Planning and Programming

Using Dimensions of Wellness to Set Goals

In Dimensions of Wellness, Planning and Programming • by Melissa, May 16, 2018 •

I have previously posted about Dimensions of Wellness and that I believe it is an important concept regarding whole person and whole life health. I want to talk a bit about using these Dimensions in goal setting. I pay a lot of lip service around...

Heart Rate Zone Training: A Moving Target

In Cardio, Planning and Programming • by Melissa, May 2, 2018 •

Heart rate, quite simply put, is the number of times your heart beats in one minute. This number is both a key indicator of cardiovascular health, and also an excellent tool for helping design your own exercise programs. Whether you choose to take your heart...

How to Palpate Heart Rate

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming • by Melissa, April 25, 2018 •

In the world of fitness trackers, you might be wondering why I am devoting a post to manually taking a heart rate. Two reasons: first, what happens when the battery inevitably dies during a workout? Second, fitness trackers are notoriously inaccurate. And, a bonus reason,...

Goal Setting

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming • by Melissa, March 14, 2018 •

Goal setting is one of the least talked about, least thought about, least managed parts of most fitness or wellness endeavors. And, I know you’ll be shocked to read this, it is one of the most important.