It feels like misconceptions about diet and exercise have been around just as long as the fitness industry itself. It can be confusing to know what to believe or trust. That’s why I’ve always made it my mission to stay up to date on the latest science-backed information about diet and exercise. Nothing makes me more frustrated than watching someone …
5 Minute Upper Body Stretch Workout: A Flexibility Workout for the Neck & Shoulders
We’re all swamped. We’re all running from one thing to the next. Or worse, we’re swamped but seated behind a desk for hours at a time. Our bodies are crying out for some attention. Some relaxation! Some movement! Some good old fashioned stretching! Believe it or not, you don’t need to commit yourself to a full stretch workout or flexibility …
The Bodyologist: A Unique Fitness Studio with Fitness Classes for One
When I started the Bodyologist, my first goal was to make it a different kind of fitness studio that offers different kinds of individualized “fitness classes.” And that’s because, in my opinion, the ways in which we all think of exercise is outdated—especially when it comes to personalized fitness. So while the Bodyologist may seem like just another personal training …
What it Was Like to Get Certified in Sarah Mariano’s Performance Stretch System
Recently I attended Sarah Mariano’s (aka thestretchtherapist), Performance Stretch System workshop in Austin, Texas. I went there to become certified in this floor-based assisted stretch technique that combines elements like yoga, rehabilitation techniques, and martial arts (to name a few). I went there to expand my understanding of recovery and stretching. I went there to give myself another set of …