When we think about improving mental health, therapy and medication often come to mind first. But one of the most powerful tools is literally at our fingertips: Movement. Movement (aka from rest to motion) isn't just good for our physical health; it's essential medicine for our minds. The Mental Health Harvest of Movement Unlike medications… Continue reading Movement as Medicine: Improve Your Mental Health
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Move It or Lose It: Movement Hacks for Busy People
Your body craves movement, but who has time for hours at the gym? These micro-movement strategies transform everyday moments into opportunities for health and vitality. Morning Rituals While brushing your teeth, practice single-leg balance. Alternate legs midway through. This simple hack engages your core and improves stability before your day even begins. Kitchen Moments Waiting… Continue reading Move It or Lose It: Movement Hacks for Busy People
The Power of Stretching: When and How to Incorporate it into Your Daily Routine
Are you looking to improve your flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and boost your overall well-being? Stretching is an excellent way to achieve these benefits. And the best part: it can be done anywhere, anytime. When to Stretch? Incorporating stretching into your daily routine can be particularly beneficial: Morning Stretching (5-10 minutes): Starting your day with… Continue reading The Power of Stretching: When and How to Incorporate it into Your Daily Routine
Strength Training Workout Plan
Hey friends! We're about 3 months out from summer, let's get to WORK. If we want to look and feel better, we gotta put in that daily work to get there. And because I love y'all so much, I documented my current workout plan here for your reference. No excuses - Your action items for… Continue reading Strength Training Workout Plan
5 Breaths Per Pose
Tight muscles? Have thought about doing yoga or some type of stretching for a while now but don't know where to begin? Want to get back into a yoga practice? A great place to start is 5 breaths per pose. For each pose you do, whether it's basic stretching or a yoga sequence, hold that… Continue reading 5 Breaths Per Pose
Morning Movement Routine: Boost Your Energy with These Exercises
If you've been feeling low energy lately - here's a tip that most definitely will help: morning movement. With morning movement, you'll be feeling all types of good early on, and that good will ripple into the rest of your day. Here's a basic structure for your reference... Upper body: arm circles, arm lifts Lower… Continue reading Morning Movement Routine: Boost Your Energy with These Exercises
