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The movie “Barbie” has been praised for celebrating and criticizing femininity. As a mother and as a media savant, I could not help but view “Barbie” with a more narrow lens: a movie that is, at its heart, about mothers and daughters. The plot of the film revolves around a life-size Barbie doll (Margot…
If you pre-ordered Cathe’s 2023 video downloads, here is what you need to do: Step #1: Click here to go to the order page for the 3-Workout Bundle, -OR- Click here to go to the order page for the 4-Workout Bundle. Step #2: Click on the “Add To Cart” button. Step #3: Complete your “purchase”…
Dancer and choreographer Kaleila Jordan will have you sweating in this quick and festive 10-minute dance session, combining holiday-themed hip-hop moves with high-intensity interval training. Throughout each of the choreographed segments, she alternates between slower movements, like body rolls and lunges, before jumping into faster hops and kicks. Her full-body program is short and sweet,…
It’s been a very emotional few days. I am trying to just let go of the incident with Eli’s surgery, and I’m making sure not to harp on it out loud at home, but I’m just so angry at the dentist (and staff) for treating us so poorly. And now I am super worried about…
Last weekend was one of the few weekends I had off, kind of. I still taught class on Sunday but had Friday and Saturday off so it’s all good. Today, Monday, Swedes have off as well but we continued on with Mysore class today. I’ve been traveling a lot over the weekends but since it…
Their social and civic values, in particular, influence their concern for others’ welfare. Recently, we researched to explore possible links between sport and promoting social issues and the collective good. We explored the shared learning opportunities that exist between two areas in the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and Citizenship and Civics Education. Sport and civic…
The search for the ultimate muscle-building workout feels endless. We get caught up tracking training volume and frequency, but there’s a secret weapon that often gets overlooked: the intensity of each rep. Let me introduce you to the power of “effective reps” – where the real muscle-growth magic happens. It’s time to move beyond mindlessly…
In one TikTok video, footage of a thin woman in a one-piece bathing suit transitions to a video of the same woman now proudly displaying her buns of steel in a thongkini: “POV: you traded Pilates for real weight training,” the voiceover and an onscreen caption say. Implied here, of course, is that this creator…
Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’m so excited because I have a new podcast up with Josh Kreifels. I follow the account that he shares with his wife over on Instagram, and love their approach to healthy living. I align with a lot of his values and messaging, and am so thrilled…
Since breaking my blogging streak recently (blogging daily starting Jan 1, 2020), I’ve been writing less and less frequently. I always said that’s what would happen if I broke my streak! When I can’t think of what to write, I just choose not to instead of stressing about it. So, that led to irregular posting….
A spirit that lives in this world and does not wear the shirt of love, such an existence is a deep disgrace. Be foolishly in love, because love is all there is. There is no way into presence except through a love exchange. If someone asks, But what is love? answer, Dissolving the will. True…
?Papaya is a great tasting fruit that is common around the world but not so much in North America. It’s a shame because the taste and texture of Papaya is great but the health benefits are also fantastic for all of us. Papaya Vitamins and Antioxidants A serving of Papaya has 14% of our daily…
In June, the story that drew the most attention from our audience was Maria O’Sullivan’s article from Monash University on whether people without vaccination certificates should be banned from theatres, restaurants, and shops. The article has been read more than 500,000 times. ABC News cited the article as an expert commentary, and Maria was interviewed…
Forget spending hours completing a workout – circuit training brings efficiency back to strength workouts. This time-saving approach claims to torch fat and build muscle with quick rounds of exercises and short rest periods. But does circuit training really stack up to traditional lifting when it comes to gains? Can a 30-minute sweat session…
The data is securely locked in and disclaimers are popping up on social media. Yes, the much-anticipated Spotify Wrapped has arrived. The year-end musical roundup has held us captive since 2016, and the reason is crystal clear: it allows us to delve deeper into our own psyche. Analyzing our typically private, headphone-clad listening habits, the…
Sharing a roundup of cute and festive outfits for holiday parties this season. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning! We’re back in the swing of things after our trip and looking forward to upcoming holiday events, festivities, and travels. What are you looking forward to right now? I’m so excited…
Continuing with part two of yesterday’s post. I’ll leave this intro as it is, in case you missed it. Here is a link: My Favorite Things! In the Kitchen. I’ve been meaning to put this post together for months now. I like to do a “favorite things” post once a year–I usually think of it…
A spirit that lives in this world and does not wear the shirt of love, such an existence is a deep disgrace. Be foolishly in love, because love is all there is. There is no way into presence except through a love exchange. If someone asks, But what is love? answer, Dissolving the will. True…
Water is essential when we are trying to get healthy. The fact is that many of us do not drink enough water to stay well hydrated and although we can be a bit dehydrated all of the time it is much better to be well hydrated by drinking water The argument always comes up that…
Medical clinics require a good fitout to ensure maximum patient efficiency, comfort and satisfaction. However, fitting out a medical clinic can come at a steep price. With rent, equipment expenses and salaries to pay for, saving on your medical fit outs can be crucial in ensuring that your clinic stays profitable. Here are some…
How deep can you squat? If the answer is “not so low,” you’re probably looking for ways to increase your squat depth. But before you try to maximize your max depth PR, let’s look at what factors affect how deep you can (and should) safely squat. Your anatomy plays a key role in how deep…