balance training

Balance Training: Why it Matters

It can be easy to forget about balance training when developing a fitness regimen. Nonetheless, just like endurance, resistance, and flexibility, it’s an important part of a well-rounded exercise program. Staying on top of it can make a difference in the way we move throughout our daily lives. The Value of Balance When our body Continue Reading

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Yoga for Depression – Can it Help?

Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a period of two weeks or longer during Continue Reading

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The Benefits of Deep Breathing

Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading

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Partner Exercises: Get Motivated to Move w/ Friends!

Summertime is one of the best times to get together with family and friends and encourage one another to stay active. Partner or group workouts don’t always have to be complicated or full of crazy moves. Even performing the same movement with your partner and adding small variations to common exercises can be enough to Continue Reading

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Indoor Cycling: Ride Into Fitness

Indoor cycling has gained popularity over the years due to the energetic nature of the classes and the results they bring. Classes like Spinning are designed to give students a full-on fitness experience. They consist of students riding stationary bikes while an instructor leads the commands while moving to jam-packed music. At first, it may Continue Reading

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Jackie and Janae’ of Glamour Girl Fitness!

Jackie and Janae Madison Glamour Girl Fitness Meet Jackie and Janae Madison of Glamour Girl and Mommy & Me Fitness!     Glamour Girl Fitness got started after Jackie Madison gave birth to her daughter Janae at the fabulous age of 43. Having been fit prior to giving birth, and being able to quickly return Continue Reading

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Transition to a Holistic Lifestyle-Lady Kay’s Corner

TRANSITIONING TO A MORE HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE By Kayla Moses-David There is a way of living that promotes health & wellness naturally, we call this way ‘holistic living’. According to an article by ‘Vitality Link’, holistic living recognizes what is needed for healthy, vital expression of the body, mind and spirit. There are 7 principles that Continue Reading

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Leaira of SouLight Dance Yoga

Leaira of SouLight Dance Yoga Using Self-Expression to Help Others By Rashida A. Marshall Finding ways to express yourself through movement can be a beautiful feeling. It can also be especially liberating when you are able to help others improve their lives at the same time. Leaira SouLight, the owner SouLight Dance Yoga is doing Continue Reading

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Prenatal Yoga: Mental, Emotional, & Physical Conditioning

Anything that we set our mind towards in life requires preparation. Whether it be mental, emotional, or physical preparation, most milestones in our lives are met through much conditioning and preparation. Before running a race, training is required. Before going to college, high school courses are required. Pregnancy is no different. As the body changes Continue Reading

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Core Moves to Try!

Our core is the central powerhouse of our body. It plays a major role in our overall stability, control, posture, and balance. At times, we may want to focus more on the aesthetic of our midsection. Yet, what’s more important is that regularly perform core moves that will maintain a healthy center. Below are two Continue Reading

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