4 Small Changes For Big Impact I’ve been working on mindfulness – the ability to focus one’s attention on the present moment, to be fully engaged in right Now. It’s been challenging, sometimes exhausting, but ultimately…when I do it…VERY rewarding! The process I’ve been working through to eliminate distractions & focus my attention has led
Mindfulness. I have a confession to make – I stink at focusing! Let’s face it…we live in a world full of distraction. Distraction of all sorts – noises, lights, food, schedules, technology, endless options. Each one of these things vies for our attention pulling us in a million different directions. It’s no wonder I often
ASHLEY KATE WHITTAKER: I try to remember that this is a lifestyle behavior change, not a temporary fix to a “problem”. When life gets complicated I stick by the idea that 20 minutes is better than 10, 10 is better than none. Even if you only have a small amount of time, just
DEB AUSMAN: Exercising with friends or groups are a must! When I have friends scheduled to meet me for a workout, it’s much harder not to go (and so rewarding when I do). MATT JENKINSON: Set measurable goals – The more specific your goals are the easier it is to
It’s the start of a New Year and you’ve set a goal. Congrats! You’ve completed the first step – identifying a desire that you’ll put your priority, time, money and energy into achieving. The next step, however, is VERY important and defines just exactly how you’ll get there. It defines the steps you’ll take to
4 Tips To Keep the Holiday Weight Gain Away Here’s a thought for the holidays. How about this year we don’t gain any weight!! Not 5 pounds, not 3 pounds, not even 1 pound! How shall we do that…rather…NOT do that?? Well, here are a few ideas: Keep exercising…no matter what! Even if you can’t
Learning to swim is one of those fundamental skills that, as humans, we need to know. Not only because our safety is at stake, but also because water is so very much a part of who we are – we come from it in the womb, our bodies are on average 60% water & we
Fall is on its way…which makes me think of Halloween…and skeletons…and bone density!! Bone health is something we all should be thinking about…and don’t wait until you have osteoporosis! Fact: Your bone density begins to decline when you’re in your 30’s. Fact: Age-related bone loss averages around 0.5 to 1% per year with those rates
Improving Efficiency by Slowing Down Many athletes (myself included) have goals of going faster in our sports & setting Personal Records. When trying to shave off time, often our go-to answers are intensity & speed work. In fact…haven’t you heard the popular phrase “Train fast to go fast”? What about the lesser known phrase “Train
For endurance athletes, proper nutrition & hydration are ESSENTIAL for solid performance on a day-in, day-out basis. Unfortunately, these two areas are often full of confusion & misinformation. Here you have tried-and-true information to help guide you to better refueling before, during & after exercise. What to Eat Before Exercise To help make your next