Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | May 10, 2023 | Health, May - June 2023
We’re traditionally taught that to get someone off the floor, have them lean on a chair, get one leg up and push to straighten the knee until the other leg can plant the foot to have 2 legs to stand on. This requires a significant amount of compression force through the knee and very strong quad muscles. I remember going through this method and always struggling when someone had knee pain or very weak legs. And then my mom taught me a different way.
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Jan 1, 2023 | Health, Jan - Feb 2023
We’ve all heard the saying, “If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.” And while exercise is always at the top of the list of what you can do to stay healthy, it’s so easy to run out of time and defer it to tomorrow.
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Sep 30, 2021 | Health, October-November 2021
Mention posture and everyone sits or stands straighter. But are you truly aligned? Most people have some type of asymmetry and don’t even know it. It’s impossible to correct an imbalance you aren’t aware of. Properly aligned spine and joints, and functionally balanced muscles allow your body to move with optimum efficiency and minimize the risk of injury or permanent structural damage. Achieving this state requires self-awareness.
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Jun 8, 2021 | Health, June-July 2021
When building a house, having a solid foundation is key to its stability. The feet and ankles are the foundations for your body, and are critical for stability and balance while standing and walking. Yet how often do we think of exercising these muscles to keep them strong and flexible.
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Feb 23, 2021 | August - September 2020, Health
Seniors are less likely to attend community fitness classes and participate in face-to-face networking due to social distancing mandates put in place for our safety during the pandemic.
Enter virtual training!
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Jan 31, 2021 | February - March 2021, Health
Two-time stroke survivor June struggled with her balance. She felt unsteady, even when holding onto something. She was very worried about falling… until she discovered specialized walking poles.
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Aug 3, 2020 | August - September 2020, Health
Seniors are less likely to attend community fitness classes and participate in face-to-face networking due to social distancing mandates put in place for our safety during the pandemic.
Enter virtual training!
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Aug 1, 2019 | August - September 2019, Health
Many of us sit for hours at a desk at work and on the couch at home. Our jobs and activities have been trending toward a more sedentary lifestyle. And regular exercise might not be enough to reverse the damage. Studies now indicate the longer you sit, the greater your risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
Debbie Kim Morikawa, Owner, GYMGUYZ Urban Honolulu | Sep 27, 2018 | Health, October - November 2018
A “modified squat” is one of the most beneficial exercises to learn. It strengthens the lower body and core and reduces the strain on the knees when done right. Unfortunately, most people never learn the PROPER way to squat.