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Links and Loves 20

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, August 29, 2023  •  
Well, Warriors, it’s that time again, for me to round up a bunch of random things that I’ve noticed or have just been enjoying lately. As usual, there is nothing sponsored here. And this time around, I’ve got a bit of a more personal view...
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Chair Mobility for Spine Health

In General Fitness  •  by Melissa, August 22, 2023  •  
What’s up Warriors? The pandemic fundamentally changed how many of us work. Or more correctly, where. More of us than ever are working from home and telecommuting. This means more time spent sitting (and probably in a less than supportive chair). This phenomenon even has...
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Wellness Gatekeeping 7: Balance

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, August 15, 2023  •  
Howdy Warriors! Depending on where you live, we are right in the midst of back to school season, which translates to routine changes for most families. I figured this was as good a time as any to tackle the idea of balance in my Wellness...
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Fasted Cardio

In Cardio, Nutrition and Eats, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, August 8, 2023  •  
Hello Warriors! I’ve had this post in my back pocket for a hot minute. The question of when to do cardio in relation to meals is one that I have been hearing a lot lately. So today, I’ve got a hot take on a hot...
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Top 5 Tips: Seated Rows

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, August 1, 2023  •  
It’s August. Anybody else out there wondering what happened to summer? To be fair, in our house, three of three of us are headed back to school, so August is always a mash up of getting in those last few fun times, checking another small...
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Wellness Gatekeeping Part 6: One Size Fits All Programs

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, 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...
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Strawberry Shortcakes

In Nutrition and Eats, Recipes  •  by Melissa, 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...
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How to Choose a Personal Trainer

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, 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...
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Happy Fourth of July!

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, 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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Full Body Resistance Band Workout

In Exercise, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, 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...
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