Dark winter days got you feeling down? It’s completely normal to feel gloomy during these cold months due to the lack of sunlight. Some people even suffer from the seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that onsets late…
I have been reflecting on my training cycles this year. I can clearly see that I didn't make enough time for recovery. Recovery is vital for fitness gains. I am learning it the hard way. Yes! Only after overtraining symptoms.…
Recovery is an integral part of a training program. Not giving enough recovery between the workouts puts you at a higher risk of injury. Exercise stress causes microtears in the muscles, which leads to fatigue and inflammation. Proper recovery needs…
Nearly 40% of people surveyed listed losing weight as their New Year's Resolution. Losing weight is always associated with new year's resolutions. It's associated rightfully because the new year is a time for transition and brings hope. Losing weight isn't…
Starting on the fitness journey can be intimidating. After a long day of work, it’s tempting to chill out on the couch. You lack the motivation to act. If you have a specific goal in mind, like competing in an…
I teach so many different group exercise class modalities. Barre classes are by far my favorite classes to teach. I figured I would share the benefits of barre classes with you in this blog. What is Barre? Barre is a…
Recovery was the one word that I always thought was unnecessary in the athletic dictionary. Yes! My slogan was to work out as hard as possible for many years. To me, "workout" meant working and no rest. I would brush…
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…
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…
