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Waking up in the Catskills and starting work a few hours later next to the Empire State Building was an interesting experience, only able to be fully enjoyed when I prioritized my health first and convenience second.
Commuting health hacks
If you’ve ever had a long commute to work, you know how challenging it can be to stay on top of your health goals when a large part of your day is spent traveling. Not only does it take up … more
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Playing softball and soccer again has brought me so much joy and helps me be my best self in all areas of my life.
How sports changed my life (again)
One day in the spring of 2018, I was sitting on the NJ Transit train making my usual commute to Manhattan for work. At that time I was traveling back and forth between Montgomery and Broadway five … more
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Keeping our approach to health simple and consistent is the key to success and happiness, and the easiest way to start is by just going outside for a walk.
Three health non-negotiables
Staying committed to our health can be very challenging, especially with the endless amounts of information coming at us from every angle. Right when we’ve caught up with the latest trend, a … more
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Eating out is the most fun when I feel my best after the meal, and it’s important I make my food choices with that in mind.
Tips for healthy eating while traveling
This past weekend I traveled to Asheville, North Carolina for a bachelorette party for one of my friends from college. We arrived on Thursday evening and had a lot of activities planned before the … more
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Making changes is always challenging, but staying the same is harder. Once you know you’ve made the right decision, commit fully and stay the course. Your future self will thank you.
How to know if you are making the right decision
Two months ago, I started working with an acne specialist from the UK. I’ve struggled with acne since I was a teenager, and it’s become worse as I’ve gotten older. Having acne is … more
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As Heraclitus says, “The only constant in life is change.” Embrace it and allow it to happen and you’ll continue to move in the direction you desire.
Allow yourself to evolve
Can you believe we’ve been Moving Toward Health together for an entire year!? We have covered so many topics in the categories of exercise, nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle to help you improve … more
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Regardless of whether you’re training for a race, to get stronger, or just to live a healthy life, taking time to reflect on how it makes you feel will help you prioritize your training sessions.
Prioritizing training during the summer
I don’t know about you, but as we transition into summer my calendar seems to be filling up faster than ever. With the warm weather comes many social gatherings, traveling, and a lot of … more
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Our bodies and minds are not separate, but rather deeply connected and able to impact one another. This week’s article will help you use that connection for good.
The mind-body connection
It is becoming more and more clear that our bodies and minds are deeply connected. It used to be common practice to view, evaluate, and treat them as separate body systems, however, newer research is … more
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Cosmos and I certainly didn’t regret completing our training runs last week when we crossed the finish line of the Lake Placid Half Marathon on Sunday!
Will I regret this?
They say you never regret a workout. While I definitely agree with this, it doesn’t mean it’s easy to get up and complete that workout. This past week was the last week of our … more
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Taking responsibility for ourselves helps everyone around us be successful too.
The counterintuitive path to team success
One of the most challenging parts of being a good teammate is knowing when to sacrifice yourself for the highest good of the group. It can seem productive to frequently shy away from giving your … more
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Being radically honest with yourself is more important to seeing results than following a radical program.
Radical program or radical honesty?
How many times have you tried to convince yourself that if you just worked harder or if your program was more challenging, then you’d see the changes to your health that you’re looking … more
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The sleep masters themselves from left to right: Baxter, Barley, Brady, and Molly.
Lessons from my dogs about sleep
My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more
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Take a moment today to not only say what you’re grateful for, but allow that feeling to sink into your body as well. This is where the magic lies.
Gratitude: simple yet powerful
One of my main philosophies when it comes to health is that health is a state of being, not just a destination you reach or achievement you accomplish. While setting and achieving goals is also a … more
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Strength training at home can be just as effective as in the gym with a few tools to master progressive overload.
Creative ways to change up your workouts
Strength training is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. Using resistance to load your muscles and bones helps you get stronger, increase bone density, decrease your likelihood of falling … more
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It’s easy to push our health goals off when we don’t feel motivated. Using the recipe in this week’s article, I’m able to take action even when I don’t feel like it.
My recipe to overcome procrastination
How often do you catch yourself not taking action because you don’t feel like it? I find myself in this situation often, and even find myself in it right now as I’m writing this article. … more
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Muscle soreness post-workout isn’t black and white, good or bad. There are many other factors that contribute to whether or not your workout was effective.
Is muscle soreness necessary?
Soreness is a common and somewhat unfortunate part of exercise. It’s never fun to leave a workout or wake up the next day in pain, but it’s actually a very normal part of the experience. … more
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Transitioning out of strict seasons
Have you ever followed a diet or workout program perfectly, only to go right back to your old ways the second it was over? If so, you’re not alone. Transitioning from a plan with a strict set … more
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In 1943, Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation” in the journal Psychological Review where he presented his idea of the hierarchy of needs. This chart was created by me based off of his ideas.
Moving past survival mode
I’ve always been fascinated with self-actualization. When my college advisor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree in Clinical Exercise Science, I said I wanted to help people optimize … more
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I ran the Red Baron Half Marathon in November of 2016 and barely missed my goal of finishing in under two hours. I’m excited to train for another!
Using competition to make fitness more fun
Let me set the stage for you: I’m sitting at my kitchen island on a Sunday afternoon watching both men’s and women’s March Madness basketball games while writing new workouts for my … more
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Yes, I am one of those people who carries a water bottle around with me everywhere I go. Bringing water with me helps me reach my goal each day. Join the club, it’s fun over here!
Three tips to drink more water
Every once in a while, someone will tell me they “just don’t drink water.” They stay hydrated through other drinks like juice, milk, or soda. Although this is not a place for … more
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When used properly, fitness challenges can help us generate momentum as we shift into a season where we’re more focused on our health and fitness.
Are fitness challenges effective?
I can’t even deny it - I used to hate fitness challenges. You know, the ones that generate a lot of hype and then are over after thirty days or so. As a coach who prioritizes longevity, I want … more
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This is one of the few photos I have with my dad before he passed away at the age of 51. His story encourages me to be proactive toward my health every day.
The reality of being reactive
Two days before my seventeenth birthday, I left the house at seven in the morning to retake my SAT exam. Both of my parents were sitting at the kitchen table and this was odd for them on a Saturday. … more
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There’s nothing quite like sports to teach you lessons on the best ways to live life. Mirroring your health goals after sports seasons can help you avoid burnout and achieve your goals more effectively.
Using seasons to avoid burnout
Living a healthy life requires you to manage your health goals like you’d manage a sports team. My basketball season came to an end a little earlier than I would have liked, and although … more
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We cannot wait until we feel motivated to take action toward our goals. We must find ways to remain consistent even when we don’t feel like it.
How to stop relying on motivation
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t always feel motivated to practice healthy habits such as exercising and cooking nutrient-dense foods. It’s easy to get stuck in the … more
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Journaling and meditation are two of my favorite parts of my morning routine. What will be yours?
Master your morning
When I first opened my online fitness coaching business in 2018, I took a course to help me learn how to create systems, find clients, and use social media for marketing. The instructors were all … more
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