It’s no secret that being active is a key to a healthy life. Whether you go to the gym, swim, play sports, or go for a walk with your dog- it’s all physical activity. But how much exercise should you be getting? While everyone is different, there are guidelines for the average adult to shoot […]
Are you no longer seeing results from your exercise routine? Are you familiar with the principle of progressive overload? If not, this might be what you’re missing. Your body has most likely adapted to the demands you have placed on it when you started your exercise routine. If you do not increase the amount […]
It’s #WorkoutWednesday and time for a fun new animal inspired, full body workout routine. Warm up before trying these 6 moves. Begin with 10 repetitions each. Do not perform any exercise that causes or increases pain. Frog Squats Frog squats are a challenging exercise strengthening the quads and glutes while increasing hamstring flexibility. Start with […]
Do you stretch after playing golf? Post-round stretching is just as important as your dynamic warm up. The goals of these static stretches are to decrease stiffness, prevent soreness and increase golf flexibility. The muscle is taken to a point of mild stretch and held for 20-30 seconds. Perform 2-3 repetitions of each exercise. Do […]
Happy Yoga Monday! Today I thought we’d address some Yoga Etiquette. Whether you’re thinking about going to your first class or you’re a veteran yogi hopefully you’ll find some useful information in today’s post. Turn off your cell phone Or better yet, don’t even bring it into the yoga room! One of the goals of a […]
Child’s pose, or Balasana as it is called in Sanskrit, is a resting and restorative pose in the practice of yoga. In addition to offering a gentle stretch for the hips, thighs and back, Child’s pose also slows the mind by calming the central nervous system and offers an opportunity for inner reflection by allowing […]
The Paleo diet is quickly gain popularity and is taking the diet world by storm. It is also known as the “Stone Age Diet”. What exactly is this diet? To simplify it, it is a diet that focuses on eating like our prehistoric ancestors did. This was back in time when we did not have […]
In celebration of the Boston Marathon today I wanted to share the yoga pose that I feel has really helped me the most as a runner! When I first began running a few years ago I had a lot of trouble with my piriformis, a small muscle located in the gluteal region – also known […]
Spring is a great chance to clean out almost anything including what you eat on a regular basis. As the cold weather goes away finally (Yay!), we start to lose interest in those winter foods such as soups and casseroles. The other good thing about spring coming is that many fresh fruits and vegetables are […]
In the most literal sense, a Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar as it is called in Sanskrit, the language of yoga, is a specific series of yoga poses performed in sequence. While the history of the physical practice of the Surya Namaskar sequence is a bit unclear, it is known that it was originally a […]
There have been numerous studies in the past few years about the detrimental effects of sitting all day. Some media sites have even claimed that “Sitting is the New Smoking” because of the increased risk of disease and even death. We know how important it is to get in 30-60 minutes of physical activity (on […]
Finally we are starting to get some nice weather as well as a little sun. Along with the nice weather comes keeping hydrated. Whether you are preparing to run a 5k or just going for a walk along the beach you want to make sure you are keep your body hydrated and fueled with water. […]
Most athletes know and understand the benefits of cross training, but have you ever considered incorporating yoga as part of your cross training? Yoga not only has physical benefits like flexibility, balance, coordination and strength, but also offers the mental benefits of breath awareness and concentration – all things athletes can benefit from! Many athletes […]
Happy Spring! Easter is right around the corner and for many of us that means candy and lots of it. The bunny is known for bringing candy that is festive, fun, colorful, and sometimes downright irresistible! One of the main issues with Easter candy is the amount of sugar used in them. Another problem is […]
Did you know that April 1st is National Walking Day? The American Heart Association encourages everyone to “Get Up & Move” today. There are so many reasons to walk. Why do you walk? Benefits of Walking (provided by the American Heart Association) Walking can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease Improve cholesterol Improve blood […]
Since I got some great feedback on my Desk Yoga post a couple of months I figured I’d share some more great stretches you can do right at your desk! Today we’re going to focus on shoulders. Strap Shoulder Stretch For this pose you can use a yoga strap if you have one, but let’s […]
Fruits and vegetables are good for you no matter what. This is something that we have known for quite a while. What is the actual difference between fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and veggies? Is there a difference? Of course fresh fruits and veggies are going to be the best for you but we all […]
If you’ve taken one of my yoga classes you’ve probably heard me say that I love looking around the room and seeing everyone doing something different! It’s not that I don’t want people following along with the poses and sequences that I’m offering, but I know that not every pose works for every person and […]
Tis the season! With spring around the corner and nice weather ahead, some of us are looking forward to signing up for a 5k or another type of fun run. Nutrition is especially important when you are looking to run a long distance. You want to make sure your body is well balanced and replenished […]
A fad diet is weight loss plan that tends to promise fast results in a short period of time. Many people will turn to a fad diet in hopes of getting the quick results that they are promised. Unfortunately there is no food or pill that will magically make us burn fat. It would be […]
