Way Beyond Fitness

06/08/2023

Oh Scotland...let me count the ways! Did a solo trip to Edinburgh for 3 days. It was amazing!

05/05/2021

05/03/2021

I am thinking of you this morning. Want to know why? I had some wonderful company visit last week and guess what...they were in pain. Pain that kept them from sleeping at night. Let's be real..right now, good sleep is a priority to keep our immune system strong. We need it people!!!
My visitor was having some S.I. joint pain with a side of shoulder pain. Ouch! No wonder they I weren't sleeping.
Long story short with just a few restorative techniques we got them feeling lighter and sleeping like a champion. My thought was...why didn't they ask for help sooner?
So I am thinking of you today and wonder if you are trying to grin and bare it instead of asking for help. Are you? Help, that with just a few simple suggestions, can make a significant impact on your health. Especially in the middle of a pandemic. So I plead with you to keep your body a priority right now. You deserve to feel great, to move and sleep without pain. Just an email or phone call away if you need me. Many blessings!

03/25/2021

So excited to present a workshop at this amazing event that supports women in the tech industry. If you are interested in attending, check out the link below.

11/07/2020

Are you frustrated?

Maybe you don't know where to start.

Are you just putting your head down and pushing through the pain?

Have you tried PT and it still hurts?

How about surgery and the issue is returning.

Share with me what is frustrating you right now in the comments below.

11/06/2020

To wear a brace or not to wear a brace???

Overuse injuries stink. I am sitting here typing your right now with a torn rotator cuff and thumb tendinitis. Yes...the pain free coach gets injuries too dammit!

So as I wait for my PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection in February for my shoulder I am working on my thumb over use injury (did you know wrist, elbow and hand overuse injuries usually stem from shoulder instability? Yep..it's true!)

So your coach, who inspires you you move often and freely, is wearing a brace to decrease mobility? Yes, I am (she says with confidence). The reason? Its my right hand and I use it often!!!!

So, to brace or not to brace? To be honest, this is a case by case basis BUT I do know in order to get the natural process of inflammation to do its job you have to rest said injury. That is difficult to do if you still need to work, show up for your family, or have commitments you can't escape. During that time a little 'support' can go a long way.

BUT between those dedicated hours you have to take the time to rehab (move correctly) and ice.

Are you ready to heal? Be pain free?
Visit my website to get my free guide on 3 Things you May be Doing that are Causing You Limiting Joint Pain! (anyone have a suggestion for a shorter title...message me 😉)

11/05/2020

How do you boost efficiency of your collagen supplement?

Collagen is one of the many supplements recommended when dealing with joint pain and injuries. Just remember, to get the most bang for your buck you need this one critical ingredient! (Otherwise your are just getting the benefits if expensive p*e and p**p.)

That essential ingredient????

Movement baby!

Physical, mechanical, and environmental stressors are the key ingredient needed to boost the efficiency of collagen. It is what triggers fibroblastic activity so the tissue will remodel (so you look, feel, and move younger...sign me up!)

So make sure and add variable movements, lifts, reaches, swings, and metabolic challenges to get the fibroblasts demand up!

This multiplanar approach to movement along side of collagen supplementation is the best use of your money (spent on collagen supps and powders).

08/10/2020

16th wedding anniversary in The Beartooths.

Hiking, catching 'brookies', and making memories with the family.

08/04/2020

So hot outside!! How are you adapting your workouts to the heat?

If it's too cold or too hot, take your workouts inside OR move them to an earlier or later time in the day.

07/31/2020

How do your feet line up when you walk?

I was watching my neighbors toddler walk yesterday and took a moment to enjoy the amazing flawless design of his feet. Despite some stumbling and balance issues (which the little guys is conquering like a champ I might add) his feet were perfectly aligned. The outside edge from the base of his heel to the outside edge of his pinkie toe was a straight line. I mean grab that level and I dare to test it straight....with every step! It was alignment in its finest hour.

Do your feet do that?

I dare you to try it out.

Stand up with your feet hip pointer width. Now turn your feet in (yes, most of us will have to turn the ball part of our feet in). Line up the whole outside edge of your foot. How does that feel?

Weird right? Do your knees feel funky? How about your hips? Low back have something to say?

This is how the foot should live BUT through years of repetitive motion and compensation your perfect baby feet have learned bad habits.

Your challenge...learn how you can bring your body back toward its original design.

Want to find your baby feet position (in a pain free and non-intrusive way) let's connect!