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  • 229 | Distractibility

    229 | Distractibility

    We are all more prone to be distracted right now. We are not in our normal habits, we are more likely to be using technology during the day, our schedules are different, and life, as we know it, has changed. There’s a sense of uncertainty that comes with that, and that makes us ripe for distraction.


    I’ve been teaching online and spending much more time on technology than normal, as most of us probably are. In a moment of distraction, I reached out to Instagram and asked what people do when they are feeling distracted. We’re going to talk about some of the tips people shared for dealing with distraction and what’s worked for me personally.


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  • 228 | Breath and the Pelvic Floor | with Ashley Newton

    228 | Breath and the Pelvic Floor | with Ashley Newton

    Friend of the show Ashley Newton returns! Last time she joined the show, we had a fantastic discussion about pelvic health. But we got so much positive feedback from that episode that she just had to come back for more! 


    We also talk a lot about our breath. We often don’t think about the role breathing plays in our posture and movement, but it is part of your core. So, focusing on your breath can have a dramatic impact on your posture, your movement, and your joints.


    When you talk about diaphragmatic breathing, you are looking at both the expansion of the abdomen forward and the backward expansion of the ribs and thoracic cage. Pay attention to how you are breathing in different postures, during functional tasks, and joint movement. You will need to work with a physical therapist to make sure these are all done properly.


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  • 227 | Wednesday Q&A | April 15, 2020

    227 | Wednesday Q&A | April 15, 2020

    It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Want your questions read? DM me on Instagram @lara.heimann.


    Your questions:


    • What are your thoughts on chiropractic care?
    • Could you recommend a plant-based vegan cookbook that has simple and good recipes?
    • Why are my shoulders so weak? It’s really hard to do inversions.
    • What are some of your daily habits and routines that help you be productive?
    • If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce?
    • What are the best ways to reset after moments of tension, frustration, or lack of patience with your partner?


    Do you have a question?

  • 226 | How to get fit at home

    226 | How to get fit at home

    How do we best stay fit while in quarantine?

    No matter where you live or your current situation, you are probably experiencing some level of quarantine, isolation, or confinement. It can be a challenge to find time and space to stay fit and active at home, so I’m going to give some general suggestions that will you find some organization during this time.


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  • 225 | Managing Your Anxiety | with The Freckled Foodie

    225 | Managing Your Anxiety | with The Freckled Foodie

    Cameron Rogers, AKA the Freckled Foodie, is back! Last week, we touched on subjects such as transitioning to working for yourself, tips for working at home, and Cameron’s rise in entrepreneurship in just two short years.


    Today, we go into more personal topics, including one that we’re all dealing with quite a bit right now: Anxiety. It is a hugely overwhelming emotional state that has many triggers and many potential causes, so we dive into what causes anxiety in different people. We also talk about the dangers of focusing on your weight and the struggles of integrating fitness into your life.


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  • 224 | Wednesday Q&A | April 8, 2020

    224 | Wednesday Q&A | April 8, 2020

    It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Want your questions read? DM me on Instagram @lara.heimann.


    Your questions:


    • Why do you skip the halfway lift (Ardha Uttanasana) in your sun salutations?
    • How often should you switch up sitting workstations when at home all day?
    • How do I get enough movement per day in a New York apartment without any outdoor space?
    • Can you explain your cue to keep the humeral heads up when transitioning to cobra?


    Do you have a question?

    • DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
    • Email me at lara@movementbylara.com
  • 223 | How To Play The Hand You’re Dealt

    223 | How To Play The Hand You’re Dealt

    It’s an odd time in the world. The pandemic of the coronavirus is keeping us all apart. We can’t always put a positive spin on things, but what we can do is learn to play the poor hand we’ve been dealt with well.


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  • 222 | From Wall Street to Healthy Content Creator | with the Freckled Foodie

    222 | From Wall Street to Healthy Content Creator | with the Freckled Foodie

    I’ve known Cameron Rogers, also known as the Freckled Foodie, since she was just a teenager — and it’s been a pleasure to watch her grow into a lovely young woman who is a very successful and thriving entrepreneur!


    Cammy talks all about why she left Wall Street to start creating content in the health and wellness space, what it was like taking the leap from her day job, how you can find mentors and peers to share with, and what it takes to work from home (as many of you may be forced to work from home for the first time right now).


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