Friday, August 11, 2023

Old Man Balance Test

 Here’s a fun test that you can do to challenge your balance and coordination.  It’s called the “Old Man Balance Test” and was created by coach Chris Henshaw as a fun little competition with his kids.

You start by putting your socks and shoes on the floor in front of you.  Standing on one leg you reach down and grab your sock and you put it on without placing your foot down.  Then you reach down and grab your shoe and put your shoe on and tie it without touching the floor.   You then switch and do it on the other side.   

This is a great two minute balance practice and you don't have to be an old man to try it. This can help identify flexibility and balance issues regardless of your age!




Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Kirtan Chanting

 Ever do Kirtan chanting? 

Join me at our cottage as we follow Shell Andrea with the Yogic practice of Kirtan, a collaborative call and response chanting technique using music, mantras and meditation to help calm the mind, connect and uplift the soul.

Sunday August 6th 1-3pm. 

$35

Beveridge Beach - Maybrun Road, Sioux Narrows

Register at:  shellyogakirtan@gmail.com


Saturday, June 24, 2023

3 Quick Ways to live a Happier Life

 Happy weekend!  And a specially exciting one for me.  My daughter Kirsten gets married today!  So I’m going to make it quick….


Here’s are three quick things you can do today to live a Happier Life;


1. Start by setting a low bar for happiness.

According to Henrik Edberg author of the Positivity Blog, when you wake up in the morning and consider the small things or what one takes for granted you actually appreciate things more.

The food, my work, the weather, the small events of the day becomes not everyday stuff but something to feel happy you have


2. Help someone out.

Giving someone a hand, words of encouragement or a hug are powerful things to build a happy life.


3. Be Kind to yourself

Change your input to things that are kind and constructive.  Replace destructive messages

From the world around you with practical personal development solutions or spend more time in nature, meditate and recharge yourself.


To read more check out Hendrik’s blog article:

https://www.positivityblog.com/happy-today/



Saturday, April 8, 2023

Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2023

 According to the annual ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® worldwide survey for fitness trends of 2023,wearable technology came in as number one, followed by Strength Training with free weights and Body Weight training.  If you look at the entire list you will find that Dynabody Fitness and Health is involved in almost all the trends!

Although wearing technology and mobile apps are great for keeping you accountable, they are only tools to help you be active, but they don’t directly improve your strength and mobility.  But we know that don’t we?


If you go over the complete list you will see that Dynabody Fitness & Health is involved with each trend - one way or another.  No matter how you look at it, exercise is the one thing that not only increases your Life-Span but your Health-span also.


Doing a multi-functional workout with dumbbells or your own bodyweight not only works your major muscle groups but also activates your core stabilizer muscles.  This would be considered Functional Training – the meat and potatoes of my classes.   Not only does this improve your strength and mobility but carries over into better posture and control as you have to isometrically maintain stability while working the other side of the body. This neurological adaptation brings a natural progression of your fitness abilities.  You activate more muscles fibers while concentrating on form.  It has been a staple of my workouts for years! 


Most of the newbies are surprised at what they can do when they take on a “can do” attitude and stop thinking that they “can’t” do that weight.  Of course safety is always number one priority, and when using a heavier weight maintaining the load throughout the motion is much easier on the body.  With a heavier weight there is less jerking and snapping of the joints, and thus, less chance of injury.


Plus you build strength rather than just go through the motions.   I like to use the example of painting a ceiling, you can do it for a long time and your shoulder gets sore.  But you didn’t strengthen the shoulder.  It’s just like going to the gym and seeing someone grab that 10 lb weight and rattle of 20 reps while chatting to their buddy.  A total waste of time!


Following the latest trend is not necessarily a bad thing.  You just have to realize that there are no magic pills, no short-cuts, no special diets, machines or routines that will result in 

you being in great shape without effort.  If they help you to move ahead that’s great.


It is important to create a lifestyle that works for you and that you will maintain for a healthy life.  The best results come from a long-term strategy involving permanent change in both eating and activity habits.  You can live your life in good health – it’s your reality - start now!



ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 27(1):p 9-18, 1/2 2023. | DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000834

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2023/01000/Worldwide_Survey_of_Fitness_Trends_for_2023.6.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&collectionId=1


Thursday, April 6, 2023

Easter's coming - time to Hop to it!

Join the Easter Bunny and get a sense of satisfaction, motivation and increased endorphins “Hello happiness!” you need! 


Spring Classes  6:30-7:30 pm

DYNABODY TOTAL FITNESS CLASS– 10 Tuesdays Bannatyne School

April 11 – June 13, 2023

DYNABODY TOTAL FITNESS CLASS– 10 Thursdays Strathmillan School

April 13 – June 15, 2023

 



Saturday, March 11, 2023

You are Appreciated

 I Hope you know that YOU are appreciated! 

Some of us don’t hear "thank you" enough for all the hard work at home and at work . . . 

So I just want to say: THANK YOU again for being YOu.

It’s tough making a commitment to yourself and your growth, even during times of extreme uncertainty. 

If you haven’t reached your goals yet, that’s okay. 

If you haven’t created your ideal lifestyle yet, that’s okay.

If you still have self-doubt or fear or anxiety, that’s okay too . . . 

I congratulate YOU on just BEING here now . . .

and for me, taking the time to read my blog, emails, etc

It’s all towards the right direction to improve your mind, body and soul.