Melissa Moves Well

Yoga… For the Rest of Us

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, July 11, 2018  •  
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...

Happy Birthday America!

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, July 4, 2018  •  
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...

A Non-Traditional Yoga Instructor

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 27, 2018  •  
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...

Rest and Recovery

In Planning and Programming, Safety  •  by Melissa, June 21, 2018  •  
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.

Zoats

In Nutrition and Eats, Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, June 13, 2018  •  
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….

Let’s Get Pumped!

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, June 6, 2018  •  
Most exercise and wellness goals require some type of strength training. People don’t like hearing this because, frankly, lacing up your sneakers and going for a walk or bike ride is just easier. It requires far less equipment (although body weight only workouts rock) and...

Sweet Potato Toast

In Nutrition and Eats, Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, May 30, 2018  •  
I am waaaaay late to the party on this. That’s what happens when you have a kid. Everything sort of stops in your little bubble of the universe for a bit. I could not tell you where my favorite baseball team finished in the standings...

Making the Most of Treadmill Time

In Cardio, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, May 24, 2018  •  
Let’s call a spade a spade… Cardiovascular training can be a huge time suck. Both in terms of the actual amount of time spent and in the tediousness of it. And this is coming from someone who doesn’t mind spending some QT with a treadmill....

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...

Dimensions of Wellness

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, May 9, 2018  •  
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many of my posts focus on physical health, training goals, and the like. However, our physical bodies are only one part of our overall wellness. It is awesome that in the past several years, more focus and attention has...