The one thing we can be sure will happen is one thing we hate the most. What I Learned From My Daughter About Change An Outline from Coach Michelle’s recent Facebook Live Video Why are we so resistant to change? Comfort w/ Known Habits, routines, traditions create stability Stability = comfort Comfort comes from… Can
Setting Goals & Achieving Them! ‘Tis the season for resolutions & goals! Coach Michelle gives you tips on sticking with them! New Year’s Resolutions Less than 50% make resolutions 91% don’t achieve them Reasons: Too many goals Goals are too big, too broad Rely on emotions to keep us motivated Don’t address thought change…which then
5 Tips for Staying In Shape While Injured Be proactive w/ your healing Modify as necessary Get PT Do everything you know to do…no matter how weird Learn why you got injured OPPORTUNITY to try different & new things. Stretching & flexibility…yoga Neglected areas (rotator cuff & core) Technique & skill Be CREATIVE – there
What are your biggest hurdles to regular exercise and/or event training? The #1 Answer: “I don’t have TIME…” “I don’t have time” translates to “I don’t yet see the value to make the necessary changes…” Here are some questions to ask yourself if you are struggling to find time to train: What would it take
1. Pick a goal that is just outside of your physical abilities, but within your life abilities. Reasonable physical challenge, but not unreasonable life challenge What is your available time? 2. Honestly assess your priorities – work, sleep, family, friends, free time, training. CAN NOT simply add & add & add
Best Weight Lifting Exercises I’m often asked what the “best weight exercise” is for legs, arms, back, abs…you name the body part. It’s a tricky question because the “best exercise” for one person is not necessarily the “best exercise” for another. To further that point, the “best” weight training program for you is the program
Exercising Safely in Heat With temps on the climb now’s a great time to talk about exercising safely in heat. To start, let’s review heat-related illnesses. Heat-Related Illnesses Heat Cramps: Heat cramps, which can be quite painful, are muscle contractions and/or spams that occur during exercise. Exercise-Associated Collapse: Exercise-associated collapse is feeling lightheaded or fainting
Finding Joy By Letting Go of Expectations I recently took a trip to the big island to participate in the Hawaii 70.3 triathlon. As some of you know, the way I like to do triathlons these days is as part of a relay. Though I’ve done plenty of tri’s as an individual, I’ve really taken
I’m celebrating an anniversary – 20 years of coaching folks to achieve their athletic goals! It’s been a fabulous journey full of highs & lows…but most of all, learning opportunities. Here are 4 of my most invaluable lessons. Maybe they’ll help you too! Lesson #1 – Physical therapy heals injuries AND prevents them too. Before
Core Engagement As a multisport coach, I preach “core engagement” to every athlete in every workout. To move powerfully & efficiently core engagement is the critical component. Done well it helps us connect top & bottom halves AND right & left sides of our bodies. Without core engagement our body parts move like independent units