Category: Self Care
Wrapping Up Summer Fitness: Maintaining Momentum and Transitioning Into Fall
Part One Summer is often a time of heightened physical activity and fitness enthusiasm. With longer days, warmer weather, and an array of outdoor activities, many people find it easier to stay active and committed to their fitness goals. As we prepare for summer to wrap up, there are ways to maintain that momentum and […]
Thirsty August
Summer wouldn’t be complete without advice on staying hydrated. As we head into the hottest month of the year, there are ways to stay on top of your hydration needs. Before I delve into the variety of ways to keep your body from being thirsty, here are some pretty fantastic reasons to make this a […]
Essential for Golfers
If you love golf, you probably love the escape it offers from your daily grind. It’s an incredible sport to help you thrive as you age too. It requires power, coordination, focus, skill, precision, strategic thinking, and it helps keep you social. These are all important for longevity! Another key component for longevity is mobility. […]
Life is Short
Summer is shorter… July is the quintessential summer month. We’re not wrapping up the school year or yet preparing for the next one. It’s the month that most people go on vacation, take random days off from work, pow wow at the beach, and simply downshift from working so hard all year. And it tends […]
Wild Ride
Yup, I’m middle aged. I have vivid memories of my mother and all my aunts aggressively fanning themselves at family gatherings. We knew what was happening. They didn’t shy away from telling us, and it was fascinating to watch. One by one they would remove any extra layers, grab the closest object that could double […]
June is here.
It’s warm, it’s full of anticipation, and it’s the awareness month for some heavy hitters including Juneteenth and Pride 💚💛❤️✌🏽🏳️🌈 June is also Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. While puzzles and sudoku are great for keeping the mind sharp, nothing compares to functional exercise and the great outdoors. We all know how important it is […]
Special Summer Session
Here is some advice for maximizing your time and your workouts so you can see the results you want without spending every extra minute at the gym.
Ahhhh... Assisted Stretching
When I first started training clients (19 years ago), I quickly learned that they will do almost anything you ask of them as long as they get their stretch at the end of the session. Those who have felt the benefit of being stretched are more able to correlate stretching with gaining relief from everyday […]
Sleep, sweat, smile
It’s no secret that good sleep, regular exercise, and a positive attitude create the landing pad for feeling like a million bucks. When you realize you may be in need of raising your state, it’s likely because something has suffered or fallen off your regimen. So how can we get it all back on the […]
Ell Oh Vee Ee
Love thyself We are surrounded by reminders to be kind and spread love. Arguably, the most important recipient from your efforts is you. Working out, eating well, staying hydrated, a monthly deep tissue massage, spending quality time with those you love, getting your hair and nails ‘did’, taking an afternoon nap… We all need recovery […]
Are You Glistening?
February calls for a little check in with your heart health. Are You Glistening? You know as well as I do how important exercise is for your overall health. It helps mineralize your bones, provides muscle tone for posture, strengthens your heart and circulation, helps the body use insulin more efficiently, helps you sleep better, […]
