by Tanya Miszko | Jan 28, 2019 | Functional Training
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 coaches we...
by Tanya Miszko | Jan 21, 2019 | Functional Training
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 and Physical...
by Tanya Miszko | Jan 14, 2019 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle
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...
by Tanya Miszko | Oct 30, 2018 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle
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 put your...
by Tanya Miszko | Oct 15, 2018 | Functional Training
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!...
by Tanya | Mar 24, 2018 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle
Someone asked why we don’t do any crunches or sit ups in class anymore. Because I now know better. Not sarcastic, but true. The gold standard ab exercise used to be crunches, but then came the concept of the core. Now we know that the core functions more to help...
