“Fitness Professional” is my title, but it’s not always my reality. In this new series, I’m pulling back the curtain on my real struggles—from menopause and fatigue to the ‘gap’ between what I know and what I actually do. Join me as your Imperfect Ally in finding health in the midst of real life.
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Flexibility & Mobility Resources StrengthThe Reasons Behind My Daily Use of a Vibration Plate
Incorporating a vibration plate into my daily routine has become a cherished habit, and here’s why. If you’re looking to add one easy habit to your fitness routine, a vibration …
Flexibility & Mobility6 Hip-Opening Stretches to Get Those Hips Grooving!
Got tight hips? You’re not alone—it’s one of the biggest struggles for many people! Hip mobility is the unsung hero of our daily tasks. Whether you’re lounging like a pro, …
Flexibility & Mobility StrengthCorrective Exercise: Are you broken?
The term “corrective exercise” may seem to imply that you are “broken”. For something to be “corrected” then it must be incorrect in the first place. This often gives Corrective …
Flexibility & Mobility Yoga ResourcesImproving your flexibility with PNF Stretching
What is PNF Stretching? PNF stands for Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. It was developed at the Kabat-Kaiser Institute from 1946 to 1951 by neurophysiologist Herman Kabat and physical therapist Margaret Knott. …
Yoga ResourcesBuilding Strength with Yoga
Yoga isn’t only about improving your flexibility. It can be one of the best workouts for building strength. I have had many new yoga students report to me that they …
Flexibility & MobilityDo I really need to stretch?
Taking the time to stretch tends to be the area most overlooked in a fitness routine. Many people only spend time stretching after completing a challenging workout and even then …
Yoga ResourcesYoga; The League of Superheroes for Health and Fitness Success
A fitness expert promotes yoga as a comprehensive health and fitness solution, highlighting its multifaceted benefits. Yoga enhances body awareness, reduces stress, mitigates inflammation, supports heart health, boosts mood, improves sleep, soothes pain, and increases flexibility, balance, and metabolic function. The writer aims to persuade people to try yoga, diving into its numerous “superpowers” and offering a 4-week program for beginners to build a confident practice.
Yoga ResourcesYou can always return to your mat!
Since the pandemic, I have had many of my past students return to my classes reporting that they have “lost their yoga.” They are often afraid to attend class again, …
Yoga ResourcesRestorative Yoga, it should be part of everyone’s practice!
We all like to push ourselves and challenge our abilities at times. We are often looking to make changes or improve our health and physical bodies. Our workout routines are …