The ‘Why’ Behind Staying Active Those of you who have been with me a little while know I’m passionate about being able to be strong and active. The specific ‘Why’ varies from person to person, including: Playing on the floor with grandkids or pets Playing golf or pickle with friends/colleagues Hiking or biking to explore, […]
Quick Overview: Part 4 in a series on how respiratory illness affects movement This is the fourth, and final, article in a series exploring how respiratory illness can quietly affect your ability to move, even years later. In this discussion, Iâll summarize: How breathing relates to restrictions in the rest of the body Why a […]
Quick Overview: Part 3 in a series on how respiratory illness affects movement â sometimes for years This is the third article in a series exploring how respiratory illness can quietly affect your ability to move, even years later. In this discussion, Iâll cover: How breathing relates to the rest of the body Why ârecoveredâ […]
Quick Overview: This is part 2 of 4 discussing respiratory illness Included today are: Why early respiratory illness affects posture, strength, and behaviorâand what can still change. The long-term movement impacts from childhood illnesses are realâeven years later. Understanding the invisible impacts to upper body development from an early respiratory event. Early-Life Respiratory Bugs Are […]
Tis the Season for Coughs, Colds, Flu, and Pneumonia I write about movement ⌠so how the heck do respiratory illnesses tie into movement issues? Bottom line: after youâve been sick, your body will always find a way to keep you breathing. (Itâs kind of essential!) But you may not realize the physical and structural […]
Snow, Being Active, and Your Muscles Have you had a chance to be out playing in the snow? This is the season to rediscover your inner child, and enjoy the magic that snow and winter activities bring! Me, I’ve been out a couple of times with my snow shoes. The time in the pristine woods […]
As I was running the 5k at a comfortable pace (at my 13:30 minutes per mile pace, lol) in the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot this year, my mind wandered. Suddenly, I was back in high school â trying to run a mile. Then back in 5th grade â struggling through the 50-yard dash. In those moments, […]
Last week at the Medical Fitness Association annual conference, I had the privilege of hearing some of the newest insights in fitness â especially around aging and wellness. Yes, I was also there sharing my own findings about how life events and medical procedures derail our ability to move freely. (If you missed it, I […]
Are You Exercising the Best Way for Lifelong Health? One of the most common questions I hear after a BridgingÂŽ session is: âNow that I can move ⌠what should I do next?â The simple answer: stay active. But if youâre like most people, you want more: â More strength to keep up with kids […]
Youâve often read here how injuries, surgeries, or accidents disrupt muscle coordination. These disruptions often show up as the source of your pain, balance issues, or even anxiety. But thereâs another source of disruption I mention less often â early life. Yes, movement begins long before birth, from the first multiplying cells to the complex […]