6 Indicators for Healthy Relationships
When your situation is difficult or downright painful, your life will be better if you turn your attention to caring about others instead of waiting for and hoping that someone will care about you. When …
3 Swimming Interval Workouts to Try
One of the most challenging parts of being a self-coached swimmer is figuring out what to do in your workouts. Because most people don’t have a background in coaching and set design, they revert to …
Can Alzheimer’s Disease be Caused by Bacterial Infection?
When most people hear the word chlamydia, they are likely to think of the sexually transmitted disease caused by chlamydia trachomatis. But two other species of chlamydia bacteria are pathogenic to humans: C. psittaci and …
How to Prepare for Open Water Swimming
Even though I have been teaching the art of swimming to children, teens, and adults for over 30 years, I still derive enormous satisfaction from seeing the look of enlightenment when one of my athletes …
5 Steps to Take Charge of Your Future
The future is an interesting, unavoidable, inevitable and yet, highly influential time in all of our lives. It is something that is sure to happen but that we have a key role in influencing. Particularly …
How to Walk Your Talk in the New Year
Don’t let the New Year intimidate you! You’re already exactly where you need to be. Making dreams come true is believing that what is meant for you will not miss you. While this may sound …
Concerned About Inflammation? Exercise!
Scientists have shown the pathological link between inflammation and numerous chronic diseases. However, inflammation is not all bad. In fact, in some instances it’s critical to our health and survival. Acute, short term inflammation is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
