What is Mindful Exercise? Being mindful during exercise means you are aware of the purpose of each movement and you are able to block out all the “noise” around you. Each repetition of the exercise is done with full range of motion and good core stability. You stand tall rather than tilt or slouch. Your …
No matter where you stand on the spectrum of coronavirus fear – from those who will not leave their house until there is a vaccine to those who think we should all go about our lives as normal – we all must admit that this virus is more than just the common flu. It is …
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This is an example of our larger group “cardio” workout. We include a lot of different movement types so that we don’t get overuse injuries. Our goal is to condition our cardiovascular system through a series of short work periods followed by recovery periods. So we might get your HR up to 85%, and then …
It has been a while since I explained the “whys” of our exercise program, so this is a review to explain our format and what we are trying to accomplish. An exercise program should exist to make you feel better, move better, and look better. It should not be so insanely tough that you feel …
This is a letter I wrote to some prospects I contacted this week. It reflects my current thoughts about our program and how good I feel about the work we are doing at Thrive Fitness. Dear Future Thrive Client: Thrive Fitness is an exercise and wellness program that is much like personal training, but in …
Most fitness programs are designed with the goal of helping you to lose weight and body fat, to make you look better. The majority of people certainly want this in their fitness program, but it also doesn’t make sense to ignore the importance of being able to move freely, without pain. Beating up your body …
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