Tune Up Fitness® Self Care Blog

“Look at autonomic nervous system regulation as a skill, not a state.” – Ryan Glatt How does an overweight kid with ADD turn into a personal trainer specializing in brain-based fitness? Well, it all started with video game Dance Dance Revolution…

Hiking is a favorite form of exercise to many. It’s so much more than just walking up and downhill. You get fresh air, beautiful views, and a terrific feeling of accomplishment from actually covering ground, instead of going nowhere on a…

Just like yoga, saying No is a practice unto itself  I had my dream job. It encompassed everything that I had written down on a piece of paper a few years previously for what my ideal workday would look like.  When…

“How does that feel?”   This is the first question I ask clients when they are working out.  It is usually followed by, “Where do you feel that?”   I can offer feedback about technique, but if a client feels pain or is…

Have you ever attended a yoga class during lunch and upon your return had a co-worker say, “Must be nice, I’m too busy for yoga”?   Or after getting a massage, have you overheard a friend mutter, “That’s great, if you can…

How do you get over 640k followers on Instagram as a PT? For Dr. Jen Esquer (AKA @docjenfit), movement isn’t just about “exercise,” it’s a way of life. Dr. Jen is a top-40 physical therapy influencer. She is ranked as one…

Do-at-home, no-equipment-needed, non-invasive therapeutic skills are indispensable for effectively managing stress, anxiety, exercise burnout, pain and more. The following three self-care skills and accompanying practices will help you understand and transform your experience of pain. Self-Care Skill #1: Notice Your Pain…

“No man can tell me what to do with my body. Only women’s magazines can do that.”  -Mindy Kaling, The Mindy Project There is plenty of pressure from the media and Instagram world to look thin (but also curvy!), confident and sexy. …

Good Posture: How the power of the pose can affect self confidence As a new yoga teacher, I attended a five-day retreat with yoga teaching legend Judith Lasater. The expertise in the room was overwhelming. I spent the first several days…