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A one second pause can make all the difference Incorporating paused reps into your workout routine is an effective way to create progressive load on your muscles. Incorporating a pause before you say or do anything is an effective way to avoid extra stress and helps you create more ease and flow into your life. ... An extra second can make all the difference. See where you can take an extra couple seconds today to just take a pause, rest, and bring awareness to the moment. . . . . . . . . . #pausereps #ringrows #mindfulness #calisthenics #mindbodyfit #glendaleca #remotecoach #backandbis #slowitdown #feelmore

Handstand push ups facing the wall. I got 4 sets of 5 reps with pretty good form. That's PR for me. I’ve come a long way with these and am really happy with my progress. ... A couple months ago I started my journey to the handstand push up. Here are the progressions I’ve used 1- Pike pushups on the ground 2- Pike pushups on the parallettes 3- Pike pushups with my feet elevated on the parallettes 4- Handstand pushups facing away from the wall on parallettes 5- Handstand pushups facing wall on the parallettes (I was only hitting a couple reps with these, I think I jumped one step too soon so I regressed) 6- Now I’m working handstand pushups facing the wall on the ground. I’ll be working these until I can comfortably do sets of 10 reps, and then I’ll go back to the parallettes. And then once my strength and conditioning is in place start working some negative freestanding, and then excited to bump out a few full reps in the middle of the room :) . . . . . . . . #handstand #handstandpushup #shoulderstrength #shouldermobility #bodyawareness #skilldevelopment #gymnasticsstrength #calisthenics #progressiveoverload #learning #corework #progress #onlinefitnesscoach #glendaleca #mindbodyfit #gmbtrainer #opexanywhere

Stillness and Meditation I’ve been practicing meditation for about 8 years now. I remember the first time I tried it. I set a timer on for 3 minutes, closed my eyes and decided no matter what happened I wasn’t going to open them up until I heard the alarm ring. ... It was a long 3 minutes and I had no idea what I was looking for. Thoughts kept running through my mind, I wonder how long it’s been is the timer still on what am I supposed to feel should I be doing anything different and it went on and on in so many directions until finally the alarm went off and I opened my eyes. It felt like nothing had happened, but I was determined to get this practice going. Deep down I knew there was a lot of benefit to meditation and I wanted to learn how to do it better. Soon the 3 minutes felt like no time. I would sit down and before I knew it 3 minutes was up. So gradually I bumped the time up to 4 mins, then 5 mins, and I kept going like that until I got to 20 mins. Now I do about 15-20 mins everyday. I love moving and I love thinking and using my mind but without stillness and without slowing down the mind I find myself going out of balance. It’s been a great practice, it’s helped with my mental clarity, my emotional resilience, it’s been a big part of my flexibility practice, it’s helped me bring awareness to my breath and posture. It’s so simple but it’s got so many benefits. Do you meditate? Leave a comment and let me know if you do. #meditation #stillness #insighttimer #balance #mindfulness #breathing #posture #alignment #flexibility #practice #glendaleca #healthyliving #moving #thinking #feeling #being

A one second pause can make all the difference Incorporating paused reps into your workout routine is an effective way to create progressive load on your muscles. Incorporating a pause before you say or do anything is an effective way to avoid extra stress and helps you create more ease and flow into your life. ... An extra second can make all the difference. See where you can take an extra couple seconds today to just take a pause, rest, and bring awareness to the moment. . . . . . . . . . #pausereps #ringrows #mindfulness #calisthenics #mindbodyfit #glendaleca #remotecoach #backandbis #slowitdown #feelmore

Handstand push ups facing the wall. I got 4 sets of 5 reps with pretty good form. That's PR for me. I’ve come a long way with these and am really happy with my progress. ... A couple months ago I started my journey to the handstand push up. Here are the progressions I’ve used 1- Pike pushups on the ground 2- Pike pushups on the parallettes 3- Pike pushups with my feet elevated on the parallettes 4- Handstand pushups facing away from the wall on parallettes 5- Handstand pushups facing wall on the parallettes (I was only hitting a couple reps with these, I think I jumped one step too soon so I regressed) 6- Now I’m working handstand pushups facing the wall on the ground. I’ll be working these until I can comfortably do sets of 10 reps, and then I’ll go back to the parallettes. And then once my strength and conditioning is in place start working some negative freestanding, and then excited to bump out a few full reps in the middle of the room :) . . . . . . . . #handstand #handstandpushup #shoulderstrength #shouldermobility #bodyawareness #skilldevelopment #gymnasticsstrength #calisthenics #progressiveoverload #learning #corework #progress #onlinefitnesscoach #glendaleca #mindbodyfit #gmbtrainer #opexanywhere

