Month: October 2019 (page 2)

Note: originally published 7/12/2017 on my old website. New to Intuitive Eating? Check out more about it here, here and here. Many people on the body-positive/IE/HAES (Health at Every Size) journey quickly find that the diet mentality is also deep-rooted…

Note: Originally published 7/7/2017 on my old website. You don’t need lots of equipment to get a great workout! This series of exercises uses only a bench, and you can sub in a sturdy chair if you don’t have a…

Notes: originally published on 7/5/2017 on my old website. These movements help strengthen the powerful muscle groups in your lower back, bottom (glutes), and back of your thighs (hamstrings). Bridge: Single leg bridge: Marching bridges: Superman: Single leg deadlift /…

Note: originally published 6/30/2017 on my old website Try these plank variations for a fresh take on strengthening your core: Side to side (on elbows or straight arms) Toe touches (opposite or same side with reach) Swinging side plank Walking…

Note: originally published 6/29/2017 on my old website Try these body weight squat variations to strengthen your leg muscles and improve your balance. Prerequisite: Make sure you feel comfortable performing the basic body weight squat, pushing your knees out and…

Note: This blog was originally published on my old website on 6/28/2017 A body positive workout is a way of moving your body that feels good – It’s really that simple! We hear over and over that to get an…

Note: This was originally published on my old blog on 3/14/2016 Coach Jean, I’ve been seeing people rolling around at my gym and my friend told me lacrosse balls are great for working out knots in the back. Does this…

Note – this was originally published on my old website on 3/13/2016. Coach Jean, I hear a lot about meditation and “mindfulness,” should I be doing it? Where should I start? Quick Summary: Get curious about why you’d like to…