Understanding Neural Tension in the Body
Lately, I have been seeing a lot of people dealing with neural tension or nerve pain. I just wanted to share a little riff on Neural Tension in the body from the perspective of a Physical Therapist and Yoga Teacher.
Note: This is NOT medical advice. If you are in pain, seek out a PT :)
By Kerry McGinn
Note: This is NOT medical advice. If you are in pain, seek out a PT :)
By Kerry McGinn
Zen Out
In a world that's SO OBSESSED with productivity, we often forget that in order to achieve, we must make time for REST.
If you are...
feeling overworked & stressed
struggling with muscle pain, soreness, & spasms
burning the midnight oil at your computer for the sake of #productivity
having a hard time sleeping because your circadian rhythms are off...
If you are...
feeling overworked & stressed
struggling with muscle pain, soreness, & spasms
burning the midnight oil at your computer for the sake of #productivity
having a hard time sleeping because your circadian rhythms are off...
Considerations When Choosing a Race
Whether you already have your races planned out or you’re still deciding, here are some things to take into consideration when choosing which races to run (especially if it’s an ultra!).
1. Time of year
This goes for when the actual race is and when you’d be training leading up to the race. Spring races sound awesome for lots of people until they realize that means they need to train through the winter.
2. Location
Where is the race and where are you training? Will you be able to train on similar terrain (not a requirement but does help)? How does the climate differ between locations?
3. Your excitement
This one is arguably the most important. I’m not going to tell you not to choose a race, but if the race you want to run doesn’t excite you, it might be worth reevaluating whether you really want to do it.
4. Race logistics
Does the race require you to travel to a different destination? How will you travel? Where will you stay? Or if it’s more local, will you drive there on race morning or in days prior? How much will the traveling be? Will traveling add more stress than you want?
5. Life commitments
During the time leading up to the race, what is going on in other aspects of your life that would affect training? Will you have enough time and energy to train safely for this race?
Choosing a race is highly individual, so these questions are just some to ask yourself when thinking of signing up for a race.
By Kelly Lutz
1. Time of year
This goes for when the actual race is and when you’d be training leading up to the race. Spring races sound awesome for lots of people until they realize that means they need to train through the winter.
2. Location
Where is the race and where are you training? Will you be able to train on similar terrain (not a requirement but does help)? How does the climate differ between locations?
3. Your excitement
This one is arguably the most important. I’m not going to tell you not to choose a race, but if the race you want to run doesn’t excite you, it might be worth reevaluating whether you really want to do it.
4. Race logistics
Does the race require you to travel to a different destination? How will you travel? Where will you stay? Or if it’s more local, will you drive there on race morning or in days prior? How much will the traveling be? Will traveling add more stress than you want?
5. Life commitments
During the time leading up to the race, what is going on in other aspects of your life that would affect training? Will you have enough time and energy to train safely for this race?
Choosing a race is highly individual, so these questions are just some to ask yourself when thinking of signing up for a race.
By Kelly Lutz
Healthy Habits
Do you think being healthy is too hard or too much work for your lifestyle? I used to feel the same way, but it’s not the truth! I am the queen of finding ways to make things easy and quick for my busy life, but still make a difference.
Click here for tips and examples on how to stick to your healthy habits this year!
By Michelle Bilinski
Click here for tips and examples on how to stick to your healthy habits this year!
By Michelle Bilinski
Meathead Hippie Podcast: Van Life
Join Ethan Godwin and Emily Schromm for this episode as they talk about Em's most recent Maui trip living in a van, creative expression, and healthy living.
Click here for more from Meathead Hippie Podcast!
Click here for more from Meathead Hippie Podcast!
Supplements for Recovery
Are soreness & fatigue holding you back? At the start of a new year, physical fitness is often top of mind for many people. But what happens when we think we've fallen short on our resolutions or goals?
We beat ourselves up, assuming it’s a lack of willpower or commitment. But what if it’s not? What if it's because we're unknowingly not fueling our bodies with the nutrients it needs to recover & heal?
We beat ourselves up, assuming it’s a lack of willpower or commitment. But what if it’s not? What if it's because we're unknowingly not fueling our bodies with the nutrients it needs to recover & heal?
Read on to learn about our favorite supps to aid in recovery, from soreness to sleep to your mood!
Click here for more from Empirica!
Click here for more from Empirica!
On surrender
Listen to this episode of the Meathead Hippie Podcast for an analogy on surrender with Em <3
30 Days of Mindfulness
If you're looking for a way to add mindfulness to your daily life without the overwhelm of what you should do, check out Dr. Kerry McGinn's 30 Days of Mindfulness. Each day you are given an example of how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. There is also a calendar where you can track your efforts and keep you accountable. The best part-- you might love some (keep those in your back pocket) and you might hate others (ditch those). Click here to learn new tools and take what works for you and leave behind what doesn't
By Kerry McGinn
By Kerry McGinn
But, I'm not stressed
I can’t stress this enough. We all have too much stress.
Just because you don’t “feel” stressed (maybe you have a great happy perfect life, congrats!) doesn’t mean your body isn’t under a ton of stress each day. There are many different ways we put stress on our bodies and these are just a few examples. The more ways you reduce your stress burden, the happier your body will be.
Stress worsens our mood, depletes nutrients, impacts our sleep, burdens our organs, worsens digestion and blood sugar balance, affects our hormones, and more!
How do you reduce stress? Check out my other posts for helpful tips!
By Michelle Bilinski
Just because you don’t “feel” stressed (maybe you have a great happy perfect life, congrats!) doesn’t mean your body isn’t under a ton of stress each day. There are many different ways we put stress on our bodies and these are just a few examples. The more ways you reduce your stress burden, the happier your body will be.
Stress worsens our mood, depletes nutrients, impacts our sleep, burdens our organs, worsens digestion and blood sugar balance, affects our hormones, and more!
How do you reduce stress? Check out my other posts for helpful tips!
By Michelle Bilinski