You’ve probably heard it before – exercise is a great way to relieve stress. See why moving your body can help; I make my case below: ● Reduce levels of stress hormones. Have you heard of cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal gland, and helps your body to cope with difficult situations – a little cortisol is not a bad thing. However, this stress hormone can build up in the body and can contribute to feelings of anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. ● I

Last time https://www.balanceforlifefitness.com/post/don-t-fear-the-turkish-getup-by-trainer-ken-c I blogged about kettlebells, I blogged about the Turkish getup, a favorite exercise of mine, as any of my clients can tell you. I mentioned that the unique quality of the kettlebell is that it “rewards ballistic power and maximum control”. The Turkish getup is the ultimate “maximum control” exercise, requiring precise foot placement, arm angle and integrity of movement, which

One in every four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease. I stated this in December when I wrote a Blog post about the...