I’m so happy you are sore! One of my favorite things to hear is that you are sore after doing a workout…sorry not sorry. When you are sore after a workout it confirms which muscles you used during the workout and that you made a good mind-to-muscle connection. You are actually causing micro-tears in your […]
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Let’s face it, most of us are searching for ways to feel better, look better, and/or move better. Most of us are also going about it the wrong way, overworking our bodies or following crazy fad diets. I always say, there is no one answer to achieving your goals because we are all different, we
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So you’ve decided to start exercising, that’s awesome! I hope it’s with me but if not that’s OK as long as you have a plan to keep your body moving. Finding what works for you is the most important part. A couple of words of advice as you take on this adventure…
Half-year goal check-in Back in December the newsletter was about NOT setting New Year’s resolutions, instead, it spoke about setting SMART Goals. Last week marked the half-year point of 2022 and it’s the perfect time to check in and see how you are doing towards reaching your goals. Are you still on pace? Did you
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What if your doctor gave you an exercise prescription? We are all eager to find a quick fix to any problem we have, the quicker the better. When it comes to your health we are quick to seek a doctor’s advice to feel better, most doctors write out a prescription for one of many drugs
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Celebrate victories without a Bathroom scale What is a Non-Scale victory? (NSV) What is it you ask? I asked myself that same question when I got this text from a current client: “NSV! My more fitted scrub jacket buttons comfortably!! I was going to leave it open like normal but decided to try :)) I’m
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Train like an Olympic athlete As I watched the 2022 Winter Olympic games over the past two weeks I kept thinking about how these athletes have dedicated their lives to be the best at what they do. I then started thinking about how the same mindset about our health and wellness could be so beneficial
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What size weights should you use? The answer to that question is not a simple one because it greatly depends on two things; the goals you have and the type of workout you are doing. There are also times when using no weights is the right answer. Let’s explore a few different reasons you exercise
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Walking for Exercise Walking is something that is taken for granted by most until you can’t do it, so if you can, let’s make it more powerful. While some people choose walking as their “go-to” exercise, many people feel it is not enough to “just walk”. I’ve also heard complaints that it is boring or
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Do you own an overpriced clothing rack? Okay, let’s start today with a show of hands, who here has an overpriced clothing rack? You know that treadmill, or stair climber, or elliptical machine, or maybe that fancy Peloton spinning bike. It’s that piece of exercise equipment that you just HAD to have because if you
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Set this “Race to 100” Goal for 2022 Last week’s newsletter was all about setting goals for 2022. Some of you may have done it and some may not have, so I’m challenging you ALL to set this goal…to race to 100 workouts in 2022. If you read my newsletter on a consistent basis you
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You do not want pain during exercise! No Pain FOR Gains You’ve probably heard the expression “no pain no gain” but is pain something you want to feel while you are exercising? You probably want to be sore the next day or two, which tells you that your muscles have been working, but you do
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Align your exercise with your goals Knowing what you want to accomplish can help you determine the type of exercise you should do. Starting with a clear understanding of your goals is key. Are you looking to lose weight or tone your muscles? Are you training for a specific sport or event? Do you know what type of
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Technology has made us impatient I’m going to start by putting a lot of blame on technology. With texting, email, online ordering, etc. we are always looking to get things done, answered, and delivered as soon as possible. This is the first place we have sped up our lives and while there are definitely some
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Find what works for you When it comes to exercise it’s important to find what works for you. There are a million different studies out there, one says to focus on cardio and the next on using weights, and then there is the combination of both. You need to find what works for you and
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It’s Time to Get Back to Good Habits It’s September…time to refocus I don’t think anyone would argue with me when I say that we let our guard down a bit in the summer months when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. We go to picnics and we tend to eat more ice cream
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Let’s adjust our mindset when it comes to exercise! “I HAVE to exercise because…” You’ve probably said those exact words followed by something like “because I ate a piece of cake today” or maybe “because I binge watched Friends today.” This is using exercise as a punishment for you doing something you enjoy doing. Let’s stop
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Some tough love coming at you today… What are you thinking about when you are doing your workout? It is what you are going to have for lunch? Maybe what the weather is like today? Or all of the things on your to do list? Maybe it’s trying to remember who you needed to send an
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Sitting is the New Smoking There are far too many vises that will keep us sitting for far too long. Whether it’s your job, or a Netflix binge session, or a hobby, we need to be aware of how much sitting we do and make an effort to do less. We need to remind ourselves
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Your job is NOT your exercise! While a job may be physical, you still need to exercise There is a huge misconception that as a fitness instructor I “exercise all day long.” Or this delivery person is exercising since he has to pick up packages and walk them to their destination. In both cases these
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