Independence Fitness Coaching

I’m going to say this because you’re my friends stop f***ing up this movement. Here’s a couple variations of a knee raise to help you out.

Virtual Yoga Based Strength Training (YBST) Classes with @independencefitcoach @pilateshabitat Wednesday 10am EST @independencefitcoach ... Friday 9:15am EST @independencefitcoach YBST Yoga Based Strength Training Power + Grace = Balance Standing warrior postures are merged with targeted exercises for a holistic combination of stretch, balance and strength. Sign up at pilateshabitat.com (link in bio) 45min -$10 #strength #power #grace #balance #yoga #mindful #focus #independence #stretch #yogamen #beard

Join me free tomorrow @9:15am on Zoom for Yoga Based Strength Training. We can't help but to look from the outside in when interpreting exercise. YBST is taught from the inside out. Follow the link to sign up https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass

I've been doing my yoga based strength training class for years and now I'm teaching it virtually through Pilates Habitat. Join me for a free first class of YBST on Wednesday @ 10am and Friday @ 9:15am https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass

The split squat might be the best holistic leg exercise there is. Unless you’re pretty near symmetrical most novice exercisers will compensate with their dominant leg. In this clip I’m performing a loaded version but it can also be effective with only body weight. Both versions require you to focus on a few things to get the most out of this movement. Here are some but certainly not all. Ground yourself through the working leg, feel your feet m...ake full contact with the floor (imagine being secured by a long pole that extends from the middle of your foot 10 feet into the ground). The support leg is just that, providing support to maintain balance. Do not press the top of your foot into the support to complete this rep. PAUSE.....BREATHE. Once your foot is set and balanced, focus on neutral pelvis and gently engage your glutes. PAUSE......Breathe. Slowly bend the knee in an effort to drop straight down. Focus on control and deceleration. Allow the passive/support leg to stretch lightly through the front of the thigh. PAUSE.....BREATHE. Utilize a slow controlled straightening of the leg focusing on the glutes. If you can’t feel them, slow down. Don’t get anxious at the bottom, stay with it. Keep your hands relatively close to the body through the whole movement to enhance proper joint centration through the hips and shoulders. Keep looking straight ahead through the whole set and align your head in a good posture position. Imagine walking assertively down the street. This movement can be paired with any upper body exercise for a complete session that encompasses both aerobic and strength training. For more complete explanations check out my YouTube channel. See more

I rarely take the straight path. When someone tells me to set a goal I bristle. It feels boring, a set up for disappointment. Every fucking self help, Ted talking talking head might tell you to do that. I’ve reached goals before only to feel what was always there, which is myself. Thoughts of what’s next or is this it ping around in my brain. I should probably enjoy the moment and would advise others to do that. But I enjoy consistent motion with no brakes. #rebellious #illusethebackdoorthanks #keepthinking #complexsimplicity

So says the voice in my head when I see someone mauling a movement at the gym. Hey, can I show you a better way to do that is what comes out of my mouth. I really love giving people simple tools to make exercises more accessible, functional and effective. It really lights me up to take a few moments to change someone’s perspective regarding training. If you’ve ever asked yourself what the F*** am I doing? Let’s jump on FaceTime or Zoom for a few minutes and we can figure it out. #onlintraining #whatthefuck #changeyourperspective #changeyourmindset

We place ourselves in controlled compromised positions to acclimate ourselves to imbalances. In our controlled environments and positions we have the opportunity to experience imbalance and deal with it methodically. We can slow down, look straight ahead, refocus on our target and put ourselves in the best position to achieve success. Don’t just get it done. Be in the process of doing it. #stationarylunges #lunges #legworkout #mindbodyspirit #exercise #exercisemotivation #movingmeditation

Don't just get it done. Be in the process of doing it.