Feeling like you’re always sore or not recovering? Here’s how to recover from your workouts: Start with the Basics 1. Sleep: The harder you work, the more sleep you need in the 7.5 to 9.5 hour range. 2. Hydration: Drink 100oz of water daily or more if you’re a heavy sweater and/or exercising outdoors. […]
Do your mind and body feel fatigued after sitting at your computer all day? Did you know you can do Yoga at your desk? Check out these quick, simple Chair Yoga practices that will ease tension in your body and refresh your mind in under 10 minutes! Begin with Belly Breathing: Push back away from your […]
1. Horizontal Pull Horizontal Pulling needs to be priority No. 1 in your upper body routine. This movement works your back and balances overworked, tight muscles in the chest and front of the shoulders. These exercises also help improve your posture and can ease pain and tension caused from working at the computer for hours […]
NEED TO MAKE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST PART OF YOUR ROUTINE? Here are 6 high-protein, low-sugar breakfast ideas: ⓵ Oatmeal: 1/2C oats, 2T PB2, 1t maca powder, 1/4C Orgain High-Protein Almond Milk, 1T almond butter. 380 cal, 20.5g fat, 43g carbs, 18g protein, and only 3g sugar. ⓶ Green Smooth: 8 […]
Ayurveda is the Science of Living Well. Ayurveda is a natural way to prevent (not cure) disease and increase vitality and longevity with methods such as daily routine, food, exercise, yoga, mediation, herbs, etc. To live an Ayurvedic Lifestyle is to live in balance with your nature (Dosha), the seasons, the time of day, and the […]
You don’t need a rest day. Instead, make recovery a regular part of your routine. Your mind and body thrive on daily movement. Most days of the week this will be a workout (strength or cardio). A couple days per week you need less intensity (like walking, taking Pilates or Barre class, or […]
Looking at snacking through the lenses of science and Ayurveda. The body needs time to digest the meals you’ve eaten. Snacking interrupts this process. A good rule from Ayurveda is to fill the stomach 1/2 with food, 1/4 with water, and to leave 1/4 space. This space allows the stomach to work to digest the […]
In the days after going “off the rails,” here are a few things you can do to get back on track again: Drink water/electrolytes before bed the day of, if possible (especially if there was alcohol involved). Get plenty of sleep, even if you have to sleep past your normal wake-up time. The […]
1. You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Read my blog post by the same name here. A study found that hunter-gathers burn the same amount of calories as sedentary Westerners. But you do need to exercise. More on that later… 2. It’s not about eating LESS. Most people need more: more protein, more fiber, and […]
You know you need to eat healthier to reach your goals. What’s getting in your way? Time/Planning: You’re busy, working long hours, and grabbing food on the go. Wherever you go (even convenience stores), choose the healthiest options. Instead of chips and soda, opt for water, fruit (fresh if they have it or dried), […]
