Category: Exercise
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Protein Intake Simplified
Today I am going to try and tackle on of the most divisive topics in exercise and nutrition. Protein. Cue the scary Jawsesque music. Protein, it’s usage, needs, and supplementation are some of the…
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Modifying Upward Facing Dog or Cobra
It has been a bit since I’ve posted one of my asana modifications. And I am coming at you with a two-fer. I say that because, although the standard postures are slightly different, these…
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Muscle Balance
There is a concept that is little discussed and often overlooked by the vast majority of exercisers. Until, of course, the dreaded injury rears its ugly head and forces us to rehab or physical…
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Gear You Actually Need
Welcome back, or just welcome, wellness warrior! We find ourselves in January once more. A time of resolutions and promises. And for most of us, those new plans probably include starting some sort of…
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Working Out and the Holidays
Well, friends, we are getting to in the thick of that time of year. The time of year when, at least if you live in a place like I do, the weather shoos you…
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Low Intensity Steady State Cardio
It has been a hot minute since I have posted anything cardio related around here. I want to change that today. And I want to change that by talking about a type of workout…
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Modifying Pyramid Pose
Communicating modifications for yoga postures is tough. Many instructors use vague language. After all, yoga is about connecting with your own body. Looking up poses online can be a downward spiral enough to put…
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Strength Training Umbrellas: Fitness
Well friends and lifters, you have made it to this, the last in my series, of strength training umbrellas. And I saved the hardest to define for last: fitness. I use the term umbrellas…
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Modifying Camel Pose
We are going to get all sorts of bendy today! Much like Half Moon, Camel doesn’t look too terrible. Until you are down on the mat. Our spines are meant to bend and twist…
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Strength Training Umbrellas: Size
Who wants to get pumped today? I feel the need to employ the old teacher standby… “I can’t hear you!” Who wants to get PUMPED? Welcome to part three in my series on Strength…