Every year around this time life starts to get crazy. Though I guess in 2020 you can say it starts to get crazier. Between holiday shopping, baking, get-togethers (small groups please), finding time to fit in a run can be hard. Especially when you add all the things you’re currently doing, like working, homeschooling, and […]
My Favorite Self-Care Tools Plus Tips to Use Them
I talk a lot about self-care, especially stretching, foam rolling, and vibration therapy, with a little massage and assisted stretching thrown in. While self-care may sound indulgent, it is actually one of the most important things runners can do to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and simply move better. With that in mind, […]
Back at Work! The Weekly Run Down
Well, it’s official! I’m back at work. I currently work with two clients three days a week, plus I’ll be starting up my stretch class this Friday. I’m excited to see my clients and coworkers again. I’m happy to be moving through the day again (time to work off that COVID-5 (in my case)). And […]
A One-Sided Workout. Unilateral Exercises to Stay Balanced
Let me tell you a little story. A while back, I did what we call an orientation with a new member at work. The idea is to show them how to use the equipment, leave them with a basic workout they can do on their own, and, ultimately, to sell them personal training services. […]
At Home TRX Workout: Stay Home, Get Outdoors, Work Out
I have found, over the course of the last weeks, that one of the hardest parts about staying at home is staying indoors. Face it, getting outside, surrounded by fresh air warmed by the sun, is vital for our health. Now that it’s spring and the weather is warming up, it’s important to get outdoors. […]
Earthquakes, Masks, Ragnar, Online Classes and Wine: Sheltering at Home Week 3
You’d think, what with being off work, sheltering at home, and basically lots of time on my hands, I could plan ahead and finish my blog post with time to spare. Well, you’d be wrong about that one! Here it is, Sunday afternoon Monday morning, and here I am, writing my first paragraph of tomorrow’s just […]