Some time ago I saw a coach use the acronym MEDS, Meditation (or Mindfulness), Exercise, Diet and Sleep as a device to remind us about some good ways to improve our wellbeing. I loved it so much I stole it. Now, however, I want to reimagine it and really make it mine. Henceforth, MEDS will be Movement, Eating, Dhyana and Sleep.
MEDS 2.0 “Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet Sleep” is no more Read More »
We did not evolve to sit in chairs. We walk, we squat, we lie down. Okay, maybe sit on a rock or a log for a while, but not the hours we modern humans do. It causes muscular imbalances, which causes skeletal misalignments, which cause fatigue and pain.
Why Do my Back, Neck and Joints Hurt? Read More »
“It’s not like I can fault Dana for never having dealt with the trauma I’ve dealt with – that’s not her fault,” says friend Jarrod Smith, who enjoys both weightlifting and regular therapy. “I just wish she could understand that her problems are pretty small compared to most people, and some people require different solutions
Humor: Woman Who Says Exercise Is Like Therapy Must Have Some Pretty Light Trauma Read More »
Getting fit is a long game. But hours running or months dieting can be a slog. What if you could take small, strong doses of each? That is where High-Impact Interval Training (HIIT) and Intermittent Fasting (IF) come in: quicker hacks to get your body stronger, slimmer, and healthier. And, they work better! Rather than
Short Attention-Span Health (Part One): HIIT Read More »
When you know for certain that you want to improve something, you find someone who knows a lot more than you do and submit to what they prescribe in order for you to get better. It’’s the same whether it’s fitness, career, finance, or even spiritual gains. There are plenty of folks telling you what is wrong with you and what your need to do to get better, and they will offer you their knowledge, experience and authority, often at a price, to help you get from where you are to where you what to be. There is a place for that.
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This just goes to show you that at least 2 of the spokes, in this case, Emotional Health and Physical Health, go hand-in-hand.
Movement Helps Anxiety Depression. A Lot. Read More »
Body Pump, Pilates. . . movement belongs to everyone. These “brands” can be obstacles to getting fit.
Beware of branded exercise programs Read More »
I was starting my fitness career at the Y nearby. It’s a small one, but not far from the biggest in the county, perhaps the country. I’m not a trainer yet, but a “Wellness Coach.” They have since gotten actual Health and Wellness Coaches, so they changed the name of the job to “Fitness Coach.” This is
How to Slay Death Or at least keep it at bay. Today is not a good day to die. This is my most serious post, and has no less than 3 science fiction movie references! From the moment we’re born, the race begins. Somewhere out on that track, there is a banana peel we inevitably
Exercise Lets You Live Longer and Better Read More »
[Insert picture of woman laughing alone with salad.] I’m one of those genetically blessed people who never worries too much about being overweight. Don’t hate me. Because it weighs so much on many minds (Folks!), I’ve read a lot of science on the subject, beyond my studies as a Wellness Coach and a Personal Trainer.
Changing Body Composition (Losing Weight) Read More »
