New years is the time for healthy resolution setting session with yourself. I host my own personal sessions with many sticky notes and a bulletin board, creating solutions and devising ways to be better. Some of my self-improvement categories have…
As this year is coming to an end, I always find it helpful to take some time to review the past year and take last year's lessons to set effective new year's goals. Reflecting on last year's events, accomplishments, and…
Your core is the powerhouse, which helps with daily functional movements. Many people only recognize abdominal muscles as body’s core. Core muscles are more than just the six-pack ab-muscles. The front and back muscles of the body's midsection are called…
If you haven’t tried side planks, you are missing out. Side plank is a unilateral core drill. The unilateral nature of this drill makes it excellent for identifying and correcting muscle imbalance and weakness. Research has found that people with…
Thanksgiving is here! I love this holiday and the values it teaches. It teaches family traditions, the value of giving, gratitude, and sharing food. However, Thanksgiving also means being around food, a lot of meal prep, the stress of hosting,…
I have been in search of an alternative to chicken salad for a long time. One day I had extra grilled salmon and cucumbers on hand. So, I went into my pantry, grabbed a few ingredients, and prepared my first…
Shopping for a holiday gifts for the athlete in your life doesn't have to be hard. If you've got an athlete or fitness enthusiast in your life, then you know that they dedicate hours to training and recovering. Having the…
Gratitude means being grateful and expressing thanks, and recognizing others in your life. Practicing gratitude has enormous benefits for positive mental health. But the benefits go beyond mindfulness and mental health. Research shows that individuals who regularly practice gratitude have…
Marathon season is here. That means our clients and some of us, coaches, are training for a long-distance race. Marathon training involves more than just putting one foot in front of the other. Nutrition during the training is as essential…
Success Strategies for Achieving Fitness Goals Many of us strive each day to achieve fitness goals. Many of us struggle with the obstacles that we face each day as well. We believe in instant gratification, and when we don't get…
