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Melissa Moves Well

Nutrition Tips for More Effective Workouts

In Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, April 11, 2023  •  
Much like workouts, there is rarely a one-size-fits-all nutrition approach that works. We are each individual, with the unique needs, wants, and physiology to match. That being said, I want to tackle some general nutrition tips that can help optimize your workouts.
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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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Lower Body Kettlebell Workout

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, March 28, 2023  •  
Hello friends! I am a big fan of home-based workouts that require a minimal amount of equipment. These types of workouts allow you to exercise at your convenience, which I know busy people appreciate. Kettlebells are great pieces to invest in as they take up...
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Gatekeeping Wellness Part 2: Type of Exercise

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, March 21, 2023  •  
Hey hey, Warrior! Today I’ve got the second part of my Gatekeeping Series. You can read the intro here and last month’s post here. Trainers, coaches, group exercise instructors and the like tend to place emphasis on certain types of exercises. And this emphasis creates...
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Sheet Pan Fajitas

In Nutrition and Eats, Recipes  •  by Melissa, March 14, 2023  •  
Hola Warriors! I am celebrating today. Why? Because MMW turns five. Yup, five years ago a very apprehensive Melissa pushed publish on the first post for this little corner of the internet. This space has meant so much to me personally and professionally. And I...
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Goals and Expectations

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, March 7, 2023  •  
Howdy Warriors! Hope you are well. I want to chat today about something I run into a lot working with clients and students. There isn’t a trainer around (at least not one worth their hourly cost) who doesn’t ask about a client’s goals. But something...
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Yoga for Low Back Pain

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, February 28, 2023  •  
Happy Tuesday, Warrior! Something that many of us will deal with during the course of our lives is low back pain. Chronic low back pain can cause disruptions in day to day decisions, which can lead to Mental, Emotional, and Social Health implications. If you...
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Wellness Gatekeeping Part 1: Intensity and Duration

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, February 21, 2023  •  
Hey hey, Warrior! Today I want to start digging into ways that those of us in the exercise/fitness/diet/nutrition/wellness arena can be gatekeeping true wellness. True wellness is an active, whole person pursuit and there are many sticky spots or places that can trip us up....
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Inexpensive Grocery Staples

In Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, February 14, 2023  •  
Hi Warriors! Last month, I posted an article about the tips I have used to help save money on my grocery bill while still coming home with a trunkful of nutritious options. That article was focused more on broad shopping-based habits. I thought it might be...
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Don’t Call Them Modifications

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, February 7, 2023  •  
Welcome to February, Warriors! How are you doing? This is always an interesting time of year for those of us working in fitness centers and the like. Typically New Year’s motivation is still up, but the realities of meeting ambitious goals within the confines of...
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