A woman dancing gracefully on a flat surface with a musical instrument nearby.

“How do you move like that?” This is a question I hear on a regular basis. My students want to know if there is a shortcut to moving more “like a dancer” without actually taking dance classes. I get it, not…

A mentor guiding a group to perfect their exercise form.

Erin Paruszewski earned her success the hard way: by healing her own chronic pain, then choosing to ignore the naysayers and build an innovative fitness franchise to share what she learned. There is little we respect more here at Tune Up…

A shirtless man powerfully throwing a rugby ball.

Taking a playful approach to learning new skills isn’t just for the fun of it. There’s substantial evidence that proves the power of play to reduce stress, enhance performance, and forge social bonds that boost creativity and innovation.   In fact,…

A woman standing with a yoga block behind her head.

“The stereotype of older people is changing. The stereotype, where your life is done at 65, is changing. There’s a whole new lifespan and integrity around being an older person and I want to be a front-runner in that. (bobbergdesigns.com) ”…

A woman laughing softly with her eyes closed.

Acute injuries are sudden and brutal. When my accident happened, I lost my independence in an instant. It was a traumatic incident that resulted in a cascade of negative effects on not just my physical, but mental health. The Emotional Journey…

A woman balancing on a Coregeous ball under her hips.

Picture new parents with babe in arms… picture a musician deep in the flow of a favorite piece… a child on a rocking horse… the crowd during the ballad at a summer concert… or sitting on the dock of a lake…

A woman and a man in a comforting or supportive interaction.

In the pursuit of mental health, the most recent post featuring Dr. Christopher Walling outlined the importance of getting into therapy: “There really isn’t an alternative to that #1 thing that people need to do in order to get access to…

A woman helps a troubled man by giving him hope and inspiring him to face challenges with confidence.

Dr. Christopher Walling discusses mental health and the scope of practice for fitness, yoga and wellness teachers.   In the first installment of this three-part series interviewing Dr. Christopher Walling on the topic of mental health, we explored how the “mind”…

Multiple people lie on yoga mats performing exercises, while a smiling woman presses someone’s legs.

Melanie Burns is not only a powerful instructor, but a deeply responsible human being. When you think “Prison Reform,” we’d put money on it that your first thought isn’t “200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.” However, a central part of Melanie…