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TRX Full Body Workout in under 30 minutes

The TRX Suspension Trainer can be used to improve mobility and flexibility; it allows you to unload your bodyweight while doing specific movements. By unloading some bodyweight, this tool can also add resistance and leverage to a particular stretch, helping safely pull the body to a range of motion that might not otherwise be achievable. It offers the ability to work with and against the straps while moving into various stretches, reinforcing proper body mechanics and posture. This strength +
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TRX Chest Press: A quick guide for safe execution

Instead of getting down on the ground to perform the typical push-up, try a Chest Press using the TRX Suspension Trainer. When done correctly, this move is a great way to strengthen your chest and arms while engaging your core. Follow along with this quick video tutorial to learn how. As always, be sure to listen to your body and work within YOUR pain-free available range.
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Sun Salutations for Work+Life Balance

You guys, I’ve been struggling lately. I’m having a hard time balancing work and my social life. If I don’t make time for family & fun, I become lonely. When I pause to enjoy, I fall behind with work. I filmed this video last week while on a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas to see Willie Nelson in concert. The weekend was filled with non-stop fun and laughter with one of my closest and dearest friends from Maui. While I did take time to film for a Stretching Sunday blog post, the few days I took
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Warm Figs Stuffed With Goat Cheese

Lately my recipe inspos have derived from gifts harvested by my clients. This autumn, I was delighted to receive some crops from one of my client’s fig trees. This super simple recipe is a perfect way to enjoy this sweet soft fruit with a hint of savory.Warm Figs Stuffed With Goat CheeseServings: 6 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 5 minsINGREDIENTS 6 fresh figs cut in half ¼ cup soft goat cheese 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with
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Kettlebell Flow Warm-up

This simple Kettlebell flow is a great way to warm-up or to complete your workout. Perform 6-8 reps, 4 sets, rest 1 minute in between sets.✔One-arm Row✔One-arm Clean✔Reverse Lunge ✔One-arm Press✔Rack & Switch SidesBe sure to start with a lightweight Kettlebell, progressing as you feel solid in your movements. As always listen to your body and remember to work within YOUR pain-free available range.
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One-arm Kettlebell Clean

The Clean is a hip movement used to get a Kettlebell from the ground to the “rack” position, and is required in most Olympic weightlifting sports. It requires full-body explosiveness by generating power through the extension of the hips and knees. Benefits of the Clean include: Increased Total-body Explosiveness Improved Grip Strength Improved Core Strength & Coordination Increased Power Production (Hips) Total Body Conditioning The one-arm Kettlebell clean delivers many of the same
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Yoga Flow: Psoas Stretch

The psoas, technically named iliopsoas, are two deep-seated core muscles that help support your back and so much more. Psoas major works by flexing the hip, while psoas minor acts to flex the lower spine. These muscles are unique in that they are the only muscles that connect the lumbar spine and lower body. They help us perform all sorts of daily activities, including walking and running. Due to its relationship to the glutes, stretching is essential to functional strength and therefore better
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