Battle Exercise Boredom

Even the most dedicated exerciser can get bored with their workout routine. For many of us, exercise is a release that needs to be both fun and rewarding. When the fun wears out, it may be hard to keep working towards those rewards.

In order to stay in shape and stay healthy, try these tips to help fight back against exercise boredom:

1. Instead of taking a step aerobics or yoga class, try a circuit training class or kickboxing.
2. Try free weight exercises instead of machines.
3. Exercise with a friend.
4. Set a detailed goal like walking in a 5K one month from now, or running your first race.
5. Try a new activity all together, outside of the gym like ice skating, or a racquet sport like tennis or racquetball.

By: Craig DeLeon, Corporate Director of Health, Fitness, and Wellness, DMC

Paralyzed Yoga Expert Coming to Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

At age thirteen, Matthew Sanford’s world turned upside-down when a devastating car accident killed his father and sister and left him paralyzed from the chest down. Advice from his doctors to “forget his lower body,” however, was what really crippled him. It also began his amazing and inspiring journey of waking his mind and body through yoga.

Today, Matthew teaches at national yoga conferences, studios and institutions around the country. He teaches traditional students and is a pre-eminent pioneer in adapting yoga for people with disabilities.

Matthew will be sharing his experiences and conducting a yoga class for disabled and non-disabled participants at DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at

5:00-6:10 p.m. in RIM's auditorium (261 Mack, Detroit, MI 48201).

Matthew’s yoga class is FREE and open to the public to attend, however, space is limited so you must register in advance by calling Krystal Rodgers at 313-745-1003.