A trending phrase that’s got me fired up right now is rest day. Recovery day? Yes! Active Recovery? Even better! But rest and recovery get used interchangeably. And they’re not the same. To rest is to stop working. As a training variable, rest is the time between sets or intervals. Globally, it means no work […]
You know you need a strong core. If your core is weak, something’s going to go wrong in your low back (or somewhere else is your body). And core training is so much more than just sit-ups or crunches. Your core training routine needs to address each of the 4 core movements AND the 4 […]
Taking your workouts outside this Fall and Winter? Here are 8 tips for exercising in cold weather: 1. Layer up and cover your head and hands. Wear a scarf or running mask to keep water vapor in. Base layer should be moisture wicking synthetic material or wool (not cotton). Second layer for warming, like fleece. […]
Consistency is key! But what if you don’t have the energy to workout? If you’re staying on your workout routine, you will need active recovery days. While you’re taking a day (or up to a week to recover), It’s important to maintain the habit of daily exercise by showing up at the gym (or […]
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. […]
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 […]
You can survive 3 weeks without food, 1 week without water, but only 3 minutes without oxygen. You’re asking about nutrition and hydration, but if you’re not breathing properly none of that matters. 2 reasons why we breathe: pH regulation and gas exchange. Breathing is regulated by the brainstem, which also controls blood pressure and […]
Do you have a goal to get more “toned”? What does that mean and what does it take to get there? First, let’s talk about what tone is. Tone is the tension or the “stiffness” a muscle has all the time. Your muscles are slightly active to keep you standing upright. Tone also stores energy […]
If you’re belly isn’t looking the way you’d like it to, here are my best tips for you: 1. Are you bloated? If bloating is an issue, look at your diet. Don’t eat foods that cause bloating. Check out an Anti-Vata diet (Ayurveda) or avoiding FODMAP foods. If bloating is caused by water retention, watch your […]
Ladies, whether you want to look good, lose weight, strengthen your bones, be in a better mood, avoid a fatal fall, eliminate joint and back pain, feel younger and more energetic, or have more self-confidence, YOU NEED TO STRENGTH TRAIN. Strength is your ability to overcome an external force. If that isn’t a life skill, […]