GD writes: “I have just heard of the Tabata form of exercise. Does it have any element of New age to it? From what I read of it, it seems ok. I would appreciate it if you could shed more light on it.”
Category Archives: Fitness
Cathletix: Catholic Exercise Program is Heaven on Earth!
SL writes: “Do you have any information on the workout program called Cathletix? I don’t want anything having connections to yoga or Pilates or anything New Age. Are you aware of this program? Is it New Age? I appreciate any information you can offer . . .”
A Bad Combination: The New Age and FlexAware
I was speaking at a conference in Maryland a few weeks ago and someone asked me to look into a program known as FlexAware to determine if it is New Age.
Zumba is a Great Workout With No New Age Elements!
GM writes: “I just wanted to check if Zumba is New Age or not.”
The Phiten Necklace Scam
Krav Maga: No-Nonsense Self-Defense Without Spiritual Baggage of Martial Arts
ME asks: “What is Krav Maga? Is there any reason not to take their classes?”
Don’t Buy Products that Keep the New Age in Business
MP asks: “Are you familiar with the Valerie Bertinelli Fitness DVD Losing It and Keeping Fit produced by GAIAM? I am not overly comfortable with anything produced by Gaiam (pronounced “guy-um”), which is a fusion of the words “Gaia” and “I am”. Gaia, mother Earth, was honored on the Isle of Crete in ancient Greece 5,000 years ago by the Minoan civilization. This civilization valued education, art, science, recreation, and the environment and believed that the Earth was directly connected to its existence and daily life. The concept of Gaia stems from the ancient philosophy that the Earth is a living entity.) I need to know if the exercises in this DVD are newage/yoga based. If not, do you think it’s a good idea to utilize a product that is new age marketed?”
Nothing New Age Found in the Egoscue Method
RS asks: “I was wondering if you had any opinions on Pete Egoscue and his stretching programs? I’m concerned he maybe new age because D.P. Chopra gave a recommendation for it…”
Woman Loses Breast Implant During Pilates Maneuver
A 59 year-old breast cancer survivor was doing a Pilates maneuver which caused her body to “swallow” her breast implant – which forced her to have it surgically retrieved and reinserted.
Biodanza: Dancing on the Bedrock of the New Age Movement
MM asks: “I would love to know if Biodanza is New Age or is it in keeping with the Catholic church view.”