WOW! Anyone else having a slow start to the New Year? I know you may have heard ALL the NEW things that are being proclaimed, 40 is the new 30, sitting is the new smoking, I could go on & on, instead, I figured I would jump on the bandwagon and allow you an opportunity […]
Foam Rolling? What is it? Six Simple Things-Foam Rolling When I ask this question more often than not, I get a quizzical look? A WHAT? Those thick pool noodle looking things have been around for ages, and they are quite possibly the easiest thing that a person can do to help their bodies feel better […]
Personal Trainer ME? Crazy Right? I never set out to be a personal trainer, in fact it’s often a shock to my former “last one picked for the sports team” or “gym skipping” self that I spend ANY time on “fitness”. Many of the people that know me now would be shocked to find out […]
Should you stretch to warm up or warm up to stretch? Well both are true. Where you stand on this argument is a whole other blog. Lets just agree WE ALL need to do it more. Its a simple way to improve your health. Okay I get it you are busy, you get involved, you […]
Okay, I tricked you, Well yes, this is basically a blog about exercise & working out, but so many people have a lot of baggage when it comes to “those words”, so like so many other things we struggle with, often a few changes in words or perspective can give you the boost you need […]
My Grandmother Lived to be Over 100 & She Never Worked Out! It’s true I had grandmother & a great -grandmother who lived to be over 100 (101 & 103). In fact of the 4 adults (grandparents) from whom I descended they all lived long full lives, my memories of childhood did not include anyone dying […]
Arrrghh Winter, lack of sun!! Is anyone else struggling to keep up a happy front? Now, I understand emotions need to be expressed and that’s a whole other blog, but let’s talk about staying positive on more regular basis. Here’s my take on #SixSimpleThings to get that rolling… 1-Say Positive Things – Well now for […]
Here we go! A new year has begun! A friend recently asked me “What is it about ushering the new year that makes us want to change our lives?” Some of it is-I suppose the end of a season, the beginning of new one or the spare time we have after getting rid of that […]
Six Simple Things-Ways to Relax As a massage therapist I often hear people say, “I know, I know, I have to learn to relax”, to which I often respond what are you doing to teach yourself to relax? Like ALL things in life we have to learn this, it’s not about treating yourself, it’s about […]
Few words strike disgust, loathing and let’s face it, often FEAR, into so many people than these three do: Workout, Diet, and Exercise.OH MY! Do you feel like Dorothy heading into the forest when you step into a gym? I get it, these words conjure up images of hard work, deprivation and feelings of inadequacy. […]
Here’s an oldie, but as the saying goes, a goodie! WATER! I know everyone says drink more water, it’s simple, it’s basic. However, most people don’t want to hear it. Next to air, water is key to life as we know it. Humans can live without food for up to a year or more, but […]
6 Simple Benefits of increasing the number of deep breaths you take. I had to begin my 6 simple things to BE better, with the most basic & simple thing, the place where all of us began, that welcome to the world, that 1st gulp of air, life, seconds after we entered the world, literally the […]
Here’s 9 GREAT Reasons! What is it? The technical name for Foam Rolling is Self Myofascial Release, or SMR for short. This technique has been around for ages, and is quite possibly the easiest thing that a person can do to help themselves feel better no matter their activity level. Lurking just underneath our skin […]
