A simple prop can help you stretch in a new way
We don’t necessarily need big, bulky, expensive exercise equipment to be active and in shape. A lot of my favorite workouts involve nothing more than a mat and maybe a decent pair of shoes — and sometimes not even those. But there are a handful of small, simple exercise props that can go a long […]
Fun, feel-good workouts you can do at home
The way we workout is just another one of the things that 2020 has completely blown up. I used to teach several yoga classes a week, and I bounced around town to take various fitness classes, too. Now, while many places have reopened, working out from home remains appropriate for a lot of us. This […]
Three practical ways to feel well right now
We’re all trying to figure out this new world we find ourselves in. Here are some solutions that have helped my family and I feel well. I hope they may be useful to you, too. Cook with a sous vide. It goes without saying that grocery shopping isn’t easy right now. The way my family […]
Exercise has deeper benefits. Here’s how to unlock them
Most of us start working out for physical reasons. Health and looks were definitely the impetus for my first gym membership. But I find that some of the biggest fruits of a regular regimen are deeper: It increases mental toughness and resilience. Through mindful physical challenges, we can viscerally experience our own strength. As we […]
The way you breathe can tell you something about yourself
It’s said that the way you do anything is the way you do everything. This makes me feel uncomfortable when I think about the way I eat popcorn, but I do think the old saying is onto something. Unless we’re specifically paying attention, our defaults are strikingly standard. Test the theory out with a breathing […]
The Best All-Natural Stress Relief
Today’s tip is a little dirty, but I swear by this. We all know that exercise is good for us, and it ultimately makes us feel healthy and strong. Well I’m taking that one step further. To really feel vibrant, powerful, and like the best version of yourself… sweat! I’ve read that when we sweat […]