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The sleep masters themselves from left to right: Baxter, Barley, Brady, and Molly.
Lessons from my dogs about sleep
My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more
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Take a moment today to not only say what you’re grateful for, but allow that feeling to sink into your body as well. This is where the magic lies.
Gratitude: simple yet powerful
One of my main philosophies when it comes to health is that health is a state of being, not just a destination you reach or achievement you accomplish. While setting and achieving goals is also a … more
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Strength training at home can be just as effective as in the gym with a few tools to master progressive overload.
Creative ways to change up your workouts
Strength training is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. Using resistance to load your muscles and bones helps you get stronger, increase bone density, decrease your likelihood of falling … more
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It’s easy to push our health goals off when we don’t feel motivated. Using the recipe in this week’s article, I’m able to take action even when I don’t feel like it.
My recipe to overcome procrastination
How often do you catch yourself not taking action because you don’t feel like it? I find myself in this situation often, and even find myself in it right now as I’m writing this article. … more
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Muscle soreness post-workout isn’t black and white, good or bad. There are many other factors that contribute to whether or not your workout was effective.
Is muscle soreness necessary?
Soreness is a common and somewhat unfortunate part of exercise. It’s never fun to leave a workout or wake up the next day in pain, but it’s actually a very normal part of the experience. … more
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Transitioning out of strict seasons
Have you ever followed a diet or workout program perfectly, only to go right back to your old ways the second it was over? If so, you’re not alone. Transitioning from a plan with a strict set … more
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In 1943, Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation” in the journal Psychological Review where he presented his idea of the hierarchy of needs. This chart was created by me based off of his ideas.
Moving past survival mode
I’ve always been fascinated with self-actualization. When my college advisor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree in Clinical Exercise Science, I said I wanted to help people optimize … more
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I ran the Red Baron Half Marathon in November of 2016 and barely missed my goal of finishing in under two hours. I’m excited to train for another!
Using competition to make fitness more fun
Let me set the stage for you: I’m sitting at my kitchen island on a Sunday afternoon watching both men’s and women’s March Madness basketball games while writing new workouts for my … more
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Yes, I am one of those people who carries a water bottle around with me everywhere I go. Bringing water with me helps me reach my goal each day. Join the club, it’s fun over here!
Three tips to drink more water
Every once in a while, someone will tell me they “just don’t drink water.” They stay hydrated through other drinks like juice, milk, or soda. Although this is not a place for … more
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When used properly, fitness challenges can help us generate momentum as we shift into a season where we’re more focused on our health and fitness.
Are fitness challenges effective?
I can’t even deny it - I used to hate fitness challenges. You know, the ones that generate a lot of hype and then are over after thirty days or so. As a coach who prioritizes longevity, I want … more
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This is one of the few photos I have with my dad before he passed away at the age of 51. His story encourages me to be proactive toward my health every day.
The reality of being reactive
Two days before my seventeenth birthday, I left the house at seven in the morning to retake my SAT exam. Both of my parents were sitting at the kitchen table and this was odd for them on a Saturday. … more
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There’s nothing quite like sports to teach you lessons on the best ways to live life. Mirroring your health goals after sports seasons can help you avoid burnout and achieve your goals more effectively.
Using seasons to avoid burnout
Living a healthy life requires you to manage your health goals like you’d manage a sports team. My basketball season came to an end a little earlier than I would have liked, and although … more
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