Posture Part 1: Exercises VIDEOS
Poor posture in the upper body is characterized by a forward head, slumped shoulders and a rounded upper back. This happens as a result of our lifestyle and habits: We spend too much time slouching over our desks, computers, tablets, and smartphones and too little time strengthening our back and stretching the front of the […]
Serious Relationship
I am in a serious relationship . . . with the barbell. And like every successful relationship, it takes work, though mostly on my part. I schedule our time together and I make it a priority. I can’t stand being away from the barbell for more than two days. The barbell will not agree to […]
My Top 10 Favorite TRX Exercises VIDEOS
Does your gym have a TRX? Do you have one in your home gym? It’s a great piece of equipment. Make use of it with my top 10 favorite TRX exercises. Bridge & Hamstring Curl: You can perform this exercise as a bridge only, hamstring curls only, or as a combination of a bridge and a curl. […]
The Pose That’s Right For You
When I attend yoga classes, I like to set myself up in a corner. I do this because it helps me focus my drishiti, or gaze. As an instructor, I’m in the habit of looking around. As a practitioner, however, I want to incorporate pratyahara (withdrawal from the senses) and dharana (concentration) with asana […]