Way of Life
You will hear people say that fitness is “just a way of life”. How can you begin to make these fundamental principles a way of life for you? I like the “Tony Robbins” approach. He teaches that as humans, we are motivated by two things: we seek pleasure and we avoid pain. All of the […]
Try-athalon!
There is no better time than NOW to start a new training program, or to tweak the tired old program you have been doing for far-too-long. So many people drop their structured workouts in the summer, only to find themselves up 5 or 10 pounds (again) when the colder months roll around. So here’s a […]
Burley or Bust
I was seven years old. Times were as tough as they can be for a kid. My Dad was drinking more heavily than ever. Fights were a nightly occurrence. Finally, Mom had enough, and we moved. We were living in a tiny apartment, I was struggling to make friends, again. Grandpa Jack had an idea. […]
What Motivates You?
Finding the motivation to exercise is a challenge for most people. When the alarm goes off, you need a big reason to get out of your comfy sheets. I call this your “WHY”. Why do you make the choice to exercise today? What gets you out of bed? What helps you make your workout a […]
Denise Druce, RYT
It’s official, after a nine year journey to become a certified yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, I did it! I finished all of the requirements to become a RYT May 29 and 30 in Minneapolis. This photo of smiling faces are the amazing people who joined me in celebrating this accomplishment. When I set my […]
Thankful
Last night, as I laid in bed, listening to the rain, I thought about how lucky I am. I have a warm bed with a down comforter and lots of comfy pillows. I have a roof over my head and plenty of food to eat. I have a healthy body, and am surrounded by people […]
Enjoy The Ride
Where did today go? Somewhere between teaching two yoga classes, a parent teacher conference, a few loads of laundry, soccer tryouts, dinner, homework and bed, were hundreds of “moments”. Did I miss them? Did you miss yours? In our hurry to get to the end of the day, do we enjoy the ride? I poured […]
Something To Think About
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERSby Portia Nelson CHAPTER II walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalkI fall in.I am lost … I am helpless.It isn’t my fault.It takes me forever to find a way out. CHAPTER III walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I pretend I […]
Which Way Do You Roll?
Our feet are our foundation, our base, our connection to the earth. Yet many of us are standing on unstable ground. If you tend to roll inward on your feet it’s called pronation. Rolling out is supination. Either one will create an imbalance that brings the knees inward and brings the pelvis and spine out […]
The Most Powerful Weight Loss Tool
If you are trying to lose weight, a pencil might just be the high tech gadget you need to succeed. TheNational Weight Control Registry’s ongoing research project has revealed some interesting facts about tracking what we eat. The study follows 3,000 people who have lost an average of 66 pounds. The majority of these people […]