People often ask me about breathing while exercising! When should I inhale? When do I exhale? But the more important question is how to breathe and why is it important? Quick answer: Your nose is your first line of defense! Let’s break it down and make this as simple as possible… Air comes through your […]
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Why Probiotics?
One of my first questions for new clients beyond sleep, water, and movement relates to supplements. I am always curious if clients are taking probiotics. Humans have enjoyed the benefits of probiotics since our very beginning. The bacteria in yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, miso, kombucha, and sauerkraut help our bodies digest foods by restoring our good […]
Fitness Accountability
We are held accountable in many facets of our lives. We are accountable to our significant others, children, work, friends, and faith. These people in our lives give us nudges to remind us of our responsibility to them and the relationship. They hold us accountable. What about your fitness? Who holds you accountable to reaching […]
Why I Practice Yoga…
Every person who finds their way to a yoga mat has a different reason. Some people are on the mat for the physical benefits – strength, flexibility and balance. Other people get on the mat to quiet their mind or to find mental clarity. Still other people are on the mat to seek enlightenment, find […]
Yawn…Sleep: How Can We Get More of It?
Sleep. We hear it’s good for us, but why do the majority of us get too little of it or the sleep we do get just feels crummy. Unfortunately, continual poor sleep habits can lead to potential health problems, poor performance, lack of focus, and decreased memory function. Benefits of sleep that we may not […]