“I don’t have much of a fitness background. I pretty much only rode bikes around the Berkeley and Oakland hills for exercise; and over the years that’s gotten more infrequent. Each season it takes more time to get to the point where going up...Read More

“Prior to working with SOL was experiencing chronic pain in my shoulders, neck and upper back. It affected nearly everything I did. I couldn’t sit at a desk, lie on my side, or turn my head in conversation without feeling an intense ache in these areas....Read More

“Dancing is my passion. It makes me feel alive and connected to my body. I have been dancing since I was a kid. I have been salsa dancing since I was in my 20’s. I’m in my 40’s now. During my 20’s and 30’s I...Read More

At what age should someone specialize in a given sport? This question is a hot topic today; from parent to researcher, everyone has an opinion. So who is right? Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal answer. Past research suggests that 10,000 hours are needed to be...Read More

Many gyms and training centers today are attracting clients of various health backgrounds by offering high-energy and often competitive exercises designed to stretch the limits of their bodies. But just how safe are training programs that promote high-intensity aerobic and resistance workouts? For the answer,...Read More