Blood is what transports all of the essential nutrients and energy you need around your body. It not only feeds your muscles though it also removes toxin build ups that occur when you over exert your muscles. This is why it’s important your whole body is getting the blood and oxygen it needs, but what [...]
It’s Bliss To Move
Here’s a video of a guy that I have been following for quite sometime now. His Name is Ido Portal, a Capoeira instructor and creator of the philosophy of movement called ‘Floreio Art’. I enjoy watching, learning and practicing this art form of movement because it takes a great deal of strength, grace, peace-of-mind and [...]
Goal Setting Part Two: Visualize your Emotions
In any situation in life you have to decide what kind of outcome you want to have. You have to ask yourself, what do I want out of this—-because simply, that’s the only way to empower your brain to give you the answers. When you really ask yourself just what you want to achieve, and [...]
Goal Setting Part One: What Do You Want?
What do you think the dictionary definition of power is? It’s simply: the ability to act. So, if you have the ability to take action, then you have the power to achieve. But are you achieving what you want in your life? Ask yourself: what drives my behavior, what is it that makes a difference [...]
“Fake it Till’ You Make It” What the Big Chain Gyms Don’t Tell You
Have you ever been talking to someone–and know they’re not listening? It’s upsetting, especially if you have something important to say. Even more so if you are paying good money for that person to listen. Here’s the thing, I’ll lay good money that your trainer at the big chain gym—-isn’t listening. Why? Nothing personal. It’s [...]
What to Eat and When to Eat it
•Breakfast: Low-glycemic and balanced (carbs, protein and fats). This is a great time to have vegetables and a little fruit. • Lunch: Same as breakfast but a little bigger. This should be your biggest meal of the day so your body uses the food for energy instead of storing it as fat. • Dinner: Same [...]
Stress Reduction and the Science of Breath
It’s time to rethink everything you know about breathing—-it just might be the key ingredient in conquering stress and fighting off disease. It might not seem like much, but breathing is the simplest and most effective way to improve your life, your health, and your mind. Let’s start this thing off with a little exercise. [...]
How working on your balance can help you lose weight and tone up!
So you want to drop those extra pounds? Think the only way to tighten and tone involves hours on a treadmill? Not true. Try some balance exercises for a complete, functional work-out. Your balance is more important than you might think! Simply put, incorporating balance exercises into your routine will help you to develop greater [...]
Creating a healthy environment, generating the energy to defeat stress, in three easy steps.
The human body goes through so many changes in life. Our lives get more and more packed with stress and our body pays the butcher’s bill.Headaches, injuries, knotted muscles and cramps–our bodies are telling us something. We need to adapt! The stress we encounter in our daily life forces these physical reactions of discomfort upon [...]