Pressing Over Head
In our studio it’s quite often you’ll hear one of our Coaches remind you to "push your ribs down" or "biceps by your ears." These are our cues for body alignment when you are doing any overhead pressing movement. You want to make sure your body is lined up properly...
Block your Time
Do you ever feel like you just don't have enough hours in the day to get everything done? Chances are, if you had more time you'd probably fill it up too! We are too busy being busy! A few months ago my therapist suggested I start blocking time on my calendar to...
Go Ahead, Pick a Flower
Last spring we hosted a Girls' Day of Empowerment. One of the activities for the girls was to make a vision board of whatever they wanted. We made one too. I created a "post divorce" vision board. The main themes were having more fun, feeling more empowered, healing,...
Wanting a Different Challenge
A very enthusiastic couple in my studio had recently moved up from the Beginner to the Intermediate level class. They were definitely ready and capable of handling the difference. A few months after their transition from one level to the next, I asked if they could...
What do you do when no one is looking?
I am who I am and this is me. No hiding. No pretending. No made up stories. I eat ice cream.I love my workouts.I say no to things that don't align with where I am right now.I sleep in one day per week.I don't like to be dirty.Bugs freak me out.I have...
Discipline: Why you need it & how to get it
As the daughter of a Marine, discipline is my middle name (& sometimes my first)! I wasn't a fan of parental discipline growing up (nope!), but I understand the importance of it now and am thankful for it as an adult. At times during my childhood I...
Why Rest is Important to Your Training
When you workout your body uses stored and circulating energy like your car uses fuel to move. You need gas in your car and glucose in your body. Gas only lasts so long in your car and glucose only lasts so long in your body. All energy/fuel gets used up...
Ubuntu Philosophy: I am because we are
Every week we gather here as a group of humans creating a healthy community. We share time, space, and our personal lives. In each encounter, we interact with mutual respect, kindness, dignity, and compassion for each other. This is what being human is...
Weight Training: WHAT are you carrying?
My sister gave me this print when I was in graduate school. I was having a ridiculously hard time with my Doctoral Advisor and she was making my last year a nightmare. Without being rude and telling you what I think of her (grrr!), let's just say that she walked me to...
Lumps & Lines
I've spent my life with my body exposed. Yes, you read that correctly. Exposed. Vulnerable. Judged. Stared at. I was in gymnastics since age 5 so I was always in a leotard. That means EVERY little nook and cranny is visible to anyone looking at you! Then I...