There is a poem I read in my Yoga classes, and it relates to balance in our lives. Just like in Yoga, there is a Yin and a Yang to life. Sometimes in a Yoga class, you are holding a very challenging pose, and other times, you are in a completely relaxed and rested state….
Most people start an exercise program only to find themselves quitting within a couple months. Behavioral Change research is shedding light on what may be the issue for most people. It’s important to note that the method that die-hard exercisers use will likely not work for most people. They are just a different breed! Avoid…
What you do on Sundays, or the last day before your typical work week, can either set you up for success or failure in terms of your health and fitness goals. There is a saying that states “If you fail to plan, plan to fail.” Here’s 5 things you can do as you wind down…
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA due to the social component, the fun factor, and the short learning curve. The sport uses a paddle and plastic ball and is a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Although it is a great activity to improve your cardiovascular system, muscle…
Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, organ, blood vessel, bone, and nerve cell. When your fascia is healthy, it is smooth and stretches with you as you move. If fascia is not healthy, it can get sticky, dry, thick, and tight causing restriction to movement and/or pain. Fascia adhesions, also referred…
When learning a new exercise, activity, or fitness skill, it’s helpful to understand the stages of learning. Unconsciously Incompetent When you’re a beginner, often you don’t possess the kinesthetic awareness that enables you to execute a new skill well. You may lack muscle strength and endurance, balance, flexibility, and/or mobility that is preventing you from…
Women in their 40s and 50s can often experience weight gain, muscle loss, hot flashes, insomnia, bone loss, fatigue, emotional swings among many other symptoms. The average age of menopause is 51 years old, but the entire process can take up to 20 years for some women. It’s important to understand what can be done…
Most people despise exercise, find it a chore and struggle sticking with it. Here are 15 simple things you could do everyday that will dramatically improve your health without exercising: 1 – Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth. Balance is critical to reduce the risk of falling. 2 – Lightly tap your arms,…
“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —C. Benetto Mother’s Day is just around the corner. How about stepping outside of a traditional gift like flowers and instead, giving a gift that will improve her overall health, increase her energy, reduce her pain, improve…
Hiking is a wonderful low impact activity that burns a ton of calories and is good for our lower body, heart, and lungs. There’s nothing like fresh mountain air and beautiful terrain. Research indicates that hiking outdoors is not just good for our physical body, but it is also a great way to keep our…
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