As I send this, we are celebrating Memorial Day in the US. This holiday celebrated the last Monday in May, became a federal holiday in 1971 to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. Schools are mostly finished with …
Myth 1: Weight Loss = Fat Loss If only this myth were true… unfortunately, when you first start seeing the numbers on the scale drop, chances are good that it’s not necessarily fat loss. Instead, it’s likely water weight, especially if you have recently decreased the amount of carbs consumed. In addition, if you see …
10,0000 steps. Magic number or myth? The number “10,000” dates back to a marketing campaign conducted shortly before the start of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. A company began selling a pedometer called the Manpo-kei: “man” meaning 10,000, “po” meaning steps and “kei” meaning meter. It was hugely successful and the number seems to have …
Feet and toes are an important piece of the human body, and they are often neglected. They’re responsible for absorbing the force of each step we take, in addition to helping us stabilize and move us forward. Sadly, our feet are often neglected and overlooked, especially when it comes to movement and fall prevention, until …
I have weak feet. I went to a new Physical Therapist to resolve my strange gait pattern. I’ve had a “rogue” left leg for several years now and I am committed to resolving it this year. I expected tons of hip exercises and core strengthening – which I already do daily with marginal gains – …
In an ideal world, we’d be exercising 30 minutes (moderately) or 15 minutes intensely 5-7 days per week. We know through research, that the best results in terms of overall health and longevity come from hitting this mark, and yet, this level of regular commitment is more the exception than the rule for most. If …
Last month, I was talking to another coach and she was telling me all of the changes she had made to her diet in the last few weeks. Knowing that I use the Tiny Habits© methodology in my coaching, she was seeking guidance as she was overwhelmed and feeling like the changes were somehow not …
This week, I was talking to a friend about the Mobility training that I am learning to teach. I explained excitedly about how my understanding of these concepts and tools was taking shape through assessments and skillful multi-faceted work. She responded “But you’ve been teaching this flexibility thing for a while – with yoga.” I …
It might seem surprising to many who know me that I have high cholesterol levels. Two times in my life test results have come back with alarming numbers. The first time, the doctor’s emailed response with the report said to lose weight, exercise more and watch my fat intake. My partner and I had a …
Heart rate variability, or HRV, is a “fitness” measure of the autonomic nervous system. Highly individualized, it is considered one of the best metrics to determine your readiness to perform. I was talking to a friend recently who was growing concerned over her lowered Heart Rate Variability score. I knew she was very fit and …