https://youtu.be/Je0q_UfsUtE What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness? Did you have one of these guys when you were growing up? I did not, but I was relayed the story and concept of it the other day - Elf on the Shelf. If you weren't exposed to it … Continue reading What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness?
Exercise: The Value of Slow and Controlled Movements
There's a misconception out there on exercise: that it has to be hard and fast in order for it to be effective. This may sound funny when you hear me talking about the benefits of HIIT - but this is a totally different thing. One of the most common barriers to consistent exercise (as in, … Continue reading Exercise: The Value of Slow and Controlled Movements
How to Exercise When You Have No Time
A big challenge around fitness is TIME. You're likely busy, as we all are. It's funny - we all have 24 hours in a day, and we fill them ALL with SOMETHING. With all of your other obligations and commitments, how can you fit in exercise when you're making it a priority in your life? … Continue reading How to Exercise When You Have No Time
What if you Don’t Have your A-Game?
Most of us want to show up to the best of our abilities in everything we do. Even to the point of beating ourselves up if we perform at a level less than we thought we should or wish we would. The reality is, our "A-Game" varies from day to day. Some days, we feel … Continue reading What if you Don’t Have your A-Game?
7 Reasons Why It’s Good to Have a Coach
What do you do when you don't know the answer to something? You go to someone (or some resource) that does, right? Think of all the areas of life that coaches, trainers, mentors, etc, are beneficial: from dog or pet training, to business coaches and mentors, to tutors when you are studying a course or … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why It’s Good to Have a Coach
What if You Miss a Workout??
Sometimes, life gets in the way of your goals - and the goal in this case being a scheduled workout on your calendar. "Life" here can be: not feeling well, schedule conflicts arise that are out of your control, and much more. So what do you do if you miss a workout? … Continue reading What if You Miss a Workout??
Exercise and Mental Health
You probably are aware that exercise has a plethora of benefits, among which can include lowering risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular disease, as well as lowering weight and making movement more comfortable in functional daily activities. There are many other wonderful benefits that exercise has, also, on the … Continue reading Exercise and Mental Health
Get a Schedule that Works for You!
So, many of us are thinking about back-to-school, the beginning of fall, and more. How can we reorganize our schedules accordingly? Surely, we have to adjust with the seasons, and these seasons bring transitions of students going back to school, whether it be grade school or furthering their education, I recognize that parents are a … Continue reading Get a Schedule that Works for You!
Positive Affirmations + Fitness = Better Results
Fitness is not only physical - it is mental and spiritual as well. When I say physical, I'm speaking of the actions and movement. When I speak of mental fitness, I'm referring to the thoughts that we have. Finally, when I speak of spiritual fitness, I'm speaking of the core beliefs that we hold … Continue reading Positive Affirmations + Fitness = Better Results
No Pain, No Gain? Exercise Doesn’t Have to Hurt!
A common belief around exercise that keeps many people from participating is that it should hurt or be uncomfortable.There are advertisements everywhere online and beyond of advanced levels of exercise that can make us feel like we're not doing enough or well enough that make many of us throw our hands in the air and say, … Continue reading No Pain, No Gain? Exercise Doesn’t Have to Hurt!
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