Health and Wellness Archives

Category: Health and Wellness

The Art of Subtlety

Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 by fitnessmama45

Subtlety in movement, awareness, micromovements, etc... VS force.I've been pondering this a lot lately. And when I ponder, articles sometimes take on a life of their own. This one is a bit heady. Don't let it throw you. I encourage...Read More

Diastasis Recti? Me too!

Posted on November 26, 2018June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

Diastasis Recti. What is that crazy word you may be asking yourself? Diastasis Recti (DR) is a separation or thinning of the Rectus Abdominus (your six-pack muscles) from the linea alba (tissue down the middle of the belly area). Though...Read More

I Have a Fascination With Breath

Posted on August 15, 2018June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

We all do it. Inhale. Exhale. Sometimes consciously, but generally not. Which can affect us far more than you might think. Yes, the basic act of breathing keeps us alive, but there's so much more to it than that. Our...Read More

Bending Over Can be a Real Pain

Posted on July 9, 2018June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

Back pain is a real issue with up to 80% of people in the US experiencing some back pain in their life. But only 20-30% of those are actually a structural issue. The rest is a combination of posture, movement,...Read More

Stuck?

Posted on April 26, 2018June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

As the title asks. Are you stuck? Literally. Is your body stuck in the same daily movement patterns? When you approach stairs do you head up with the same foot leading? Or do you consistently move forward with the same...Read More

Tired of Adulting?

Posted on April 26, 2018June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

Are you tired of adulting? And when I say “adulting”, I’m not referring to the responsibilities of running a house, taking care of children, working, etc…. No, what I’m referring to is the unspoken agreement that adults of a certain...Read More

Focus- Body and Mind

Posted on November 13, 2017June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

Focus is a powerful tool. And it can be either positive or negative. Let me explain. Here is a positive look. Recently, we had a cord of wood delivered to our front yard. It needed to be carried into the...Read More

Tension on Autopilot

Posted on November 6, 2017June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

Stop Everything. Don't move for a moment. Just be still and take note of your posture, your tension, and body pain. Now take a deep breath in through your nose and as you exhale focus on relaxing the tension in...Read More

Day Four of “5 Days of Foot Love” Series

Posted on December 23, 2016September 3, 2018 by fitnessmama45

Day 4: Alignment Socks Welcome back! We are on day 4 and I’m excited to talk to you about socks! Yep. Socks. But more than just socks really. I wanted to go over “foot recovery” in general. I stated...Read More

Winter Hydration Can Be Quite the Challenge

Posted on November 16, 2016June 11, 2019 by fitnessmama45

I’m about to make you thirsty. Or at least that’s my goal… We are heading into the cold. Yes, winter is coming and with that cold it’s easy for our daily water consumption to drop. I know, I struggle with...Read More