The things you think are behind the scenes will eventually make their way center stage in your life. Take something like how much sleep you get at night. Nothing is more behind that scenes than that, right? Well, I know if I’m not sticking to my bedtime routine and getting enough sleep it shows! It shows in my […]
Habits are actions your brain has automated because it doesn’t want to work hard for the reward you get from that action. Your brain doesn’t know the difference between good and bad habits. There are only actions and rewards. In Atomic Habits, James Clear calls it the habit loop: Cue > Craving > Action > Reward. There […]
Whether you’re in a time of high-stress (busy season at work, finals at school, dealing with a health issue) or you feel like you just can’t seem to get off the never-ending hamster wheel of overwhelm, there are steps you can take to reduce stress. What is stress? Stress is two things: it’s the […]
A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. -Lao Tzu No doubt you’ve heard this saying before. Maybe it’s becoming a bit of a cliché. But I challenge you to rethink the idea of the first step. The first step happens even before you sign up for the race, walk into the gym […]
You’ve probably heard the saying you are what you eat. According to Ayurveda, it’s more accurate to say you are what you digest. It doesn’t matter what you eat if you’re not properly digesting and assimilating all of the nutrients and prana (vital energy) from your food. Improperly digested food creates Ama, a toxic build-up of sludge […]
As an adult human, you need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Whatever your goal (to get bigger, leaner, stronger, healthier, faster, etc), prioritizing sleep will help you accomplish it. Many of the benefits of training do not happen in the gym. They happen at night while you’re sleeping. Often sleep-deprived people rationalize their poor […]
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. Ayu meaning life and Veda meaning truth, knowledge, or science. It’s a 5000-year-old method of preventing disease and increasing vitality and longevity naturally with diet, herbs, exercise, yoga, and meditation. Ayurveda is becoming more popular here in the West as more people are discovering the healing benefits […]
In training, a program is like a recipe and training variables are the ingredients. Just as following a recipe will make a great meal in the kitchen, following a training program will deliver the results you want at the gym. Exercise Selection Know your WHY. What’s your goal? Are you working out for weight loss, […]
Check out these DIY recipes for Lip Balm, Toner, Deodorant, Foaming Face Wash, Shower Gel, Foaming Hand Soap, Toothpaste, Dry Shampoo, Rejuvenating Facial Serum, Salt Scrub, Baby Powder for Grown-Ups, Mouthwash, Aftershave for Men, and Beard Balm. Lip Balm 2 tsp shea butter ¼ tsp coconut oil (food grade) 4 drops peppermint essential oil Melt […]
Are you starting a yoga practice or looking to upgrade your gear? Here are some of my favorites: Manduka Pro Yoga Mat is worth every penny. I’ve had mine for over 10 years and it’s in great shape. It’s so thick, you’ll never need extra padding under your knees in all four pose or kneeling lunge. […]
