To stay away from injuries that may occur from day to day activities, it is important to keep the core strong and flexible. WHAT IS CORE TRAINING? The area of the body, which is commonly referred to as the core, is your midsection and it involves all your muscles in that area including the front, … Continue reading Core: The Foundation of Strength
Misha’s Gym Bag Must Haves!
Pilates... TRX... Barre... Tai Chi... Cardio? Misha's items are a must have for all! Stainless Steel FreeFlow Avex Water Bottle: This 24oz bottle holds liquids up to 10 hours hot and 29 hours cold. It is my favorite water bottle for a few reasons... Easy to clean EVERYTHING, easy to hold (sometimes my thumb hurts if … Continue reading Misha’s Gym Bag Must Haves!
Plantar Fasciitis: Home Solutions!
Plantar fasciitis can be a real pain in the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. If you’ve ever had pain in the bottom of your foot with the first few steps out of bed in … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis: Home Solutions!
ARE YOU 70% SPINACH OR 70% COOKIE?
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, 70% OF YOUR BODY COMPOSITION IS WHAT YOU EAT. I’ve been getting a lot of people come to me pointing at their lower belly and say “How do I get rid of this?” And most are not happy with my answer… “Great abs are made in the kitchen.” Working out is … Continue reading ARE YOU 70% SPINACH OR 70% COOKIE?
Lemongrass
Besides tasting it in Thai dishes or delicious masala chai, most of us would never guess that this delicious thready grass holds so much healing power inside its fibrous stalks. Surprisingly, lemongrass essential oil is used as aromatherapy to relieve muscle pain, externally to kill bacteria, ward off insects, and reduce body aches, and internally to help … Continue reading Lemongrass
Living the Wellness Lifestyle!
Have SOLUTIONS to your resolutions to effect change and attain goals! For me, add protein into each meal! Not impossible, not overwhelming, sustainable - impactful! Wellness is a lifestyle - a mindset... Only 8% of people achieve their new year resolutions.... usually because most lack action plans - we are here to help! 1. Nutrition … Continue reading Living the Wellness Lifestyle!
Stop Juicing! Fruits And Veggies Are Best Consumed Whole
Eat the Whole Fruit! Juicing advocates often claim that drinking juice is better than eating whole fruits and vegetables. They justify this by saying that removing the fiber makes nutrients easier to absorb. However, there isn’t any scientific research to support this. You may actually need the fiber content of the fruit or vegetable to experience the plant’s … Continue reading Stop Juicing! Fruits And Veggies Are Best Consumed Whole