiteg.html Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:50:12 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/can-going-gluten-free-improve-your-performanceg-1741.html Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 -0500 Fifty years ago, bread was made from pure, healthy ingredients grown in nutrient rich soil and minimally processed to retain its natural goodness.  Nowadays, you are lucky to see one “natural” ingredient in the same loaf.  Big ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/some-quotgood-for-youquot-reading.html Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/interested-in-wellness-in-your-workplaceg.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/can-you-see-where-you-are-headingg-1408.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/the-skinny-on-green-coffee-bean-1360.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 After four months of investigation and trial, I have the real scoop on Green Coffee Bean Extract. My findings are conclusive: I went from 128 to 118 in less than three months. Now to preface this story, I had gained weight over last winter and was u ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/is-there-such-a-thing-as-moderationg-1336.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Recently I was invited to become part of a business group onLong Islandthat had created a committee dedicated to wellness issues in schools and businesses.  Sounded like a great fit so I volunteered to become part of the discussions.  In ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/9-dont-waste-your-time-exercises-1311.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/good-things-come-to-those-who-weight.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 For any adult, at any age, strength and weight training will: Protect bone health and muscle mass. “…people lose up to one percent of their bone density per year after the age of thirty-an amount that doubles during menopause. Oste ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/sports-drinks-revisited-my-favorite-rehydration-recipes.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 We already know that what we put in our bodies has a direct effect on our output.  In order to compensate for the not so healthy sport drink choices on the market, I have created a list of my favorite energy and electrolyte replacements. Bec ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/can-sports-drinks-ruin-your-healthg.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Our country has adopted quite a few bizarre mentalities through the years and sports drinks are one of them. The idea that we need to drink sugary water and chemicals to sustain health and run faster is beyond ludicrous. For the record; Gatorade an ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/walk-dont-rung.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 When it comes down to favorite cardio-fat-burning exercises, running has always held a high position in the minds of athletes and work out junkies. Walking, though, has significant benefit with what most would consider less injury potential.   ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/nyc-soda-wars-1100.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 And the debate continues: The soda ban, albeit well intended, is not going to solve the obesity issue. In fact, I believe it is actually causing more harm than good. I am a fan of the Mayor and his efforts to create wellness programs with city empl ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/getting-the-most-out-of-night-time.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/you-may-want-to-get-out-of-my-way-1044.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 It is a day of independence…one in which we commend and honor our forefathers who bravely fought for a new ideal and what they believed would be the land of the free. I haven’t fought in a war, but I fight for the rights of many every ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/mayor-bloomberg-protector-of-health-or-food-nazig.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Ask anyone that knows me, “who is the most progressive wellness person you know?” and their answer would be, Donna Martini. So why am I opposed to Mayor Bloomberg’s recent attempt to control the consumption of soda? Si ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/the-perfect-swing-993.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 It was the summer of 73’ when my father told me to put on some nice shorts and a blouse and meet him in the driveway.  “We’re going to play golf,” he announced.  “Golf?”  I said in amazement.  ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/cycling-when-exercise-can-be-dangerous.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500                                                                         ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/nothing-to-do-with-sportsbut-fun-anyway.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/pilates-the-legend-behind-contrology.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Many people don’t know the story behind Pilates—the movement and the man. Back in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, a boy named Joseph Pilates was trying to heal himself of rickets and asthma by doing specific exercises he de ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/the-old-way-worked-833.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 It’s been a tough week. Last Monday, I held my 94 year old Nana’s hand as she took her last breath. The event was not as sad as it sounds though. She had an active life and was physically compromised for only the last few months. Nana sp ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/mvp-jorge-reyes-taps-into-power-should-youg-782.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Jorge Reyes, as a freshman pitcher, won two games for the Oregon State University baseball team during the 2007 College World Series, which resulted in him being named Most Valuable Player. He gives credit to EFT for giving him focus and personal p ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/bob-nystrom-aofinding-the-time-to-do-yoga-pays-offa.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Quite a few years ago I convinced Bobby Nystrom, one of our most famous hockey players on LI, that yoga would enhance his flexibility and to grab a few friends and try a class. He was in agreement that he needed a way to get and keep his muscles pl ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/overtraining-our-kids-what-to-look-for.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Many young athletes are being over-trained, but to be fair to the parents and coaches of these kids, not many people understand what overtraining is or what to look for.  According to Wikipedia, overtraining is described as “a physica ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/diversity-is-the-key-to-unlocking-potential-720.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/attributes-what-did-playing-your-sport-do-for-youg-712.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Sport and exercise offer more than competition. We get opportunities every day to realize our potential as humans, but do we act on them? We get to see the positive aspect of every experieince we have had. Do we choose to bring it out? I am thankful ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/praying-for-a-change.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 “Did I hear right? Tebow is coming to NY!?” This was my post on Facebook the day his trade was announced. Excited, I thought he would infuse some positive energy into my favorite sport and team. Little did I know that one innocently w ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/beat-it-amp-up-your-workout-with-music.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 We all know a couch potato who hates exercise and possibly hates you for all the energy you have to work out and play. But take that same person to a wedding and watch them move and shake for hours, never leaving the dance floor until the band pack ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/healthcare/all/defying-your-age-with-sportsg.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Message to all forty-somethings from a fifty-something: You know that ticking biological clock we all share? It only goes goes forward. It doesn’t go back unless you push it…hard…REALLY HARD! Of course playing your favorite ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/why-top-athletes-do-yoga-583.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar/Center: “There is no way I could have played as long as I did without yoga. My friends and teammates think I made a deal with the devil. But it was yoga that made my training complete.” Jordan Farmar/Guard/Lakers: ]]> http://sportsideo.com/blog/donnamartini91/all/what-top-athletes-do-yogag-566.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500