Bodyweight Shoulder Pump Since quarantine started I shifted most of my focus to bodyweight training. Even though I have access to equipment I thought it would be a nice experiment to see if I can maintain my strength and muscle mass while still keeping things simple.... Worked out really well for me. I feel stronger then ever. And I feel better too. The Pike Push Up has been one of my favorites I’ve been playing around with. I started on the ground, then I added the parallettes, then I elevated my feet, then I went up against the wall and started working handstand push ups. In this video I’m working higher reps and focusing on getting a nice pump. A few months ago these were very tough. Now they’re like butter #bodyweighttraining #calisthenics #athomeworkout #shoulderstrength #shoulderhealth #strength #handstand #handstandpush up #hypertrophy #keepitsimple #glendaeca #onlinefitnesscoach #gmbtrainer #opexanywhere

I’m adding toes to bar to my training routine this month. I usually choose to work anywhere from 6-8 exercises at a time. I work those 3x a week for 4-6 weeks, then I take a deload week giving my body some extra rest while I go over the progress I’ve made and plan the next cycle. Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time working my grip strength, my shoulder stability, my core strength, and my flexibility and now I’m able to add these in the mix without any issues. It’s a tough movement, I wouldn’t suggest jumping right into these if you haven’t done the preparatory work, but once you get these down they are a great tool in your toolbox.

Pseudo planche push up Here’s a pushing variation I’ve incorporated into my current training program. It’s a great movement because it gives you the opportunity to increase the difficulty and the amount of force on your muscles by simply changing your hand position. The closer your hands are to your feet the harder the movement gets. ... If you’ve been doing a bunch of push ups and they aren’t doing much for you anymore this can be a good option to change things up. #mindbodyfit #bodyweighttraining #calisthenics #worksmart #physicalautonomy #gmbtrainer #opexfitness #glendaleca #personaltrainer #onlinecoach

Stillness and Meditation I’ve been practicing meditation for about 8 years now. I remember the first time I tried it. I set a timer on for 3 minutes, closed my eyes and decided no matter what happened I wasn’t going to open them up until I heard the alarm ring. ... It was a long 3 minutes and I had no idea what I was looking for. Thoughts kept running through my mind, I wonder how long it’s been is the timer still on what am I supposed to feel should I be doing anything different and it went on and on in so many directions until finally the alarm went off and I opened my eyes. It felt like nothing had happened, but I was determined to get this practice going. Deep down I knew there was a lot of benefit to meditation and I wanted to learn how to do it better. Soon the 3 minutes felt like no time. I would sit down and before I knew it 3 minutes was up. So gradually I bumped the time up to 4 mins, then 5 mins, and I kept going like that until I got to 20 mins. Now I do about 15-20 mins everyday. I love moving and I love thinking and using my mind but without stillness and without slowing down the mind I find myself going out of balance. It’s been a great practice, it’s helped with my mental clarity, my emotional resilience, it’s been a big part of my flexibility practice, it’s helped me bring awareness to my breath and posture. It’s so simple but it’s got so many benefits. Do you meditate? Leave a comment and let me know if you do. #meditation #stillness #insighttimer #balance #mindfulness #breathing #posture #alignment #flexibility #practice #glendaleca #healthyliving #moving #thinking #feeling #being

I’m adding toes to bar to my training routine this month. I usually choose to work anywhere from 6-8 exercises at a time. I work those 3x a week for 4-6 weeks, then I take a deload week giving my body some extra rest while I go over the progress I’ve made and plan the next cycle. Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time working my grip strength, my shoulder stability, my core strength, and my flexibility and now I’m able to add these in the mix without any issues. It’s a tough movement, I wouldn’t suggest jumping right into these if you haven’t done the preparatory work, but once you get these down they are a great tool in your toolbox.

