I am still in Tempe, Arizona for my Fascial Stretch Therapist course, and, since this is Thursday night, I am preparing for tomorrow’s final day. We have to work through the stretching sequence with a partner, who will not be able to cue us (until now we’ve been working like a team). There is also […]
My IDEA World Experience: The Functional Workouts
As you know, I spent last week at Blogfest and the IDEA World Fitness Convention. Here are my Top 10 Takeaways. While Thursday and Friday were spent learning some great blogging information, the last two days I was able to attend six workshops. In addition, on Friday, mixed in with all that blogging stuff, we […]
My Plans and Goals for Blogfest and IDEAWorld
Well, it’s finally here. Almost anyway. Blogfest and IDEA World Fitness Convention start next Thursday and I can’t wait! I signed up about six months ago, but I’ve really been waiting for this week since last year! I have my sessions selected, my hotel reservation, my travel plans all ready to go. I’ve done everything […]
A Squat-a-liscious Tabata Workout
So somehow, even though I’m not working at my “real” job, I am staying really busy. I’m working hard during this break to build up the blog, and, as other bloggers know, that can take hours a day. Add in some weekends away, projects around the house, and I don’t seem to have a spare […]
10 Benefits of Fascial Stretch Therapy
Stretching has become a much-debated topic in recent times. For years, it was touted as the key to restoring flexibility, improving athletic performance, and reducing injuries. Then stretching, particularly passive stretching, fell out of popularity in favor of more dynamic moves that were designed to prepare the body for sport. Passive stretching is reserved for […]
It’s All About the Bass: The Workout
It’s Fitness Friday and I’m excited to bring you a fun and challenging workout for your butt rear aspect. Actually, it will strengthen your entire lower body, improve your balance, and protect you against injury. It’s All About the Bass: The Workout The only equipment you need are dumbbells or kettlebells, and a stability ball, […]
