IFLOW

Mommies, enjoy each season you're in. I've been thinking about this a lot as I am no longer in a season of training for both my overall health AND to compete, which I had been doing pretty consistently since Pat was born. I LOVE to compete, at anything, and it has been and will always be a huge part of who I am. I will return to it at some point, maybe just dabble in it here and there, and it's taken me a while, but I'm ok with this season finally. My love for exercise is still as strong as it's always been, and my love for competing is as well, but this season has not allowed for the competing, because other priorities have stepped in. That's OK. I'm learning to cherish each season I'm in as they all contain priorities and passions that are a huge part of who I am. I'm also a wife, mother, coach, artist, etc. I exercise because it's good for me, and helps me mentally and physically. Some days I go really really hard in workouts, some days I just move. I say all of this to remind you, enjoy every single season you're in, as they are always shifting and changing. Even if it's completely different than what you're used to, that's ok. I admire all mommies SO much. Y'all are the most beautiful, selfless, hardworking people I know. Try to move daily, set big goals if you want to, or just show up if that's all you really need. Proud of you all, for showing up, putting in work, no matter what season you're in.

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families! Our IFLOW class is back in session tomorrow at 10:00!

Those of you new to us, we will be hosting our first seminar of 2019 at the end of January! 2018 was great, and we were able to inform, teach, and help so many women, and we are excited to spread even more awareness in 2019! Be on the lookout for an event page for our January seminar 👀 this time for BOTH athletes and coaches!

We talk about this a lot in our class! It's important for ALL!

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DM #940: If you only know how to maximally pressurize, do not be surprised if you get hurt while lifting submaximal loads. This is something I emphasize a TON in my Moving with the Maestro courses. Like…a ton. There’s a reason we see so many strong folks getting hurt either while warming up, while putting weights back, or while doing something supper innocuous like picking up their gym back. — Core stability should be reflexive. You shouldn’t have to think about it. I see people doing the right drills, the “wrong” way, and leaving so much on the table. If you’re doing bird-dog drills or dead bugs, or whatever drill you saw on Instagram that you think will help your back, it’s important to understand what kind of pressurization strategy you should be using. Low threshold drills should be performed with low threshold strategies. Translation: if you have to hold your breath to do a dead bug, you’re doing it wrong. Taking it up a notch, if you’re using a weight belt ALL the time (and for most people, at all), you’re doing it wrong. — When all you know is maximal active pressurization, there should be no surprise when you’re body is unable to reflexively do what its supposed to do. So, make sure the pressurization strategy is appropriate for the drill, and remember, it’s not about how much you lift, but rather, how you lift it. — Daily Maestroisms dropping whenever the craziness of life allows 🤷🏽‍♂️. Get yours. Like it? Repost it. Don't understand it? Hit me up and get #Maestrofied. ---------------------------------------------- Want more brain candy like this? Check out my course, ~ Moving with the Maestro: From Assessment to Independence ~ A new way of thinking 🤓. A new way of treating. It’s time that continuing education got a makeover. Coming to a city near you 😈. Link to register, as always, is in the bio 👆🏾