6 Warnings About Walking: Walk This Way; Not That Way!

February 8, 2011 by Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

[HTML1] “Improve your walk and you will improve the quality of your life.”

“Women who twist from the chest when walking lose bust size; Women who twist from the core reduce their waist.”

“I see waddlers, not walkers when I travel the US and look around me. We need to get back to basic walking in a mindful way to stay fit and reduce injuries.””The monetary unit of the body is the calorie and people need to start
spending more when they walk.”

“The body will not store fat where there’s movement.”

Today’s guest, Dr Michael Luan, brings fresh perspective, common sense, and straight talk to his advice on WALKING not WADDLING, as he puts it. You can walk with POWER, INTENT, ATHLETICISM, and BALANCE within minutes of trying Dr Michael’s suggestions.

Be sure to listen all the way through as Dr Michael ends with 6 success tips to stimulate your mind and body with your next step! He has a goal to reteach people to walk mindfully and as the body was meant to.

Dr. Michael Luan is one of the nation’s premiere movement specialists, now serving as a Body Communications Coach, Consultant, and Speaker for people who want to maximize human performance. He identifies movement patterns that hinder clients then teaches them various innovative solutions and simple methods to improve their health, posture, biomechanics, and body shape.

His credentials blend eastern and western practices, and include a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from USC.

You can find out more about him, his groundbreaking work, and seminars at MichaelLuan.com or email him at Info@michaelluan.com.

Thank you to Brian Williams for composing our theme music!

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Alexandra Williams, Kymberly Williams-Evans

About Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA and Alexandra Williams, MAhave been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened--with them--on the European continent back when leg warmers and thong leotards were the rage. Their fitness experience spans 3 decades on land, sea, and airwaves.

Kymberly has taught fitness on 4 continents in 4 languages for 30 years to more than 10,000 exercisers. She is former faculty at University California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies. IDEA, the International Association for Health and Fitness Professionals tapped her to serve as the inaugural editor for Fitness Edge, a publication devoted solely to group exercise leaders. Finally she knew enough people in the exercise world that she became a three-time nominee and finalist for IDEA’s Program Director of the Year award.

Kymberly also worked the mind attaining a Master's Degree in English. Her true specialty was conducting business writing seminars and helping professionals communicate more effectively in the business world. From hosting an international fitness TV program to serving as grammar expert on a live show, Kymberly has led, moved and grooved with energy and good grammar for all.

Alexandra has been teaching, presenting and writing about fitness for over 25 years (since she was 7 and 1/2)! Currently on staff in the Exercise Studies Department at UCSB, she is also a contributing editor and writer for IDEA Health and Fitness Association's many publications. As an international presenter, Alexandra enjoyed her honeymoon in Venezuela after judging their national fitness championships.

Alexandra has her advanced degree in counseling, which qualifies her to ask nosy questions of her two teens. Combining her love of words and the microphone, she has also had a successful run as a radio presenter, emcee and comedian. She loves to work, so she also writes for her blog and is a frequent guest contributor to a variety of blogs about business and health.

Kymberly and Alexandra are also the Hosts of Fun and Fit on WomensRadio. Fun and Fit offers answers to audiences’ fitness questions, shares Fun Fit Facts, faces Freak Out Fit Facts head on and helps listeners cut through the hype and fat to reach their fitness goals. Learn, laugh and live it up on your road to health and fitness!