NO ANIMAL PROTEIN? HOW?
If you've ever considered adding more plant based foods to your diet, this might be a good time (limited chicken available due to COVID-19). I hear chicken is hard to come by right now, and expensive if you can get it! Of course there are other reasons to add more...
EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
It is well known that exercise is good for your body, but it's also good for your moods. You've heard of the "Runner's high"? It's a real thing! Within the past few decades, more research has demonstrated that regular exercise can be as effective as prescription...
KEEP YOUR MOJO MOTIVATED
Do you ever start something with so much energy and zest then have that feeling kinda burn out soon after? That's your motivation dwindling. I don't want that to happen with your exercise routine so let's talk about how you can keep that energy and zest alive for...
HOW TO LIFT HEAVY THINGS
Throughout your day, my guess is that you have to lift something. Sometimes what you are lifting is heavy. This time of year, it could be wood pellets, wood, kids, "stuff" in general. Lately I've been lifting Olaf (my dog) into the back of my car because there are...
Go Ahead & Unstink Yourself
You're probably thinking what on Earth is she talking about, "healthy unstinking option" and what does this have to do with exercise. Well, let me tell you. When you exercise, you sweat. When you sweat, sometimes you stink, sometimes you don't. We try to mask the...
Why are Lunges so Important?
Lunges and lunges, oh my! We start off the first week of our program learning reverse lunges. Not because you move backwards, but because it's the easiest place to start. Lunges are a big lower body movement. Primarily they work your quads and glutes, but when done...
What are you Burning?
Do you ever wonder how many calories you burn throughout the day, what actually does burn calories, or what exactly a calorie is? Let me tell you! A calorie is a measure of the amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree...
Where is your Center of Gravity?
For some reason when I hear the words "center of gravity", I always think of outer space. Strange, I know - especially since bodies are my life! Anyhow, center of gravity - did YOU think of outer space? LOL! Ok, for real - are my shenanigans too much right now?...
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...