Tune Up Fitness® Self Care Blog

During the holidays it’s normal to go off track from your typical eating and movement habits.  You could find yourself eating more animal or dairy products than normal. Your food might be much saltier with someone else seasoning it. You may…

Interested in building emotional resiliency?  Self-compassion may be the entry point to expanding your perspective. I obsess about people. I was born with what my granny called her “what makes people tick?” gene – why does someone think, feel, or act…

“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…