When we think about exercise to manage conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, it’s common for people to focus on cardio. One reason may be because weight loss is key to managing and preventing chronic conditions and there is a well established misconception that burning more calories by completing tons of cardio is the…
How to Relax and Restore with Physical Activity
I just finished a sweet morning bike ride. My goal wasn’t about burning calories or building muscles. I was looking for a little balance. There were no apps to track distance and time. I had no particular destination. Instead I measured this ride in beautiful sights, deep breaths, and signs of spring. My goal was…
How Chronic Pain Motivated me to Become a Health Coach
A little after noon on March 18, 2022 I took a deep breath, curled up on my bed in child’s pose, and I cried. The tears were a much needed release, a way to say thank you to my body and soul for getting me through. I had just passed my Health Coaching exam with…