Journal
Empower Your Health: Personal Training & Wellness Tips
Short reads on building sustainable practices
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The Importance of Deep Breathing
How deeply were you breathing in the last 10 minutes? Did you just take a deep breath after reading that? Good! Repeat! I’ve been…
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Strong Body, Strong Mind, Peaceful Heart
That’s my mantra! I say it when I get uninterrupted time for myself. I say it when I’m frazzled and could use an interruption.…
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Tips to Reinforce Good Posture
Good posture doesn’t just happen. We must make a conscious effort to engage our core, stabilize our shoulder blades, and tuck our chin while…
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Stretching is a Waste of Time…
…I didn’t say that! So I came across a video by a couple of physical therapists that explained how stretching is a waste of…
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Flexibility, Highly Admired Yet Least Acquired
Flexibility, if not practiced habitually, is one of the first physical abilities we lose as we age. I’ve heard so many friends and family…
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Reaching Goals Through Harrowing Obstacles
It’s been a little over 12 weeks since I’ve had a patella femoral replacement and MPF ligament reconstruction surgery. Recovery has been an emotional…
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Remaining Motivated While in Pain
It’s been nearly 4 weeks since I’ve had knee surgery and it’s been a challenge staying motivated. I’ve found that staying focused on not…
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Listen to your Body
I say that to my clients all the time. It’s a reminder to listen AND reply to your body! Hurt, inflammation, aches, pains –…
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Never Regret a Workout
Some days it’s a chore to get out of bed, to get through the morning routine, through the workday. Life gets busy and fitting…