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My Top 10 Favorite Push-Up Variations

Push-ups are a simple bodyweight exercise you can use to strengthen your chest and core. Slight variations can make pushups more fun and challenging. Here are 10 of my favorite push-up variations! 10. Kneeling Push-ups Difficulty: Beginner Primary muscles targeted: Shoulders, pecs, core Kneeling push-ups are a great beginner modification. Tip 1. Exhale as you push up.… Read More

3 Simple Balance Exercises For Beginners

Humans rely on balance and stability to complete basic tasks. Exercises that require focus, while challenging stability, can translate to improved balance in your daily life. If you are a beginner you will want to keep it simple. Here are 3 of my favorite simple balance exercises for beginners to help you establish a balance practice.… Read More

5 Exercises To Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension

Stiff neck and shoulders are common ailments. I feel stiff in my neck and shoulders during stressful times, when I sit a lot and after sleeping on my arm awkwardly. Here are 5 exercises I use to help ease neck and shoulder tension. 1. Traps release Tight traps can cause a stiff neck and tension…

Core Workout Using a Pull Up Bar

I love incorporating exercises that use the pull up bar in my routine. Since I started hanging at least once a week, I have noticed several benefits: -My hands, arms, shoulders, core and hips flexors feel stronger. -My shoulder range of motion has improved. -After I hang, my back feels better aligned. -Being able to…

My Exercise Video Membership Subscription Is Finally Here!

I am so excited to announce, my exercise video membership subscription is finally here and ready for you to use! Join and see improvements in full body strength, range of motion, balance, stability, joint health, pain relief, and athletic performance! *Choose at least one new exercise to practice everyday. *Start with beginner exercises, progress to…

My 12 Favorite Dumbbell Exercises

I enjoy incorporating dumbbell exercises in my routine. I can do simple, dynamic and powerful movements using dumbbells. I keep them in the garage, I take them with me to the park and I use them at the gym. Here are 12 of my favorite exercises using a dumbbell: 1. Dumbbell squats really engage my…

What I Learned From Hand and Wrist Pain

A few years ago, I started experiencing pain in my hands and wrists. I would immediately feel pressure in my wrists, anytime I tried to support my body weight on my hands. I especially felt it in the pushup position. My arms felt strong, but I felt like there was a disconnection from my wrists…

What I Learned From Hanging From a Pull Up Bar Consistently

About two years ago, I began routinely hanging from a pull up bar to develop more upper body strength. I felt weak at first, but with consistency, it got easier and I found I could hang for longer. I notice a stronger connection with my body from the tips of my fingers to the tips…

How To Use Yoga Straps To Improve Shoulder Mobility and Trunk Flexibility

Your shoulders and spine can become stiff and achy for a variety of reasons: Sitting for long periods of time, an unbalanced exercise routine, stress, to name a few. I started using yoga straps to improve shoulder range of motion a couple years ago. The addition to my morning warm up routine has offered me…

Why Foam Roll?

A foam roller is one of the tools I use regularly, to help my body stay agile and mobile. WHAT IS FOAM ROLLING? Foam rolling is a self-massage technique used to soothe tight, sore muscles. WHY SHOULD I FOAM ROLL? Benefits: -improves mobility -helps prevent injury -warms up the body -speeds up recovery process WHEN…