Take a watch of two swim videos of one of my triathlete swim clients. These videos were taken roughly 10 months apart. With dedicated technique practice & regular swim lessons, this athlete has made significant form & technique improvements in his freestyle: Balance Arm Recovery/Entry Underwater Catch Enjoy!
We’ve all been there at some point – trapped on an impromptu YouTube video binge or afternoon infomercial. A practitioner of some kind, typically a chiropractor or physical therapist, holds & gently manipulates the relaxed head & neck of a patient who complains of stiffness & pain. You wait in anticipation for 2-3 seconds, then…
I love me a good chocolate chip cookie! And back in my younger days, Mrs. Field’s cookies were the gold standard. Years ago, a good friend of mine gave me what she claimed was Mrs. Field’s famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. I LOVE this recipe…and I have no reason to believe that it isn’t Mrs. Field’s!
Next time you’re around a bunch of people, take a look at their feet. What do you see?? Do you see ducks, pigeons…or a bit of both?? What about neutral feet…do you see any of those?? My opinion (and this is completely unscientific) is that you’ll see a lot of ducks, a few pigeons &
My slow cooker – one of the workhorses of my kitchen. There’s nothing nicer (or frankly more convenient) than putting a bunch of ingredients in at the start of the day, turning it on, leaving it, & then coming home to the fabulous smell of dinner. Try this beef stew for a delish cold weather
Recently I made a commitment to eat more veggies. I mean…really…what dietary rec’s out there tell you to eat LESS veggies?? None!!! 🙂 One solution set I decided on was to add a BIG salad at dinner. And, in order to make it even tastier, I began topping it with homemade salad dressing (store-bought dressings are often
People across the country honored the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, 1/17. MLK knew the meaning of sacrifice. He also knew that blind, violent sacrifice would hinder the change he was after. The sacrifice needed was nonviolent, unique, & patient…yet strong. Suffering & sacrifice often go hand in hand. But it’s
A goal without a plan is merely a wish! If you’ve set 2022 goals (or resolutions), good on you!! You’ve accomplished Step #1. Step #2 is creating the habits, systems & structures that will help you achieve those goals. SMART Goals fit the bill! When you create SMART goals, you clarify your ideas, focus your
Despite our best intentions, sometimes we get to the gym & realize that we don’t have enough time to do our full workout. When time-crunched, what’s a person to do? You might be tempted to skip it all together. If you can’t do your full workout…why bother at all?! WRONG answer! If you have 05-10
Weeknight dinners are always a challenge for me…especially when I have evening swim lessons scheduled. Dinners have to be simple, come together fast, yet be tasty. That’s a tall order, for sure! Luckily boneless pork chops perfectly fit these parameters. This recipe is definitely one of my go-to’s! Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops, thin or thick