Even as we get older and (supposedly) more mature, many of us still harbor some big insecurities when it comes to starting something new. That fear of looking silly has kept a lot of potential first-timers out of the yoga studio and, I’m sure, out of many, many other things. I’ve been in a lot […]
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How to Prepare for Your First Yoga Class
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to jump in and take your first yoga class, no matter how nervous you might be. It’s okay to be scared and do something anyway–in fact, I think it’s good for us. But you can do a lot ease your anxieties by following these easy steps to prepare for your […]
Skip the Too-Big T-Shirts: Wear Fitted Clothing to Exercise
When we feel self-conscious about our bodies, our first instinct is to cover it up, usually in loose, baggy clothing that totally disguises our silhouettes. If you’re planning to workout like that, I’ve got to ask you to reconsider. There are actually a lot of good reasons to wear fitted clothing while you exercise. I […]
Yoga Poses You Can Do in Your Chair
Sitting all day sucks. It’s not good for you. They’re saying now that even if you exercise regularly, it doesn’t fully make up for sitting for hours on end. But, you’ve got the desk job. I get it. And until you break free, you’ve got to make do. First, get up and walk around. (Officially […]
Avoid Faux Pas in Fitness Classes
Fitness classes are little societies unto themselves, and there are some basic guidelines you should follow so you don’t become “that guy/lady.” Most people seem to know how to behave, but everything on this list has happened in my classes, so…. If you’re new to fitness classes, these tips might help you adapt to your new […]
5 Healthy Habits I’ve Adopted This Year
Like I’ve mentioned, I like resolutions, whether they come at the beginning, middle, or end of the year. This year, January 1st happened to coincide with a lot of little ideas I’ve been having, and for Christmas my awesome friend Cat gave me a list of some healthy habits to start doing this year, several of […]
2015 Fitness Trends vs. My Fitness Trends
Every year, the American College of Sports Medicine publishes a list of fitness trends to look out for. As a long-time fitness instructor, I always kept an eye on that list to see if the classes I was teaching were on par with the grand generalization of what people were looking for. I was sort […]