by Julie Bergfeld | Nov 24, 2025 | Exercise, Mindset, Nutrition, Rest
Put yourself back in the driver’s seat of your body and brain with one simple, free tool: your breath. Slow, light and paced, diaphragmatic breathing supports people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) by lowering stress hormones, improving blood sugar markers, and helping the...
by Julie Bergfeld | May 26, 2025 | Exercise
You know that core strength is important—but it’s not just about getting six-pack abs. Your core is your body’s powerhouse. It supports your spine, stabilizes your pelvis, and helps you move through everyday life free from pain, with ease. Strong core muscles improve...
by Julie Bergfeld | May 12, 2025 | Exercise, miscellaneous
Risks of immobile shoulders Shoulder mobility requires scapula stability (your shoulder blade) and flexibility of the eight muscles that support the joint. An unstable scapula can lead to shoulder impingement, causing inflammation, pain and discomfort that can last...
by Julie Bergfeld | Apr 28, 2025 | Exercise, Mindset
If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of procrastination, emotional reactivity, or short-term thinking, there’s a good chance your prefrontal cortex could use some strengthening. The prefrontal cortex — often called the brain’s CEO — is responsible for...
by Julie Bergfeld | Jan 5, 2025 | Exercise, longevity, miscellaneous
Pelvic Floor Health for Men and Women While pelvic floor issues are thought of as “women’s issues” — men can face similar challenges, particularly with age. Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the leading causes of incontinence in older men and may contribute to...
by Julie Bergfeld | Nov 11, 2024 | Exercise
I spend a lot of time working with those who are new or returning to workouts. In developing programming, it is easy to over-think it and get complicated fast, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple and you can progress or regress depending on your...
