Design vs. Function “We need to understand there is a difference between what our bodies are designed to do and what we are doing with our bodies.” Whoa. Do you ever hear something that makes you rethink everything that you know about anything? We live in a world much different and more intelligently designed than what our bodies - at their most basic functions - are naturally made to do. We walk less and drive more; gather less and shop more; lounge more and move less. We lay on ...

Yes, you read that correctly - straight from the horse’s mouth. Before I elaborate, I should put out a disclaimer that this is not meant to be used as an excuse to do nothing. I also don’t mean to sound contradictory, but hear me out. All of us are most likely facing some sort of personal and/or societal stress right now, and we are all dealing with it in different ways. As much as exercise can be cathartic and stress-relieving, it can also be interpreted by the body as another phy...

In an attempt to contribute what I can during this pandemic, I’ve been putting more effort into posting at-home workouts. It’s important to me that people know there is still plenty you can do at home to stay active and maintain/enhance your overall fitness. There is, however, a downside to this. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with general recommendations, there is a large individual component to prescribing an exercise plan for someone. Dean Somerset puts it simply: pr...

Staying Healthy During COVID – 19 Pandemic We are all experiencing unexpected changes in our lives due to COVID – 19. Fear of illness or even loss of life for ourselves and our family/friends and concerns about the economic impact of social distancing, especially in the context of such uncertainty can take its toll on our physical, mental and emotional well-being.  Here are a few things to help you maintain your health as you face these challenges: Eating: Good nutrition is a...

Regain Control Through Movement It doesn’t feel like there is much in our control right now. A lack of control can sometimes lead to emotions like fear, helplessness, stress, anxiety…you name it. Sound familiar? Me too. First, it’s important to recognize that these emotions are both normal and valid. Even if you acknowledge that you have it better than that a lot of other people out there, that doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to your own thoughts and feelings. ...