Are you doing all the right things but not seeing the results you want? Check your mindset! If you want to look good and feel good (physically and emotionally), step into a positive headspace. Do the inner work to get the outer results. Your first step, before you take any action, is to get your […]
The Yamas and Niyamas are the ethical practices of yoga. This is how we live our yoga off the mat. The Yamas and Niyamas are the first 2 limbs of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga. The remaining 6 limbs happen on the mat and are considered ‘Hatha Yoga.’ The Yamas: How you deal with the […]
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, […]
Do you struggle with consistency? Here are my 4 tips to make the exercise habit stick: Set yourself up for success with commitment tools and anything else you need to eliminate obstacles. Get the accountability you need by hiring a trainer and pre-paying for sessions. Hire a babysitter for the kids. Do whatever […]
Do you have tightness in your upper back? Does you posture need some improvement? Try these self-myofascial release techniques, exercises, and restorative yoga poses to mobilize your thoracic spine, reduce muscle tension, and improve your posture: Self-Myofascial Release with Foam Roller and Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Balls Exercises Back Extension on a Stability Ball Quadruped Twist […]
A real push up (a body weight push-up on the floor on your toes) – that is a great goal to have! This functional exercise works your entire body: Your arms and shoulders are helping while your legs, core, and back muscles are stabilizing. More muscles worked means more calories burned! If you can’t do […]
In the previous two posts, I demonstrated exercises and stretches to correct poor posture in the upper body. In this post, I’ll show you the best self-myofascial release techniques using a LAX ball, a pair of Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Balls, and a foam roller to help address your posture issues. Foam Roll Thoracic Spine: This is the part of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Thinking about yoga for your back pain? Here are my favorite flows and stretches to take care of an achy back. You can practice these everyday. Try them in morning, before bed, or after a workout. Alternating Spinal Balance: If you don’t have a dowel, imagine you’re balancing a pot of hot green tea on […]