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HIIT It and Quit It Workout

In Cardio, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, January 24, 2023  •  
Hi Warriors! I’ve got a workout for you this week. In case you are looking to switch it up, or you need a I’ve got the mid-winter-dreary blues, I’ve got you covered.
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The Exercise Dimmer Switch

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 3, 2023  •  
Happy New Year, Warriors! If you are new around these parts, welcome, click around, learn about who I am, and check out some of the great resources I have. If you are a returning reader, thanks for joining me again in 2023 and you probably...
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Playing the Long Game

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, December 6, 2022  •  
Happy December Warriors! I know most of us are in full end-of-the-year chaos mode. Holiday shopping, parties, juggling kid care and schedule interruptions. That doesn’t usually result in us making the choices we’d like. But since it won’t be long until New Year’s resolutions take...
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Easy 10 Minute Post Travel Stretch

In Exercise, Yoga  •  by Melissa, November 22, 2022  •  
Hi Warrior, hope you are well! We are at the point in the year when holidays and travel abound. Whether you are headed out by car, bus, train, boat, or plane, travel usually means long days, cramped seats, and tension. I’ve got a quick 10...
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Quality versus Quantity

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 8, 2022  •  
What’s up Warriors? As an exercise physiologist and personal trainer I am constantly fielding questions about how much. Clients and students want to know the benchmarks that will make their program successful. But in focusing on how much, the critically important idea of quality is...
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Top 5 Tips for RDLs

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, November 1, 2022  •  
Hello Warriors! Leg day typically involves a lot of squats and lunges. And don’t misunderstand me, those are important exercises. Squats might be one of the most beneficial things we can do both for developing lower body strength but also to ensure graceful aging. Lunges...
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Wall Workout for Total Body Strength

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 25, 2022  •  
Howdy Warriors! I’m very excited to share this week’s post with you. Having some tried and true home workouts in your rotation is so helpful to maintaining consistency. And even when you have a gym membership, sometimes you just can’t get there. Especially when the...
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Pigeon Pose and Options

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, October 4, 2022  •  
Hi Warriors! Hope you are well and you are enjoying all the fall feels where you are. It has been a minute since we tackled some yoga variations around here. So, let’s remedy that today and chat a bit about Pigeon Pose.
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Using Sliders in Your Workout

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, September 27, 2022  •  
Hello my Warriors! If you have been around my little corner of the web at all, it probably isn’t a surprise that I have a soft spot for home workouts. I have spent much of the last three and a half years out of the...
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Why I Don’t Consume Caffeine

In General Fitness, Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, September 13, 2022  •  
Hey hey! How are you Warrior? Caffeine has been around for ages and it is actually one of the most studied ergogenic aids (scholar speak for performance enhancers). It shows up in many a supplement and I get questions about it pretty regularly. Today, I’m...
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