The Journal
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The Journal 🍵
The Cipresso e Palma Blog is chock full of free resources and exceptional intel to help you up-level your fitness game. Explore the categories below. Want more information tailored to your unique needs? Reach out and I’ll get back to you!
Train Like an Athlete This Summer, Not for Aesthetics
Training for aesthetics isn’t inherently wrong. But when it is never backed up with a focus on building capability, functionality, strength, and skill in a physical practice that’s meaningful to you, it reinforces the message that the only thing that matters about our body as women is how it looks to others and how other people feel about it. THIS IS WRONG AND DAMAGING and it keeps us all playing small. Liberate yourself! This summer I challenge you to train like an athlete. Train for an activity you love, a sport you want to try. Hell, train to be better at pickleball or to be able to be on your feet all day with your kids at Disneyworld or for when you hike Mount Rushmore on that family road trip.
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Basic Body Maintenance
What all adults have in common are commitments and constraints. If you want to prioritize your strength and conditioning while living a busy and full cool life, this is the summer challenge for you!
Introducing “Always in Beta”
Writing about movement, marketing, accessibility, and what qualifies me to shout about all of it into the void.
The Best Pilates Mat for Your Home Practice
A mat is the only piece of equipment you truly need to start your home Pilates practice. Having a great one makes a real difference. This third post in my accessible Pilates series links to the best mats for different needs. You’ll learn:
· The qualities you need in a Pilates mat
· Why investing in a premium one is worth it
· The twelve best mats on the market today (including four mats in the $35-70 range)
· How to shop around to get the best deal
Let’s get into it!
Starting a Pilates Practice: The Only Three Things You Need
You only need three things to start a mat Pilates practice: a mat, a flow to follow, and resources to ensure you’re doing the movements correctly. This post will share where to get all three for free or very low cost.
Pilates Started as a Prison Workout
Luxury Pilates studios give you a fish so you eat for a day. This three-part series is designed to start teaching you how to fish so you can do Pilates for free, at home, every day.
Rest Days: Where Gains are Made
Rest Days: Where Gains Are Made
Plus 7 Recovery Protocols You Can’t Afford to Skip if Your Goal is Building Muscle & Muscular Hypertrophy
The Best Tennis Racket for Beginners: the Wilson Clash 100L
Lightweight and zippy, Wilson’s most advanced all-around racket is perfect for new tennis players. A ginormous sweet spot and proprietary tech result in a responsive and satisfying feel
Book Review: “Feel-Good Productivity” by Ali Abdaal
“Feel-Good Productivity” was a breezy and quick read full of actionable ideas and tactics for improving your output while also feeling and being fully human.
