In addition to talking about training goals and planning, I have written a bit about Dimensions of Wellness. The National Wellness Institute has a wonderfully researched model, and it has made its way into “pop” culture via Hal Elrod’s Level 10 Life. While I enjoy both of these versions, they can be a bit overwhelming.
Last week I wrote about my struggle with body image, positivity, and love. This week, it is time to turn that frown upside down. In the interest of helping myself have a more positive outlook and modeling some good practices, I would like to enumerate why I think my body is awesome.
It would be easy to sell that I am body positive with respect to my own body. I mean, this is an exercise and wellness site. But that would be disingenuous. In fact, I would be bald face lying. And I won’t do that to you. More importantly, I refuse to do that to myself
You want six pack abs? Of course you do. I know you do, don’t try and brush it off like you are above it. I do, I can admit it. We all like to see the results of our hard work in the gym. But six pack abs can be are elusive. You need to
Today’s post is going to be a shorter one. Hopefully leaving you more time to go and practice what I’m about to preach. I pay a lot of lip service to training goals, but anyone who knows me knows that no matter who I am working with and where they are starting out on the
Yoga has many benefits. And I don’t necessarily mean the just the asanas. Breath work, meditation, and the practices of non-violence and self-study are hugely beneficial. But only if you practice yoga. And if you happen to be one of those yogis who can discuss the Eight Limbs in Sanskrit while doing a headstand, then
Just popping in super quick to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! Especially if you are in the Northeast/Mid Atlantic region, make sure you are staying hydrated out there. And remember, it’s a holiDAY. Enjoy it thoroughly today, but tomorrow it is back to clean eating and dirty workouts! Be Well!
I teach yoga. Sort of. I am adjunct faculty on a college campus, so I teach yoga as a college course. That being said, my main goal with my students isn’t necessarily to see who can make the most impressive flexibility gains or do the most challenging pose. Safety is the name of the game
I have previously written about getting the most out of both cardio and strength workouts. That’s a lot of work, pun intended. So, today, let’s switch gears and talk about rest.
I try to be pretty positive on this blog. I think it helps in motivating people. I mean, sometimes exercising hurts and eating healthfully is hard, so a little bit of cheerleader mixed with some sarcastic humor is, I feel, a good thing. Today, though….