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Modifying Eagle Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, April 21, 2020  •  
I think it’s time to get back to business. I know many of us have kicked our yoga practices up a notch or started ones as an outlet during the last month or so. And as such, it’s always great to remember that most of...
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All Exercise is Medicine

In Body Positivity, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, April 14, 2020  •  
Hello Wellness Warriors! For today’s post, I want to take a broader look at exercise. So often we get caught up in short term goals and exactly what type of exercise is the “best” for helping us. But the truth is all exercise has value,...
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HIIT Coronavirus Where It Hurts

In Cardio, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, March 24, 2020  •  
I hope that everyone out there in internetland is doing well and has found some sort of new, albeit very weird, normal. Most other wellness and fitness gurus are jumping in to provide templates for meal planning and prepping or at home workouts under shelter...
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Re-Evaluating Goals

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, March 3, 2020  •  
There is something about a new year and a fresh start (especially this year with a fresh decade) that encourages us to set goals to be the best versions of ourselves. There is also something about trying to put those lofty expectations into practice that...
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Training to Change Body Shape

In Body Positivity, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, February 18, 2020  •  
For years people have used exercise as a means to change (or control) their body’s size. I’ve done it and I can make arguments both for and against. I’m not sure if I would call what I see happening now a new phenomenon, or just...
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Protein Intake Simplified

In Nutrition and Eats, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, February 11, 2020  •  
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 most talked about topics. Which means there is a lot of...
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Modifying Upward Facing Dog or Cobra

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, February 4, 2020  •  
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 two asanas are both back bends and can be modified in...
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Muscle Balance

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, January 14, 2020  •  
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 therapy. In fact, many personal trainers that I have worked with...
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Gear You Actually Need

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 7, 2020  •  
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 exercise. Today I’d like to tackle a question that a lot...
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Working Out and the Holidays

In Dimensions of Wellness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 19, 2019  •  
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 inside and the short days are less than motivating. Even thinking...
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