BENEFITS of the DEAD BUG
When I talk about rotation I used the cue "squishing a bug." Today I want to talk to you about a "dead bug". Kinda sounds like an insect education course, but I promise you it has nothing to do with actual insects. However, the dead bug exercise does get...
THOUGHTS BECOME ACTIONS
I have a morning routine that I love! I get up about 3 hours before I "need" to be ready. I have my coffee on auto-start so it's brewed and hot by the time I get out of bed. I bring my mug of coffee next door and sit in my comfy chair while I spend about...
YOUR WHY IS YOUR PASSION
When I workout in the morning, I usually listen to a leadership podcast or any coaching audios I have. And yes, sometimes I do put music on! The same topic comes up often in the leadership podcasts and even my coaching audios - lead with the why. As...
SQUISH THE BUG ROTATION!
Our bodies move in 3-D and have to be strong and mobile in all directions. We function safer, stronger, and more efficiently when we can control our bodies in all directions. Thus, we train in all directions, including rotation. When I worked in the Aging...
LOVING ALL THAT YOUR BODY IS
When I was younger I wanted to be an American Gladiator. They were super fit, super strong women who could complete incredible feats of strength and agility. All of that didn't impress me as much as how ripped they were! Yes, I loved bodybuilding - up...
BENEFITS OF THE POWER CLEAN
When most people talk about "cleaning", they're probably talking about something to do with soap and water. Yes, that's important (!), but I want to talk about a different kind of clean - a powerful, whole body type of clean: the power clean. This is a...
BEING AUTHENTIC & BEING YOU
A little while back I put a post on social media, but I realized that I have more to say. Not everyone on social media who follows me actually knows me, so I wanted to share this story with you too! For those of you who did read it on social media, this is...
HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
Have you ever stopped at a rest stop on a major Interstate, had to use the bathroom, and then wondered how on Earth you were supposed to sit on the toilet SOOO low to the ground, especially without touching anything? Forget the fact that you also need to...
GET YOUR MIND RIGHT
I've been following this Fitness Coach for the past year on social media who has made a shift towards motivational speaking. I've been enjoying his posts about his life transformation and shift in perspective/gratitude. A few months ago I heard him talk...
WHAT IS A HIP HINGE?
Repeatedly my clients will hear me talk about the hip hinge movement. It's one of the most functional movements we do. It's a great whole body strength builder, when done properly. When done improperly, it'll kill your back and make you want to cry! If you...