5 Favorite Recovery Videos
One of the most under-rated elements of health, in my opinion, is recovery. Whether it is nutrition, hydration, stretching or mobility, the way you take care of your body post-workout is just as, if not more, important than the workout itself. For more on what to eat, drink, and the tools you need check out Chellie’s recovery tips! Taking the time out of your day for 20 minutes of stretching or mobility can make a world of difference when it comes to your overall well-being. It can be the difference between a day full of discomfort or a day getting to get things done pain free. Here are some of our top five recovery videos to incorporate into your weekly workout routine. Click the titles to be taken to full videos! 1️⃣ Low Back Pain Relief I love this one because this is one of the most common problems in our world today. This video guides you through 3 different methods to releasing this tension. Discover more about how to cut it off at the source. 2️⃣ Functional Friday If you have a bit more time on a weekend day and need to give your body some TLC check out this video! The focus is on core and mobility to lengthen your muscles and reach full range of motion. 3️⃣ Recovery with Annie I may be bias, but this one if full of some of my favorite recovery exercises that I use often! If you have tight hips or shoulders, this one will be sure to hit those areas. 20 minutes and all you need is a band or...
Back to School: Make Your Own Emergency Bag
Exactly how and what to put into your own mini emergency bag. Perfect to keep in your purse, backpack or car. Plus, take a peak into Jane’s emergency bag.
Transitioning to Post-Athlete Life: Tips from a Former Athlete & Registered Dietician
The post-athlete life transition is going from being on someone else’s time to your own. This seems exciting, but to an athlete, this can be frightening territory. Literally, what do I do with myself territory. But this book is a great guide to navigating your new chapter.
Discover the Best Lower Body Exercises: For Your Hamstrings
The good news is the more you teach your hips to hinge properly, the better off you will be in real life. Hamstring are very active as you bend down to pick things up or do other everyday tasks (laundry, gardening, stairs, etc.).
Back to School: What’s In My Backpack
I think school is more fun with a little investment in organization & fun colors. And the color coating of my studies helps me retain the information. Obviously, we all learn differently, but if you haven’t tried organized note taking click the links below and order yourself some new supplies for the year!
From the Garden: Zucchini
Have you ever had 17 zucchini at the same time and no idea what to do with them? Does that happen to you every freakin’ year? I hear ya. Here are three easy and delicious recipes
Back to School Must Haves
With a new semester starting (and it being my last semester – YES!) I thought I would share some of my school essentials. I have been using most of them every year. But as always, we find good or better options as time goes on. These are my MUST HAVE back to school essentials.
Discover the Best Lower Body Exercises: For Your Glutes
Six of the BEST exercises you should be doing to train your glutes. These will build strong muscles and help alliviate chronic joint discomfort!
Wellness Wednesday: Workout Recovery
There is a lot of information out there saying drink this, eat that and promising some incredible results for sports performance and weight loss. In fact there is so much information that I think we have actually lost sight of food. We have lost sight of the joy of cooking. The joy of sharing a table with family and friends. The joy of food.
Home Gym Must Haves
Pandemic + a new baby… These are my Must Have items in my home gym. It isn’t fancy and it doesn’t take up a lot of room. But they will give you a killer workout and the ability to vary your workout significantly.
Managing Stress Through Exercise: The Benefits and Other Methods for Stress Reduction
Stress is at an all-time high for most. There is a global pandemic happening that has turned many peoples’ lives upside down. But I do not want to talk more about what is causing your stress in a post about stress relief. The truth is everyone has stress, pandemic or not.
Discover the Best Upper Body Exercises: For Your Shoulders
Read our favorite 6 shoulder exercises and how to use them in your next workout. Perfect for the gym or for working out at home.
From the Garden: Tomatoes
I found what I considered the easiest, delicious and guaranteed to get used recipes for my tomatoes. Outside of slicing an heirloom tomato on some fresh buttered bread, these are my three go to recipes.
4 Week Workout Program: 15 in 30
Our NEWEST 4 week challenge. 15 workouts in 30 days! Follow along with 5 upper body, 5 lower body and 5 core workouts to give yourself a little love in the next 4 weeks.
Discover the Best Upper Body Exercises: For Your Biceps
When people think of the Biceps , they think of bulky muscles and definition in the arms. However, those biceps are more than just for looks. Our Biceps are one of the main muscle groups we use in our everyday life.
Wellness Wednesday: Workout Must Haves
Efficiency is the name of the game. Just the right amount of stuff to aid in the best workout, but not distract. Here are six items you need in your gym bag today!
Meyers-Briggs Personality Types and Exercise: How Your Type May Determine Your Next Workout
What’s your Meyers-Briggs Personality Type? Whatever personality type you are, I aim to help you make informed decisions on your exercise methods based on what is going on in that brilliant mind of yours!
From the Garden: Basil
After preparing the basil the process is really simple. You need garlic, parmigiano, pine nuts, salt and olive oil. The better quality your ingredients the better flavors you will have.