I have routinely asked myself why I have kept writing. There is no obvious answer but maybe it is my desire for a healthy community and the chance to create sustainable, healthy changes in my clients’ lives. As I utilize this space to bring to flower my life’s task I hope it will be a […]
Feeling under the weather? Take a break. Seriously, even the best fitness trainers and doctors agree that rest is part of the program. Dragging yourself to the gym with the flu isn’t heroic—it’s hazardous. If you must exercise, try a home workout or sneak in during off-peak hours. Your fellow gym-goers will thank you, even if they don’t say it outright.
Spend 5–10 minutes (depending on the intensity of your workout) on gentle, rhythmic movements that mimic the exercise you’re about to do but at a lower intensity. This gets your joints, muscles, tendons, and yes, even your brain, ready for action. Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and boosts blood flow to your working muscles