Ketanga Fitness Retreats puts on fitness vacations all around the world (you can check out the full line up at KetangaFitness.com). On one of their recent fit trips to Tulum, the focus of the trip was recovery and mobility with Coach Chelsea Aguiar, and they used our...
By Coach Henness of ThoroughlyThriving.com As a run coach there are many things I enjoy, like celebrating my athlete’s successes. Equally as important, though, are the things that neither they nor I enjoy. Often that means saying these 3 things runners don’t want to...
This weekend, I took my pup, Zuri, on his first hike! He bounded up the trail, leaping boulders and splashing through mud, all with a smile plastered on his face. The day after the hike was full of naps, downward dogs, and slow ambles. Unfortunately, the next day was...
Epic Win: I ran my first trail half-marathon! Not So Epic: My lower back hurt while running and is still painful two days later. The lower back pain left me hobbling around, struggling to do even simple things like tie my shoes or lean down to pet my dog. Fortunately,...
As a thank you to the firefighters, policemen and women, and other first responders who put their lives on the line to serve us, we dedicate this post. Thank you for your service. It comes as no surprise that our first responders need to be physically able to do their...
You’re training for a big race. You’re excited. You’ve had some great workouts, and you feel on top of the world. Then, BAM! – out of nowhere, you begin experiencing nagging aches and pain that require days or weeks of rest and recovery. Increasing mileage and...
After binge watching hours upon hours of the 2016 Rio Olympics, you might be inspired to start training like an Olympian. But before you go crazy with ramped up mileage, double weights, and an extra dose of soreness, Happy Muscles Blog is here to help you learn how to...
As an endurance runner for many years, my daily run is often my favorite part of the day. Whether a tough mental run or one of those runs that seems effortless, the runitation* and post-run sense of accomplishment is the height of each day. Recently, however, my runs...
Who has a body covered in dark spots and is the king of the water? Introducing Michael Phelps, USA Olympic champion swimmer. While it may look like Phelps and several other Olympic athletes are slowly becoming Dalmatians, these dark purple dots are actually signs of...
Envision this: You go to the gym to lift. You grab an open squat rack, get your weight set, and position yourself in front of the mirror. You make sure to progress through the squat with your back slightly extended or perfectly neutral, pushing your hips back as you...
At one point or another, we all experience muscle pain. When that happens, we want the quick fix. We want to recline in our La-Z-Boy chair, take a magic pill, and watch our favorite show. Unfortunately, there’s no magic pill. There’s no fancy magnetic bracelet that...
