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Jan 8 2018

Finding Second Gear

by Marilyn McKenna

Current life status: rehabbing from total knee replacement surgery. Current state of mind: trying to figure out how this will impact my life, my work, my workouts, my body, and my motivation in the future. Current goal: seize this challenge as an opportunity to find a more balanced way of living. The knee that’s been […]

Filed Under: Close to Home, Fitness Tagged With: Balance, Binge Eating, Bodybuilding, Running

Jan 5 2016

6 ways your workout may be missing the mark

by Marilyn McKenna

It’s early January and as predictable as swallows flying to Capistrano or rain falling in Seattle, my gym is packed once again. Don’t get me wrong; I hold no animosity toward those who join a gym in January. They’re following through on their New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy, and what’s not to […]

Filed Under: Cardio, Fitness, Strength Training, Weight Loss Tagged With: 10-20-30, Balance, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Cardio, Fitness Goals, Flexibility, Gym Workout, HIIT, Insanity, New Year, New Year's Resolution, New Years Goals, Shawn T, Strength Training

Oct 24 2015

Productivity in the balance

by Marilyn McKenna

I have a love/hate relationship with my to-do list. On one hand, making that list each morning helps me feel focused and organized. My work is purposeful and prioritized, so I feel accomplished at the end of the day. On the other hand, I have occasional days when my inner 4-year-old rears her obstinate head, […]

Filed Under: Newsletters Tagged With: Balance, Life Work Balance, Newsletter, Productivity, Seahawks, UW Huskies

Jun 23 2015

The 4 elements of fitness

by Marilyn McKenna

There are four elements of fitness; does your workout hit them all? They are: strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. You could argue the balance one with me, but really why would you? (Besides, it’s my blog, so I win.) No, I’m teasing (mostly). But seriously, balance is a very important part of functional movement, especially as […]

Filed Under: Cardio, Fitness, Strength Training Tagged With: Balance, Elements of Fitness, Fitness, Flexibility, Hot Yoga, Namaste, Running Injuries, Stamina, Strength, Yoga

Nov 14 2014

Tip the workout balance in your favor: Guest blog by Trainer Taryn

by Taryn Langlois

We think of someone who’s “fit” as having exceptional stamina, endurance and strength. We might even be willing to add in flexibility. But balance? When Marilyn and I started working out together, it didn’t take long for her to realize that many of the exercises I was giving her challenged her balance. “Why?” she wanted […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Weight Loss Tagged With: Balance, Fitness, Workout

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