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Melissa Moves Well

Top 5 Tips for Deadlifts

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, February 3, 2026  •  
Happy February Friends! I hope wherever you are, things are looking positive. For me, it doesn’t matter what the Groundhog says, it’s six more weeks of winter minimum. But while it might be freezing outside, I am probably keeping warm with some sort of strength...
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What Does It Mean To “Move Well?”

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, January 27, 2026  •  
Last year I did a bit of a rebrand with this blog. I changed up the name to better reflect my background in exercise science and physiology; and it also reflects an underlying goal I have for any and every client I work with. Moving...
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Three Times Per Week

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, January 20, 2026  •  
Hi Warriors, how are you? After that title, I’m going to give you a minute to get your mind out of the gutter… OK, now that we’ve got that out of the way, I want to address a topic that comes up a lot and...
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Health, Wellness, and Wholeness

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, January 13, 2026  •  
Howdy ho, Warriors! One of my favorite topics is health and wellness. Popular culture and usage really entangles these two and I think it’s important to separate them. I’ve got an even deeper take on this today that I want to share with you.
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How to Push Past Equipment Fears

In General Fitness  •  by Melissa, January 6, 2026  •  
Welcome to 2026 Wellness Warriors! Another year, another fresh start, and for a lot of us the new year means rededicating ourselves to a health or fitness journey. If you are starting from scratch or jumping back in after a long hiatus, I want to...
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Planning for a Strong New Year

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 18, 2025  •  
Howdy Warriors! The holiday season is in full swing. Depending on your background that may mean Thanksgiving celebrations, Christmas markets, Las Posadas processions, or Diwali community events. Regardless, this time of the year is for celebration. But celebrations usually end and oftentimes that means a...
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Holiday Recipe: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apple

In Nutrition and Eats, Recipes  •  by Melissa, November 4, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! The holiday season is about to kick into high gear and if your house is anything like mine, things that simplify are the name of the game. I know Brussel sprouts do not harken to things delicious, but I promise you this recipe...
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An Effective and Easy Cool Weather Warm Up

In General Fitness, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 21, 2025  •  
Well Warriors, it’s definitely fall where I am. I know I’m supposed to love fall, and there is plenty to enjoy, but for me it’s also sort of sad. Because winter is coming and I am absolutely not a fan of winter. Something that I...
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Why Anti Rotation Exercises Are Important

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, October 7, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! I’m of the opinion (and research backs me up) that all strength training is positive. I’d like to focus a bit of attention and blog space on anti rotation exercises today. These exercises are important for spine stability, bilateral strength, and transfer of...
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Updates

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, October 2, 2025  •  
Hello Warriors! I’m just dropping by with a quickie post today. More to fill you in on some behind the blog stuff. You probably noticed that the site looks a bit different. At least for now, that’s an accident. In my absolutely misguided attempt to...
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