One significant lesson I’ve learned spending years studying how the body moves and recovers, is that reaching the elusive “Whole Body Health” status, isn’t as unobtainable as you might think. Whenever I see someone in the gym looking withered and exhausted from their workout, I find myself wanting to let them know that it doesn’t have to be this taxing. So rather than disturbing a stranger’s workout, I thought I would share some tips here instead.

Many know two of the pillars to whole body health—and those are exercise and nutrition. These are vital indeed. But over my many years as a coach, personal trainer, and recovery therapist, there is another essential pillar, and that is the stretching/recovery piece. I like to think of it as a triple threat: your Nutrition, your Sweat, and your Stretch. Missing one will diminish all of your work on the other two.

It may sound like a lot, but if you base your body health on the Science of Fit, it’ll be like hacking your body’s code to the quickest way of getting there. I’m not talking about shortcuts or supplements, I’m talking about ways to Sweat Better, Stretch Smarter, and Eat Wiser. Doing all three means they’ll work in tandem to fast track your health. Instead of spending hours racing on the treadmill, you can exercise your body in less time, and then practice recovery therapies like FST, to balance and heal the stress from your workout. This, in turn, helps build your endurance, cardiovascular health, and overall sense of wellbeing.

The other secret to getting to Whole Body Health is understanding that your body is one of a kind. There is no such thing as a one size fits all approach, so don’t fall into the trap of feeling like a failure just because a particular fitness craze didn’t bring you the results you were told they would. Figure out what works for you. A great way to do this is to work with a professional trainer who customizes workouts, recovery sessions, and nutrition advice based around your unique needs.

The personalization aspect is what I love most when I work with clients. It’s also one of the reasons I founded The Bodyologist, a first of its kind destination for clients to learn how to Sweat Better and Stretch Smarter for their body. Check out what a specialized Bodyologist can do for you, by visiting our newly launched website (www.thebodyologist.com) and mobile app for Apple and Android. Book a consultation, see our training schedule, manage your services, and find out tips and tricks to get the most out of your nutrition, exercise, and recovery practices, because feeling good and achieving Whole Body Health is the foundation to a happy life.

I love helping people reach their fitness and wellness goals through training, stretching, or both! Contact Carisa for guidance, assessments, or a personal session.