If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
Even with limitations, I’ve found quite a bit of things that I can do. I started integrating activities that would challenge my balance, work my stabilizers, and of course continue to strengthen my core . Getting creative with my rehab and making it a little more challenging and exciting by incorporating strength, balance and flexibility intoContinue reading "III: Getting Back on the Track and Getting Creative With My Rehab"
Over the years I can’t even tell you, pardon my being so blunt, the number of dumb excuses I’ve heard why people can’t workout. You’ve been sidelined by injury, illness or limitations, the road to recovery can be long arduous, boring and depressing but you can make it easier for yourself by staying active and Continue reading "The Road to Recovery – Do What You Can When You Can’t DO (workout video inside)"
Here is the Rx … I too am insulin resistant and this has been a constant struggle for me in managing my weight. How I manage it is by keeping my complex carbs in small amounts. For instance I take one baked sweet potato and cut into quarters and only eat that quarter at thatContinue reading "Insulin Resistance and The Rx"
This applies to all ages, genders & fitness levels not just the ladies… Burning Calories: Muscle tissue is dense and burns calories even at the state of rest: more muscles equal more calories burned. Stronger Bones: Weight-bearing exercises stimulate new bone growth, which helps ward off bone loss and osteoporosis that afflict many women asContinue reading "5 More Weight Training Truths"
In honor of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day -September 24th here are a few tips for the ladies… 3 Myths & Truths about women & weight training revealed. Myth #1: Women who weight train look manly Truth: A hormone called testosterone gives men the ability to gain greater muscle mass than women. Although womenContinue reading "3 Myths & Truths about Women & Weight Training Revealed"
True Fitness is more than just exercise. It’s about achieving wellness in Mind, Body & Spirit. Regardless of age, gender or fitness level apply these 10 Fitness tips for a fit & healthier YOU! “More than 10 Tips to True Fitness” 1. WORKOUT everyday – activity of your choice, your level, set your goals and train forContinue reading "More than “10 Tips to True Fitness”"
If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
Just like changing your perspective can change your life so too can changing the angle you lift can change your physique. Sometimes just changing the way you look at something makes all the difference in the world. While in recovery the body has one thing to do HEAL. The body is designed to heal itself,Continue reading "VII: Getting Stronger on the Track: You don’t want to lift heavy weights.. Changing your Angle is like Changing Perspective"
This is a reoccurring theme.. Maybe it’s because it is so difficult to achieve and maintain. At least for the time being this theme keeps coming up for me in my recovery. It’s like two steps forward one step back.. Just as I begin to think I’m done with this recovery thing something pulls meContinue reading "IV: Getting Back on The Track still – Achieving Balance and Single-Limb Training"
What’s worse not being able to train your legs or not being able to do cardio? Not being able to train both is catastrophic to both your metabolism and your heart health. Since both control your heart rate and both control the rate at which you burn fat, maintaining your weight or keeping body fatContinue reading "On the Road to Recovery IV- Cardio – Keeping the Heart Healthy when Using Your Legs is a ‘Hard Limit"
Here is the Rx … I too am insulin resistant and this has been a constant struggle for me in managing my weight. How I manage it is by keeping my complex carbs in small amounts. For instance I take one baked sweet potato and cut into quarters and only eat that quarter at thatContinue reading "Insulin Resistance and The Rx"
This applies to all ages, genders & fitness levels not just the ladies… Burning Calories: Muscle tissue is dense and burns calories even at the state of rest: more muscles equal more calories burned. Stronger Bones: Weight-bearing exercises stimulate new bone growth, which helps ward off bone loss and osteoporosis that afflict many women asContinue reading "5 More Weight Training Truths"
In honor of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day -September 24th here are a few tips for the ladies… 3 Myths & Truths about women & weight training revealed. Myth #1: Women who weight train look manly Truth: A hormone called testosterone gives men the ability to gain greater muscle mass than women. Although womenContinue reading "3 Myths & Truths about Women & Weight Training Revealed"
True Fitness is more than just exercise. It’s about achieving wellness in Mind, Body & Spirit. Regardless of age, gender or fitness level apply these 10 Fitness tips for a fit & healthier YOU! “More than 10 Tips to True Fitness” 1. WORKOUT everyday – activity of your choice, your level, set your goals and train forContinue reading "More than “10 Tips to True Fitness”"
