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Aug 23, 2024

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Getting Great: Adaptive Resistance and Isokinetic Training: Optimizing Muscle Growth and Fat Loss
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Getting Great: Adaptive Resistance and Isokinetic Training: Optimizing Muscle Growth and Fat Loss

Ever wonder how that gym buddy of yours keeps sculpting their physique while juggling a dozen other life commitments? For this Ashtanga yoga practitioner, the secret sauce often lies in mixing the right ingredients of training modalities and intensities. I‘ve been particularly partial to adaptive resistance and isokinetic training as part of my routine. Adaptive resistance is like that diligent spotter who helps carry some weight when you’re battling through injuries, ensuring you keep making gains even when life throws curveballs—like a car sending me tumbling through the air. After injuries to my wrist, shoulder, ribs, and ankle, and a good amount of warrior poses on my mat, I am delighted to say that both weight training and Ashtanga yoga continued. Adaptive resistance was a…

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Navigating Overtraining in Ashtanga Yoga: Signs, Solutions, and Self-Care
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Navigating Overtraining in Ashtanga Yoga: Signs, Solutions, and Self-Care

We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You dive headfirst into the wonderland of Ashtanga Yoga, blissfully aware of the transformative power of each pose—until one day, the thought of stepping onto your mat feels more like a chore than a joy. Overtraining can sneak up on even the most enthusiastic yogis, often disguised as the eager pursuit of progress. In a world that glorifies hustle, it’s essential to pause and acknowledge that our bodies need time to recover as much as they need movement. Just like a speedy sports car requires a pit stop, o too do we, lest we find ourselves stalling on the yoga highway. This article will dive into recognizing the early signs of overtraining, crafting a holistic plan for self-care, and…

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this is Liz celebrating her nuptials– I used it for an article about celebrating jump throughs 😅

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Jun 9, 2024

The image features a colorful illustration of a figure in red against a blue background with wave patterns. The text expresses a bold and defiant message celebrating Pride.
Text in image: Happy Pride to me. I’m fucking indomitable, motherfuckers.

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May 23, 2024

The photo shows two men in a dance studio, with one man taking a selfie while holding a bag and the other man smiling in the background. The mood appears to be celebratory, as indicated by the birthday message written on the mirror.
Text in image: Happy Birthday Michael! Namaste 🙂

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