Take what you already know and keep building on it. You don’t have to be a personal trainer to learn to practice a few moves at home. Take stock of what your exercise experience has been over the years, pay attention to how your body is feeling, and work on developing exercises for YOU. These moves will not be for…
Our body is built to handle stress, but not all day, every day. The natural response to perceived threats is a healthy one, yet it’s important we return to baseline when the threat has passed. Take time to pause, check in, and create an environment you can succeed in… Sleep: Our body releases chemicals, cortisol and adrenaline, when we are…
If you’re eating for more hours over the course of the day than not, there’s a good chance you’re consuming more food than you actually need. Being aware of when you start, and finish, eating over the course of your day can have many positive long term benefits to your health. The human race evolved having seasonal, and often limited,…
Take what you already know and keep building on it. Take stock of what your exercise experience has been over the years, pay attention to how your body is feeling, and work on developing exercises for YOU. These moves will not be for everybody, so practice at your own risk. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to…
It’s all connected! Movement, strength, and flexibility are all so beautifully integrated in the human body. Like many aspects of our health, the last generation has broken down the training, exercise, and rehabilitation of the human body into isolated units. Yet having an appreciation for the connective power of our fascia can expand and enhance your definition of physical fitness. …
There’s no better time than now to improve upon your health! When trying to get back on the right track, we’re faced with a range of decisions. Here are three categories to consider while exploring your next health habit strategy… Achievable: Think of this category as your “baseline”. These are practices that you have already established as habit over the…
Sciatic nerve discomfort, or sciatica, can be extremely uncomfortable. It’s a common lumbo-pelvic disorder that develops chronically in most cases. Having a basic understanding of the factors involved can help you prevent, rehab and reverse sciatic nerve pain. Sciatica is the term that is used to describe inflammation of the the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the lumbar…
The last 50 years has been an absolute roller coaster ride when it comes to nutrition. It turns out the cheap, highly processed, and sugar loaded foods that have dominated our nutrition profiles are linked to every major chronic disease. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to transition to a real food breakfast. We have bought into many misguided stories…
A fresh summer recipe to mix into your rotation. This tasty salad is a blend of a salsa and a guacamole. Pair it with any grilled favorites! Ingredients: -1 cup of Corn -1 cup of Black Beans -1 cup of chopped Tomatoes -2 Avocados -1 Jalapeno -1/2 small Red Onion -1/2 cup of Cilantro -1 TBSP of olive oil -1…
Think golf hurt your back? Has running worn down your knees? Is tennis the reason your elbow hurts? Often times we sustain an injury while participating in an activity or sport. Learn to take a broader perspective for the elements related to physical performance. Injury or discomfort during performance often reveal some broader patterns to be aware of. It’s challenging…