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Why Anti Rotation Exercises Are Important

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 7, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! I’m of the opinion (and research backs me up) that all strength training is positive. I’d like to focus a bit of attention and blog space on anti rotation exercises today. These exercises are important for spine stability, bilateral strength, and transfer of...
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Yoga Variations: Triangle Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, September 23, 2025  •  
Howdy ho, Warriors! Much as I resurrected my Form Breakdown Series in July, I’d like to resuscitate my Yoga Variations Series. It’s been awhile and I hope that these analyses are helpful. Just as I restarted the Form Series with the classic push ups, I want...
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A Great Trainer Lifts People Up

In General Fitness, Mental Health, Safety  •  by Melissa, September 9, 2025  •  
Hello my warriors! Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the Netflix documentary on The Biggest Loser. Lots of people have had lots of things to say about it, and if you’ve been around here for any amount of...
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Easy Strength Training Splits for Busy People

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, August 5, 2025  •  
Hello, friends! Can someone tell me why I am currently looking at back to school stuff in the stores? In seriousness, where did the summer go? I feel like our family has been booked solid and yet, it feels like we haven’t done anything. Busy...
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Top Tips for Perfect Push Ups

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, July 22, 2025  •  
Fitness Friends, it has been awhile since I’ve done a good solid form breakdown post. I mean a while. Like almost two years. So I am resurrecting this series and I thought I’d start with a seems simple enough exercise that most of us do...
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Determining Overload Based on Your Life

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, July 8, 2025  •  
Hello Fitness Friends! Trainers and coaches often talk about overload as the concept that frames and drives any potential change to our client’s fitness. Most often these variables are discussed as they relate to goals, but as humans we don’t live in a vacuum. It...
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Exercise Hierarchy

In General Fitness, Mental Health  •  by Melissa, June 17, 2025  •  
Fitness Friends, I know school is out, but I’ve got my teacher hat on for this one today. It is time to address something that quite frankly, needs to be addressed. Something that might, and hopefully will, change the way you think about your own...
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Exercise for Summer… Or Any Change of Season

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, June 3, 2025  •  
Hello Fitness Friends and happy June! For most of us fitness enthusiasts, the summer means changes in our exercise routines. Warm weather brings opportunities for different experiences and a shift in perspectives. So, let’s talk about exercise for the summer.
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Training, Exercise, and Movement

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, April 22, 2025  •  
Hello, hello! Fitness Friends, I’ve got the teacher hat on for today’s post. I believe language is important and there are lots of words that get mixed up, stirred together, or inadvertently misused in fitness land. It’s been a long time since I’ve covered this,...
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Workouts You Can Take Outside

In General Fitness  •  by Melissa, April 8, 2025  •  
Hello Fitness Friends! I can hardly believe it’s April and if my sump pump is any indication there will be lots of things blooming next month. As the weather starts to get warmer (and drier), I like to think about taking workouts outside. So, I...
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