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Almost everyone carries tension in their shoulders. While reading this, focus on your shoulders. Do they feel tense? Are they raised slightly, closer to your ears than they should be? 

Ankle strength and mobility are key components to staying active and injury-free. Ankles keep us balanced and absorb shock when our foot hits the ground.

Great weather Experts agree that the benefits of exercising outside outweigh spending time in the gym. Connecting with nature while exercising improves your mood and encourages you to workout longer, usually more intensely.

When it comes to training, there are a million routes you can take. Many in the fitness community often advocate that training outside is better than training indoors or inside a gym, and they have their reasons for it.

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, our days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are getting cooler. Seasons are a reminder that change is constant, and right now, during these cold, short days, it feels like this change is taking over my appetite.

Ah, the elusive runner's high. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. So, how do you gain more control over it?

Trail running has increased in popularity over the last decade to the point where there are almost as many trail races as road races. Like road races, trail races have many facets: flat, hilly, at altitude, at sea level, smooth single track, and gnarly rocks that include scrambles.

 A yoga practice can help you both on and off your mat. While the physical practice of yoga can help increase flexibility and build strength, there are countless ways a yoga practice can help off the mat, too. Here are some of my favorites:

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Rachel Carson

Exercise is everywhere. You hear about the benefits of exercise for health, mind, and spirit in the news, on social media, and even from your doctor or therapist.

In an ideal world, you can spend thirty to sixty minutes on your yoga mat daily. It’s essential to recognize that not every day will be a “spend 30-60 minutes on your yoga mat” kind of day.

“It never gets easier, you just get better.” -Unknown