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Dimensions of Wellness•General Fitness

Wellness Gatekeeping Part 6: One Size Fits All Programs

July 25, 2023
Hello Warriors! I’ve been unpacking some ways that fitness/exercise/health/wellness practitioners can gatekeep true, whole person wellness. You can check out the intro here and the first post here. I’d like to talk about something that is detrimental for both practitioners and purchasers this week: the one size fits all program.
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Nutrition and Eats•Recipes

Strawberry Shortcakes

July 18, 2023
Summer is in full swing and something that I love this time of year is the simplicity of dessert. I mean, ice cream, floats, s’mores. All simple, all delicious. Another one that I personally love is strawberry shortcake. So, I thought I’d share my favorite version with you today!
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General Fitness•Planning and Programming

How to Choose a Personal Trainer

July 11, 2023
Howdy Warriors! A bit ago, I posted an “Ask Me Anything” question box in my Insta Stories. One of the questions I received asked how to choose a personal trainer. Amazing question. But one that deserves more time and attention to answer than what Instagram will easily allow. This one’s a long one with a
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Uncategorized

Happy Fourth of July!

July 4, 2023
My US based readers will know that today is Independence Day, a national holiday. So, I am going to take some extra time with family and friends. I’ll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming!
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Exercise•Strength Training

Full Body Resistance Band Workout

June 27, 2023
Hello, hello! Summer is in full swing and for most of us that means changes to our normal schedule. Whether you are just trying to balance fitting everything in while the littles are off school or you are headed out for vacation, I’ve got a workout that you can definitely make room for.
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Dimensions of Wellness•Mental Health

Wellness Gatekeeping Part 5: Words

June 20, 2023
Hello Warriors! I’ve been unpacking some ways that fitness/exercise/health/wellness practitioners can gatekeep wellness. You can check out the intro here and the first post here. This week, I’d like to chat about chatting.
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Nutrition and Eats

Stocking the Fridge and Pantry for Summer Fun

June 13, 2023
I know that according to the calendar, we technically have a few more days until it’s officially summer, but with the kiddos out of school there is certainly a summer vibe happening. Summer usually means fun times for most of us. And, if you have kids, it also means you need a lot of snacks.
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Yoga

Yoga Options: Side Angle

June 6, 2023
Well Warriors, it’s been a minute since I’ve posted something in my Yoga Options series. If you are new to my blog, this series is about making yoga poses more accessible. One of the things I hear from students/clients all the time is that they feel they lack flexibility and so are afraid to try
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Dimensions of Wellness

Links and Loves 19

May 30, 2023
Hello Warriors! If you are in the US, I hope that you enjoyed your three day weekend and the unofficial kick off to summer. I’ve got some links and loves for you. Feels like forever since I’ve done one of these wrap ups, but as usual, nothing is sponsored. Just me, sharing some nerdy goodness
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Dimensions of Wellness•Mental Health

All About Grounding

May 23, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I will be publishing content that focuses on mental health topics. To read past posts, click on the Mental Health tab under the Dimensions of Wellness Menu. If you have taken a yoga or Pilates class, you’ve surely heard the term grounding. There is also a movement afoot
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