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Chair Mobility for Spine Health

In General Fitness  •  by Melissa, August 22, 2023  •  
What’s up Warriors? The pandemic fundamentally changed how many of us work. Or more correctly, where. More of us than ever are working from home and telecommuting. This means more time spent sitting (and probably in a less than supportive chair). This phenomenon even has...
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Fasted Cardio

In Cardio, Nutrition and Eats, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, August 8, 2023  •  
Hello Warriors! I’ve had this post in my back pocket for a hot minute. The question of when to do cardio in relation to meals is one that I have been hearing a lot lately. So today, I’ve got a hot take on a hot...
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Top 5 Tips: Seated Rows

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, August 1, 2023  •  
It’s August. Anybody else out there wondering what happened to summer? To be fair, in our house, three of three of us are headed back to school, so August is always a mash up of getting in those last few fun times, checking another small...
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Wellness Gatekeeping Part 6: One Size Fits All Programs

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, July 25, 2023  •  
Hello Warriors! I’ve been unpacking some ways that fitness/exercise/health/wellness practitioners can gatekeep true, whole person wellness. You can check out the intro here and the first post here. I’d like to talk about something that is detrimental for both practitioners and purchasers this week: the...
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How to Choose a Personal Trainer

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, July 11, 2023  •  
Howdy Warriors! A bit ago, I posted an “Ask Me Anything” question box in my Insta Stories. One of the questions I received asked how to choose a personal trainer. Amazing question. But one that deserves more time and attention to answer than what Instagram...
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Full Body Resistance Band Workout

In Exercise, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, June 27, 2023  •  
Hello, hello! Summer is in full swing and for most of us that means changes to our normal schedule. Whether you are just trying to balance fitting everything in while the littles are off school or you are headed out for vacation, I’ve got a...
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Yoga Options: Side Angle

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 6, 2023  •  
Well Warriors, it’s been a minute since I’ve posted something in my Yoga Options series. If you are new to my blog, this series is about making yoga poses more accessible. One of the things I hear from students/clients all the time is that they...
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Upper Body Kettlebell Workout

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, April 25, 2023  •  
Hello friends! Last month I posted a Lower Body Kettlebell Workout and I am back with the Upper Body version today! My goal with these workouts is to minimize the intimidation factor of kettlebells. Google searches or a peak around the gym floor often lead to...
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Wellness Gatekeeping Part 3: Clothing

In Dimensions of Wellness, Exercise  •  by Melissa, April 18, 2023  •  
Hey hey, Warrior! Today I’ve got the third installment of my Gatekeeping Series. You can read the intro here and last month’s post here. We communicate a lot about ourselves before we even open our mouths. And one way we do that is through our...
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Top 5 Tips for Dumbbell Pec Flyes

In Safety, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, April 4, 2023  •  
Well Warriors it’s been a hot minute since I talked about form tips. If you are going to strength train, and I hope you are at least considering it, then you gotta do it correctly. Poor form can lead to training inconsistencies and injuries. So...
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