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Category: Miscellaneous

  • Core Exercise of the Week!

    My apologies for my one day tardiness for this week’s “Tight Tuesday” post… Life happens!  I’m know all of you can relate! This week’s core exercise targets the internal and external oblique muscles (side abdominal muscles). Start position:  Standard Plank (on your elbows); Exact terminology is Prone Iso-Ab Motion:  As you draw-in your naval towards your spine and tighten your core…

  • Thirsty?

    Here’s a morning shake to quench that thirst and decrease inflammation! Per The Doctor’s segment on television this afternoon, add these ingredients to your morning shake and enjoy the health benefits! Cantaloupe Carrots Chia seeds Ginger Tumeric* Glutamine* * Glutamine is a non essential amino acid that helps the lining of your gut.  Additionally, it is very effective…

  • It’s Time to Stabilize!

    Today’s post is about the functional importance of the core musculature.  Both, local stabilizers and global stabilizers, aid by keeping our spines stable and aligned and our core muscles tight throughout all of our movement patterns.  The core is our center of gravity (COG), the origin site of all our movements.  Specifically, the local stabilizers perform drawing-in maneuver and the global stabilizers perform bracing. Drawing-In Maneuver…

  • HEALTHY Happy Hour Thursday!

    Today is Thursday, and you almost made it through the entire week… Here is a refreshing and healthy drink to reward yourself without the guilt! 1/2 – 1 c.  Water 1/4 c.  Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 – 1/2 c. Limeade 2 – 4 drops of Liquid Stevia Exact quantities of each ingredient may vary according to…

  • Muscles of the Core

    To start off the series of “Tight Tuesday” posts, I would like to begin with a post about basic core musculature anatomy… There are three parts of our core: Local Stabilization System, Global Stabilization System, and Movement System.  Local Stabilization System Muscles attach directly to the vertebrae  Primarily responsible for intervertebral and intersegmental stability, providing support from vertebra…

  • Get Fit Now!

    Follow a path to conquer your fears and reach your goals to become a healthier, fitter you! I started this blog to share my knowledge, insights, and advice about health and fitness. Each week  I will write posts about different topics. Daily topics can include. . . “Pick Me Up Monday” Ways to boost energy…