
From Hormone Havoc to Fitness Bliss: Your Action Plan
Many things influence hormone health, but here are four major factors you need to know and some simple tips to help you take action right away!
Many things influence hormone health, but here are four major factors you need to know and some simple tips to help you take action right away!
Grip strength might not always be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about fitness, but it’s a crucial component that shouldn’t be overlooked. Whether you’re an athlete or just someone looking to stay active and healthy, here’s why grip strength matters and how it can benefit your overall fitness journey.
We don’t buy into the whole “frail and feeble” narrative that society loves to push. We believe you can age like a fine wine, getting better and stronger with every passing year! 🍷💪
Motivation sets the direction, discipline powers the journey, and consistency ensures you reach your destination.
Going too fast and not using a full ROM almost always leads to people increasing weight more than is necessary. While we should all strive to get stronger, this has to start with control and full ROM as the foundation.
Range of motion is essential in fitness and sports because it affects our ability to perform exercises and movements correctly and efficiently. It can also impact the risk of injury and overall functional fitness.
Small incremental improvements over time compound and get you to your goal. Consistency and practice is the key – not trying to PR every time you touch a bar.
When thinking about habits, we love to say that we need to break them. In reality when we try to break a habit we are far less successful because that habit is ingrained into our brain- literally! One way to diminish that unwanted habit is to replace it. Let’s consider the idea of upgrading them for a more positive and effective approach.
The reality is that accountability and guidance are two key features to success, especially when it comes to your health and wellness goals. If you are ready to take action hiring a nutrition coach might be the best first step to take.
In graduate school, I realized how much I missed the comradery and accountability that existed in the team sports in which I had grown accustomed to participating. This is when I found CrossFit! I started competing in local competitions in 2015 and made drastic improvements in my skill level over the next few years. I was hooked! I was blessed to reach a level of fitness that allowed me to compete as an individual at the Mid Atlantic Crossfit Competition in 2019. That same year I completed my longest open water swimming race, “The Swim Around Key West”, a 13 mile circumnavigation of the island of Key West, FL. I guess you could say I have a passion for fitness!