It’s that time again when I share with you the things that have given me the heart eyes over the last couple of months. As always, nothing sponsored here, just my own enthusiasm.
We are going to get all sorts of bendy today! Much like Half Moon, Camel doesn’t look too terrible. Until you are down on the mat. Our spines are meant to bend and twist in many different ways, and in fact the mark of a healthy spine is the ability to do so. Back bending
Who wants to get pumped today? I feel the need to employ the old teacher standby… “I can’t hear you!” Who wants to get PUMPED? Welcome to part three in my series on Strength Training Umbrellas. I use the term umbrellas to define broad categories, or general goals that strength trainers tend to have. These
It’s been a bit since I have posted any sort of recipe situation, so I thought I’d come at you guys today with a bunch. All based from one simple, easy to find, and manipulate ingredient. Mini chicken meatballs from the freezer section of your grocery store!
Meditation is something that we are hearing about a lot in the wellness world lately. It seems, like the proverbial 2015 kale buzz, that this practice might be the cure for all that ails us. I certainly ascribe to whole person wellness practices for all the benefits that they can (and often do) bring to
I used to love picking up a fitness magazine and reading what the featured celebrity ate in a day. Mostly because I would be thinking to myself, who can survive on that? (Answer, just the celebrities who are trying to maintain Hollywood’s impossible beauty ideal.) I also found myself thinking, wouldn’t that get boring? (Answer,
Welcome, friends and lifters, to part two in my series on Strength Training Umbrellas. I use the term umbrellas to define broad categories, or general goals, that strength trainers tend to fall under. These umbrellas can help you make decisions about both overload and modality.
It’s getting on towards back to school. And that means summer is coming to a close. I’m sure many of you (especially if you have littles) are planning for one last hurrah. Whether that happens before the school bells ring again or if you have an epic Labor Day blowout in the works, it’s a
What is it about summer that entices us toward self care? More so than any other time of year or season, we practice self care rituals during the summer months. Usually we do this without even realizing it. Think about it. Your favorite parts of summer probably have some link to taking care of yourself
I am a creature of habit, as most people who know me personally can attest. I mean, I have some form of oatmeal for breakfast pretty much every single darn day. But awhile back, I had gotten into a massive rut when it came to lunches. I was still checking the boxes in terms of