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Planning and Programming

But Why, Though?

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 4, 2022  •  
Hello Wellness Warriors! Welcome to 2022! If you have been around for a bit, it’s good to have you back. If you are new to my little corner of the internet, bienvenidos! Either way, I am glad you are here. It’s a new year and...
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Why Movement is Important During the Holidays + Easy Ideas

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 16, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, the holiday travel season is upon us. And I know that after last year, many of us are looking forward to seeing family and friends. Whether you are driving or flying, whether you are taking a long weekend or an extended stay, it...
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Consistency and Rest are not Mutually Exclusive

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, September 14, 2021  •  
How are my Wellness Warriors? In the fitness world there is a lot of talk about consistency. You certainly won’t be able to reach training goals if you aren’t training regularly. And it is hard to argue with the literal mountains of research suggesting that...
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How to Determine Strength Training Overload

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, August 24, 2021  •  
Hi Warriors! Hope you are well. Today I’ve got a little ditty about how to determine strength training overload. I’ve written a bit about it here on MMW and one quick Google search on the topic will have you quickly overwhelmed. So I wanted to...
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How to Choose Sneakers for Your Workout

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming, Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, April 27, 2021  •  
Sneakers! I love sneakers, although I bet you knew that if you’ve been with me for a bit. The best workout day is the first day sneakers come out of the box. Don’t believe me? Watch this.  But finding the elusive pair that will properly...
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Introducing the Wellness Toolbox

In Planning and Programming, Wellness Toolbox  •  by Melissa, January 26, 2021  •  
Wellness Warriors, I am beyond excited for today’s post!!!! This is something that I have had on the back burner for longer than I care to admit, but I had to keep pushing due to circumstance (hello, dumpster fire that was 2020). And today, finally,...
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How to Start a New Exercise Plan Successfully

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 12, 2021  •  
Have you ever started a new exercise plan only to stop after a month? Have you ever been disillusioned by the scale after a few months on your fitness journey? Have you ever felt so completely overwhelmed by the types of exercise or equipment that...
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Non Scale Victories

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 5, 2021  •  
Happy January Wellness Warriors! Let’s leave the madness of 2020 behind and start off strong shall we? In that vein, I want to chat today about non-scale, non-vanity related victories. These are actually some of the most important, yet under celebrated health and wellness milestones...
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Working Out While Sick

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 3, 2020  •  
Hey Wellness Warriors! We are headed into the thick of cold and flu season and there are even more variables to account for this year. But most years I get asked, at least a handful of times, for guidance on when to work out, when...
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How To Design a Core Workout Routine

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 6, 2020  •  
Everybody wants six pack abs. They might be the holy grail in terms of exercise bragging rights. In fact, I have addressed this issue, in general, before here on MMW. But here is the thing that a lot of trainers won’t tell you about six...
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