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Back to work
A day off after competing is always good, especially when you need to clear your head and do some inventory on what happened. Today I headed back to work to solidify some of my swing changes further and figure out why I went backwards when the pressure was on last week. The good news is…
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Cinco De Mayo Workout Alert!
Ok, this one is seriously awesome. In fact, I loved this workout so much that it will definitely become a regular in my routine each week. One, it utilizes kettlebells which are pretty much my favorite training tool right now. Two, it challenges the left and right sides separately which is always a nice change…
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A little recap
I took the last few days off from writing to focus on golf. This week was our annual PNGA Cup and it was a pretty physically and emotionally draining test. As with any round of golf, there were highs and lows, although right not the low feels pretty low. But I’m thankful for these opportunities…
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Empty the tank, then take time to reflect
I’m sharing this data today because I had a chance to stop in and take my favorite cycle class today. And the instructor Drew does something in his workouts that is truly making a huge impact on me. After one of the hardest sections of the workout where you literally feel your entire body tingling…
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How to use a foam roller to up your Dead Bug game
Lumbar stabilizing exercises are one of the most underrated exercises in any training program. Yes, they’re not super exciting, but the rate of return on them is huge! The Dead Bug in particular is one of those lumbar stabilizing exercises that is commonly used, but rarely performed correctly. But there are some simple solutions using…
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Sunday 20 Minute Circuit
Today I set the timer and grabbed a few of my favorite exercises and just went continuously with the goal of keeping a moderate heart rate level. My focus throughout was on my feet today and feeling them grab and engage the ground. I also kept in mind something I read from Meghan Calloway last…
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Good Enough
In the words of Dr. Bhrett McCabe, your good is good enough. Why not focus on what we’re good at and continue enhancing those skills. It’s great to work on the areas where we need improvement, but when the pressure is on you will lean on the skills you own and feel confident with. Love…
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Why stretch when you can grab weights!
Piggy backing off of yesterday’s post on warming up, today I wanted to share with you a few exercises that are great at preparing the body for activity by using weights. Yes, you are going to get some dumbbells or kettlebells in your hands as a way to get ready for your workout! Here’s the…
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Add this move to your warmup!
When we talk about warming up, it can’t just be about a few stretches or doing a few minutes of cardio. If you are preparing the body to do something dynamic, particularly playing golf, you need to stoke the fire and get the nervous system ready to go! That’s what this exercise is all about…