Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Tech Life with Taino: Why You Need to Stop Multitasking
The Hype of Multitasking Going to my first job interviews 15 years ago, I often got the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically answered “Yes!” Hiring my first employees 10 years ago, I often asked the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically got the answer “Yes!” Multitasking has been a trait to…
How to Stay Consistent with Wellness Goals
For fitness enthusiasts balancing work, family, and a real desire to feel strong, wellness goal challenges can start to feel personal. Motivation dips, time gets tight, nutrition advice feels loud and conflicting, and social media pressure turns self-care into another performance. Add the fear of injury or burnout, and many people either push too hard or stop altogether, even when…
What to Eat for Your Pre-Workout Snack
When you reach the 30-year mark as a coach, you compile a list of most asked questions. Some of my greatest hits include, how often should I workout each week if I want to lose weight, and if I start lifting weights will I get bulky, because I DO NOT want to get bulky! But the most important question that…
5 Keys to Dealing with Life’s Difficulties
Life is tough! There is no denying this. This is especially true for those that have experienced trauma and anxieties that supersede healthy living. No matter the level of a challenge, the emotional experience of suffering is the same. While it may be expressed differently, grief, loss, anger, failure, worry, challenges and other versions thereof inevitably happen to us all.…
3 Easy Daily Exercises to Kick-Start New Year
As 2022 draws to a close, everyone naturally begins to think about what 2023 could bring. It also sees people making resolutions for the coming 12 months and looking at ways they can improve their lives in line with their goals. One common choice many people make is the decision to embark on a daily exercise routine to become healthier.…
4 Exercise Strategies For Busy People
Exercise is vital to keeping your health in tip-top shape. It improves your body’s functions, keeps your mind running smoothly, and helps you look your best. However, work and daily life can get in the way of creating active habits or routines. Still, there are tons of ways to get your exercise fix no matter how busy you are, and…
3 Keys for Healthy Interactions
There are a few things in life that are unavoidable. Basic human needs, change, and human interactions are a few of these. I’d argue that the relational interactions are close to the top priorities for all levels of our well-being. From value of self, to motivation and endurance, to sustainability of well-being, relationships play a role. One of the greatest…
When Cognitive Impairment Doesn’t Mean Dementia
Alzheimer’s. It’s not surprising that we hear and read more about the disease today than ever before, because dementia now affects 1 in 10 Americans age 65 and older. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s has made some of us hypervigilant about changes in our own cognitive health. Struggling to recall a person’s name, forgetting an appointment, or searching yet again for…
Exercising with Diabetes: 3 Tips to Stick to Your Routine
There are a plethora of health benefits associated with exercise. Some of these benefits are particularly important if you are living with diabetes. Exercise lowers blood glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity. Because of this, adults with diabetes should engage in 150 min or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity weekly. Additionally, strength training two days per week is recommended. While…
6 Minor Changes for a Major Life Makeover
If you're dissatisfied with your life, you don't need to change your entire routine to improve. Tiny adjustments over time are a healthier way to make changes and find a more fulfilling existence. Adapt these ideas to transform your life step by step. 1. Implement a Little More Exercise Don't despair if your workout routine isn't what you want it…