Pseudo planche push up Here’s a pushing variation I’ve incorporated into my current training program. It’s a great movement because it gives you the opportunity to increase the difficulty and the amount of force on your muscles by simply changing your hand position. The closer your hands are to your feet the harder the movement gets. ... If you’ve been doing a bunch of push ups and they aren’t doing much for you anymore this can be a good option to change things up. #mindbodyfit #bodyweighttraining #calisthenics #worksmart #physicalautonomy #gmbtrainer #opexfitness #glendaleca #personaltrainer #onlinecoach

Box supported pike shoulder taps Here’s a fun handstand exercise you can do at home. Start with your hands on the ground, put your feet on a box or any stable elevated surface, get your hips over you shoulders, lock out your arms and push into the ground. Once you feel comfortable in that pike position, start shifting your weight to one side, tap your shoulder with the opposite hand. ... Start with a few reps first to make sure you can do them correctly. Once you’ve got it down you can add this to your workouts either as a warm up, conditioning for your shoulders at the end of a workout, or just as a little movement piece to play with during a break in your day. #handstand #dailymovement #mindbodyfit #gmbtrainer #shoulderhealth #shoulderstability #fitness #glendaleca #habits #practice

Something clicked the other day and these felt a lot better An interesting benefit of calisthenics and bodyweight training is the dopamine rush you feel when you learn a new progression. All the work you put in pays off and you get an upgrade in your body. Now you’re able to do something you couldn’t do before. ... That feels good. You’ve expanded.

Staying balanced: Physically Mentally Emotionally ... There’s plenty of things going on right now that can knock you out of balance. Stay focused. Breathe. Take care of yourself. Be excited about your future. We’re going to get through this. It’s okay. #mindbodyfit #beamtribe #gmbtrainer #balance #onlinecoach #healthyfeet #healthyhips #supportlocal

Give your body some #love with these two movements. #gluteroll and #scorpiontwist Do a set first thing in the morning to mobilize your hips, spine, and shoulders. ... Make doing some form of light mobility or flexibility work a daily morning habit and feel better for the rest of the day. #dailymobility #morninghabits #healthybodyhealthymind #mindbodyfit #gmbtrainer #opexanywhere

You could build muscle and gain some serious strength with bodyweight training only. Since the gyms shut down and everyone is stuck at home I decided to switch over to strictly bodyweight training to get a better idea of what my clients might be going through. And I have to say, I’m feeling better then ever.... All you need is a #pullupbar , a set of #gymnasticsrings , and a pair of #parallettes to get a serious pump. I’m taking this time as an opportunity to learn new things. To get back to the basics and build a stronger foundation for what’s ahead. Were all presented with a great opportunity to change for the better. I’m doing my best to take full advantage. I hope you guys are too. #remotelearning #remotecoaching #backtothebasics #bodyweightworkout #bodyweighttraining #mindbodyfit #fullbodyworkout #strengthtraining #skillup #opportunity #stayhome #stayhealthy #weregonnagetthroughthis

#handstandchallenge2020 with @garagegymgirl It’s cool to see people staying connected. There’s a bunch of fun challenges going around right now. Day 1 of the handstand challenge was accumulate 3 mins in crow pose. I did 3 sets of 1 minute :) ... Find what works for you and stay active. #gmbfitness #gmbtrainer #stayhome #handstand #workoutathome #remotelearning #remotecoaching #stayactive #stayhealthy #opexfitness #mindbodyfit

Audrey and I got engaged! The plan was to ask her on the Spring Equinox, when one season ends, and a new one starts. It was a symbolic day for me. A time for new beginnings with a wave of fresh #Energy that would support the next phase of our #relationship.... And because of all the chaos happening around us right now, I almost changed the plan. But as soon as I felt into that decision I knew that would though everything off. That's not how I wanted to start this next cycle. So I stuck to the plan and everything unfolded perfectly. As they always do when you do things with intention. It was a great day, and we brought joy to our friends and family. You might not be able to change the conditions, but you can change the way you react to them. You have control of your Energy, which means you have control over the way you feel because you have control over what you Focus on and the thoughts you think You're Dreams don't need to put on pause. You're Focus doesn't need to get scattered You're work isn't done Now more then ever we need to be aware of the Energy we are projecting into the world. Don't stop working towards your dreams and striving to be your best

Backbends + Breathing One of my favorite moves from the 14 day backbend challenge with @lucasrockwood from @yogabody. You need 3 things for a Healthy Back... 1- Strength 2- Flexibility 3- Balance Not balance like balancing on one foot but balance between the left and right side of your body I spend just as much time on these kinds of maintenance and prehab exercises as I do on strength and conditioning work. #Sustainable long-term #Health, while staying #clear-minded and #vital is the #Goal. Take some time to take care of yourself today. Reach out and let me know if I can help