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Your Homework This Week
Last week we talked about building strength, agility, and a deeper range of mobility for the bigger muscle groups. This week let's test our smaller muscle groups, also known as postural and joint-supporting muscles. These muscles affect everything from stability, balance, and posture to everyday activities like bending down or lifting heavier objects.
Strengthening Training
This week's fitness check-in is all about strengthening and training the bigger muscle groups. One of my favorite fitness instructors (and an international burlesque performer!) Jake Dupree, and his 45-minute video on a full-body workout. I’ve highlighted some of my favorite exercises.
Have You Checked In Today?
A fitness check-in is essential for measuring progress and determining areas where you need to shift your workouts. It involves assessing your current physical fitness levels through various exercises and tests, which can help you to determine your strengths and weaknesses and identify areas that need improvement. Read this week’s blog post to know why a fitness check-in is important!
More Ways To Celebrate Spring!
Last week I shared some suggestions of things to do in the wake of Spring! Here are some additional tips to keep you feeling connected and energetic, after all, Spring is the season of brightness and lightness in the body!
Spring Is Officially Here!
Today marks the first day of Spring! And we know longer days and warmer weather are great motivators to be more active. I’m looking forward to the Skagit Valley Tulp Festival, which starts next month, evening strolls with my parents around Seward Park and doing some spring cleaning at home and in the office.
You Lost An Hour of Sleep, Now What?
Yesterday was daylight savings time, now what? Moving the clock forward one hour doesn’t just affect your current routine, but it can throw off your body’s internal clock too. You can feel tired, groggy, and even irritable. Adjusting to the time change is different for everyone. For some people, it can take a few days, and for others, it may take a bit more time. Below are some of my tips for dealing with the time change!