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Exercise and Heart Surgery

In Planning and Programming, Safety  •  by Melissa, September 15, 2026  •   Leave a Comment
Howdy friends! Over the course of this past year, I have tried to spend some time bridging the gap between allied health services (i.e Physical Therapy) and personal training. Today I want to cover a big one and how to handle exercise post heart surgery.
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150 Minutes Per Week

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, September 8, 2026  •   Leave a Comment
Hello Friends! I’ve had the privilege of working in gyms and fitness centers for a long time. No matter where I work or what my official job title is, there is one common factor members and clients cite when I ask for them to identify...
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Exercise During Pregnancy and Post Partum

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, August 25, 2026  •   Leave a Comment
Happy Tuesday friends! I have been spending time this year publishing guides for exercise under different conditions. I am a firm believer that movement is for every body, but most recommendations are based on young, apparently healthy males. Today let’s dive into a group that...
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Time to Embarrass Some Steel

In Mental Health, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, August 18, 2026  •  
Hello Friends! I like to enumerate the Mental Health benefits of exercise around here. I think that tends to skew cardio friendly, though. And while I have talked a bit about strength training, I want to highlight one of the reasons I think makes it...
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Move Well Part 7: During Times of Transition

In General Fitness, Mental Health, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, August 11, 2026  •  
Hello friends and Happy Tuesday! Moving well through life and all its stages is important. But what about moving during times of transition from one phase to another? We’ve all been there and will probably all be there again at some point, so we should...
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Options in Chair Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, August 4, 2026  •  
Hi Friends! I hope you are well. I can’t believe it’s August already. My kiddo was in school late last year so I feel like we’re just hitting our summer stride, but it’s back to school time. In that vein, let’s break down one of...
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Exercise with Multiple Sclerosis

In Planning and Programming, Safety  •  by Melissa, July 14, 2026  •  
Hello friends and Happy Tuesday! I am coming your way with another Exercise Guide today. Multiple sclerosis is a scary diagnosis to receive and definitely has lifelong implications. But much like diabetes, management is key in living a mostly normal lifestyle. And one of the...
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Top Tips for Landmine Rows

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, July 7, 2026  •  
Hello hello, fitness friends and fiends. It’s Tuesday, so that must mean we are talking exercise. I enjoy making different exercises accessible from a mental standpoint. When I can empower someone to try something they might not otherwise, that’s an amazing experience. Landmine rows look...
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What It Means to Move Well Part 5: With Chronic Illness

In Planning and Programming, Safety  •  by Melissa, June 23, 2026  •  
Welcome Warrior! Chronic illness is something that too many of us will have to deal with during our lives. As we age, the incidence of things like arthritis absolutely increases. There are other conditions, though, that fall more on the illness spectrum like Parkinsons or...
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Exercise with Fibromyalgia

In Exercise, Wellness Toolbox  •  by Melissa, June 9, 2026  •  
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects many individuals. While little is known about the exact pathophysiology or who may be affected, we do know that simple self care can have a huge impact on the intensity, severity, and management of pain. Especially from...
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