Just take that first step! Oh…if only it were that easy. Why does it always seem like our feet grow concrete boots when we think about taking that first step. I’m right there with y’all…it’s SO DARN HARD to just do it! It’s a strange conundrum. We want something We want to reach a goal
With summer just around the corner, now’s a great time to get your kiddos (and/or YOU) comfortable AND SAFE in water. Here at FLOW Aquatics Swim School we encourage parents & kids to focus on 3 tips For Learning to be One with the Water…to FLOW…get it??!! Tip #1 – Find a Coach or Swim
So let’s talk body movements common to many sports. Why?? Well, here’s the deal. If you spend your time honing & perfecting these movement patterns, ALL your sports get better! Remember that doing any sport – be it mtn biking, golfing, XC skiing, skateboarding – requires your body to work in coordinated patterns. These patterns
Through the work of researcher, Brene’ Brown, we have learned that three of the most important things for every human being are to be SEEN, HEARD AND VALUED. How do we help our family members to feel loved and appreciated? Family meetings are a great tool because they provide an opportunity for every member to
It just occurred to me that I started my little company, Performance High, waaaaaaaay back in 2001! So this year is my 20yr coaching anniversary! My…the time flies. The beauty of time is that it gives you the opportunity to make mistakes &, hopefully, learn from those mistakes. In thinking back over the past 20yrs
What do nutrition, fitness, and essential oils have in common? Essential oils are not just a nice smelling aroma to enjoy around the house. The many health benefits from using essential oils can fill an encyclopedia. In fact, when those seeking natural, plant-based solutions for their health concerns, I give them a textbook full of
Consistency. It’s not a sexy word. It’s not perfection. It’s not intensity of action. It’s not all or nothing. It’s not a concept that inspires people to sell all their belongings & live out of a VW van! When compared to the high energy of “all in”, consistency seems…well…boring…routine…old-fashioned. I mean who wouldn’t rather do the
Many of us entering triathlon later in life possess at least some basic experience in one or more of the three disciplines. Conversely, this also means we may lack skills in one or more of those three. From many of the stories I hear, it’s often swimming skills which are lacking. For me personally, swimming
Habits – we all have them, we all need them. Habits are critically important to our ability to function efficiently throughout the day. It is estimated that we make about 35,000 decisions every day, but only about 5% of those are conscious. Can you imagine what your life would be like if you had to think
I was a 26-year old wide-eyed, green-horn physical therapy student on clinical rotation at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. A patient came into our clinic with stubborn shoulder pain that had been unsuccessfully treated over the past several years. My clinical instructor pulled out a long, thin needle & inserted it into the