The Survival Guide to January Fitness
Ruth Phelps Ruth Phelps

The Survival Guide to January Fitness

Social media this time of year feels like it’s all built on the idea that you are currently wrong and need fixing. But, you don’t need a New You. If you want to make changes, all you need is a system that works and one that you can stick to. In this post, I want to look at why resolutions usually fail by February, and most importantly how to protect your health (and your bank account) from the predatory side of social media sales tactics.

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The Facts About Walking, Intensity, and Finding Your "Sweet Spot".
Ruth Phelps Ruth Phelps

The Facts About Walking, Intensity, and Finding Your "Sweet Spot".

There is a little moment of joy that many of us know well. You are walking through the house or finishing your evening routine, and suddenly buzz. Fireworks explode on your watch face. You have hit the magic number, 10,000 steps. It feels like a victory, and it should! Movement is always something to celebrate.

But as we strive for that daily celebration, it is worth pausing to ask a fundamental question. Is 10,000 steps actually the physiological requirement for health, or is it just a catchy number?

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The Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility.
Ruth Phelps Ruth Phelps

The Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility.

Have you ever found yourself stretching your hamstrings in the evening, only to wake up feeling just as tight the very next day? Or perhaps you are or know someone who can effortlessly touch their toes but still suffers from nagging back pain or recurrent "tweaks" when they move?

If this feels familiar, you likely aren't doing the exercises wrong, and your body isn't "broken." You might just be focusing on only half of what your joints need.

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Why Being Healthy Feels Hard
Ruth Phelps Ruth Phelps

Why Being Healthy Feels Hard

If you feel like you're constantly working against the current, just to maintain a baseline level of well-being. The reality is that our modern world from the way our cities are built to the way our food is manufactured has been engineered to make the unhealthy choice the easiest.

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What is 'Toning'?
Ruth Phelps Ruth Phelps

What is 'Toning'?

 The concept of "toning" is confusing and it’s often linked to ineffective light weight, high-rep routines. What the media often portrays as "toning" is at best misleading!

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Build Consistency with Tiny Habits.
Ruth Phelps Ruth Phelps

Build Consistency with Tiny Habits.

Lasting change doesn't require a massive overhaul, it requires consistently showing up for yourself, even when your effort seems small. In this post I’ll show you a gentle way to build consistency one tiny step at a time.

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