Sherri McMillan
One Month Left to THRIVE
Most of us couldn’t be happier that 2020 is almost over. With one month left to the year, how can we launch into 2021 feeling our best? Creating a challenge of some sort can provide you a positive focus that can help keep your health a priority during the holidays. Here’s some options: Set the […]
Developing Your Endurance and Resilience Through Covid-19
The global pandemic is testing our resilience. When we first realized the seriousness of Covid-19, we were told we needed to shutdown and isolate for 2 weeks to flatten the curve. We are now 8 months into these restrictions and are now experiencing our second set of shutdowns right before the holidays. It’s like signing […]
Set Your Alarm on the Hour for Tremendous Health Benefits
For those of you who wear an Apple watch, it will give you a reminder to get up and move every hour if you’ve been sitting too long. There’s a strong reason for this. You’ve probably heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking” in terms of negative consequences to your overall health. There is […]
Anti-Gravity Stretching
We spend all day upright or seated with gravity weighing down on our spines. Our bodies have to work against gravity to circulate blood to all of our tissues, muscles and organs. The cumulative effect over decades can lead to misaligned posture, poor circulation and decreased functioning of our bodies. If we can reverse the […]
Full Body Muscle Blast
We are all so busy trying to manage all the ramifications of Covid-19 so finding the time for cardio, muscle conditioning and mobility work is more challenging than ever. Full Body movements are the answer to our prayers in 2020. Incorporating exercises that combine lower body, upper body, trunk musculature and balance training all into […]
Lunge Your Way to Strong Hips
Strong hips will strengthen the integrity of your knees and connective tissue and, ultimately, will enhance your running, climbing, jumping, skiing and overall health. The best program for strengthening and sculpting any area is to incorporate a variety of exercises that progressively challenge the muscles in different ways. To strengthen your glutes (hips), a popular […]
Is There Magic To The Morning?
Exercise provides countless benefits to your overall health regardless of when you workout. With that said, working out first thing in the morning definitely has many advantages. Get The Endorphins Flowing We’ve all heard of the runner’s high. It’s that feeling you get during and/or after your workouts when you feel great. As soon as […]
Kids Fit For The Fall
No PE, no sports, no recess, no free ability for kids to just go play with their friends… Kids are struggling. Most are not getting enough movement and their physical health is suffering, which also translates to their mental health. Many kids are anxious, may be struggling with depression and may be experiencing high levels […]
Ramp Up Your Fitness to Finish the Year Strong and Healthy
We are entering the last quarter of 2020 so as we wind down the year, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the last nine months. Recap It’s a great drill to grab a piece of paper and answer the following questions: What are the highlights of the last nine months? What were the struggles […]
Fifty & Fit
Having recently turned 50 years old, it reminded me how important it is for all menopausal women to understand what’s going on in our bodies and do what we can to prevent, reverse or minimize any negative symptoms. It’s also important to note that the entire process can take up to 20 years for some […]