Workouts

Improving flexibility doesn’t have to involve long, intense stretching sessions or uncomfortable static holds. In fact, many people are discovering that short, targeted movements can be far more effective for keeping their muscles healthy and their joints moving freely. One...

Connect = Bind Together The word “Connected” comes from the Latin con (together) and nectere (bind). One definition is [associate or relate (something) in some respect], and another is [bring together or into contact so that a real or notional...

As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I’m very much aware of how common it is for people to experience worry, heaviness, and a sense of being overwhelmed. Much of this worry centers on control, wanting certainty in uncertain situations,...

Given up your New Year resolution yet? A majority of people have given up on the habits from their New Year resolution by February. Whether it is around 50% as some studies indicate or as high as 80% does not...

There comes a point in every athlete’s life when the question shifts. It’s no longer “How much can I squeeze out of myself?” but rather “How do I keep doing this well for as long as possible?” That moment usually...

Busy parents, caregivers, and working adults juggling deadlines, commutes, and family needs often hit the same wall: energy drops, stress stays high, and healthy intentions get pushed to “later.” The hardest part of modern work-life balance health strategies is that...

A Balanced Approach to the New Year Happy New Year, welcome to 2026. This is the season of resolutions, bold goal setting, and the familiar promise to reinvent yourself. A new year often arrives with a burst of motivation, determination,...

I'm 63 and I've been an athlete my whole life. Running, skiing, cycling, Pilates—if it involved movement, I was all in. But somewhere in my mid-50s, my body started sending me different messages. The endless cardio that used to work...

The Art of Unwinding For athletes, stress is part of the terrain. The pressure to perform, the weight of competition, and the constant pursuit of improvement can stretch even the most disciplined minds. While rigorous training and recovery protocols are...

This is a featured excerpt from my book Tech-Life Balance: 101 Ways to Thrive in a Digital World. Here are my tips for the holidays. The plan will look different for everyone, but the key is to take control and...