The Body & Movement
Exercise Tips for Better Sleep!
Sleep is vital to a healthy life. But it can evade us. Hundreds of research studies clearly show exercise can help us sleep. We all know that somewhat intuitively. We see kids playing physically and comment: “They’ll sleep well tonight.” But research is not definitive for what provides optimal sleep. When should we exercise, how intensely, and what type [...]
You Have to See
Sometimes when I’m teaching I’ll cue people to look at a certain place. I may say “You should be looking at your knees, not your toes” or “Look over your shoulder.” While watching some videos on the concepts of Pilates (as one does), an instructor used a similar cue (that’s not atypical). But she added: “It’s not enough to look. [...]
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
The days are longer. The sun fuels our soul. And for some reason, we feel motivated to clean. There are a few theories as to why we clean this time of year: The Practical: Historically when we heated with coal and whale oil through the winter, it made things messy and homes needed a good cleaning. The Religious: Many religious [...]
Limber for Life
It is so easy to skip stretching. I skip it myself after many workouts. What gives? We all know stretching is beneficial. Why do we brush it aside so easily? To encourage ourselves to stretch more we need to 1) enjoy it and 2) recognize it has value. Even if we don’t love exercise, many people make themselves do it [...]
Indoor Workouts
It’s winter. That can mean chilly weather, icy sidewalks, and messy precipitation. But that doesn’t have to derail your workout. There are great moves you can do with items in your own home that will add some variety to your regular workout routine. Variety is essential for a healthy body. So if you are missing outdoor workout routines, know that [...]
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