tag:www.nasrq.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=4Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-10-06T18:11:26-04:00urn:uuid:4a5aef47-f477-4604-8c30-ad9ea4203fe22021-08-17T13:48:35-04:002021-10-06T18:11:26-04:00Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System2021-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoTrauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dfaa89c1-92de-4adc-ba64-eeb57cb61cb32021-07-20T13:38:28-04:002021-10-06T18:11:58-04:00Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer 2021-07-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoWaterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c1bc58c3-b9bd-4fa4-a6e5-34272a5accd82021-06-15T13:34:36-04:002022-01-01T20:59:00-05:00Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice2021-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoPressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5f0a9261-cd09-4db2-b3ef-fb6d89b2a4802021-05-19T12:13:31-04:002021-07-12T08:56:38-04:00The Fit Gardener: Backyard Workouts Good for Mind and Body2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoGardening can foster fitness, burn calories and support heart health by offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise and providing a challenging workout with aerobic benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7c28bcba-48ce-4a1c-8b64-5734f07488c52021-04-21T17:53:11-04:002021-06-02T00:21:40-04:00Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage2021-04-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoTherapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b3a0f97b-c7d5-41f0-94dd-4e9d403f74bd2021-03-15T14:16:25-04:002021-06-02T00:22:44-04:00Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind2021-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoProfessional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ae19bab0-0fae-4733-8a18-610201dbaa6d2021-02-19T11:30:40-05:002021-05-28T11:33:26-04:00On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery2021-02-26 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFoam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d221491f-6b3a-4185-b516-a6439852963c2021-01-19T12:57:16-05:002023-02-28T17:45:39-05:00Halting Hypertension: Exercises to Lower High Blood Pressure2021-01-29 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFortifying healthy lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help prevent and manage high blood pressure readings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ef227cc4-f3c7-4d7f-b75d-3fd82bb0dbb82020-12-16T13:35:51-05:002021-06-30T10:19:16-04:00Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times2020-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoFor 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c3882762-f658-4d9b-b0e5-2bf1202041f82020-11-16T12:28:17-05:002021-12-31T00:13:36-05:00Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts2020-11-27 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoHave fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>