Lizzie DellaVecchia has been dealing with a painful foot ailment for a looong time. She decided to take advantage of this home hiatus to get OFF her foot and let it heal. (Thank goodness!!) Though it’s still in a cast, she recently joined Mojo Online and has created a whole new way to keep her workouts […]
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We have a number of Mojo friends and family who are presently fighting COVID and I know of at least one friend who has lost a loved one in their battle. Sending prayers of strength you get through this quickly and safely! We also have a number of soldiers in the form of health care […]
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With spring in the air, I am reminded of the story, “Alice in Wonderland” Even as an adult, I never liked it. The characters were all over the place, no one was in charge. Nothing was as it should be – which made me feel uneasy. (Kinda like the rabbit hole we are all in […]
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Sluggish? Finding it hard to get motivated? Maybe you don’t have the right goals. According to Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and Brain, by John Ratey, “I want to lose 15 lbs” or “I want to look 10 year younger” are self-defeating goals: “If you want to boost your energy levels, tweak your goals to be more […]
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Mojo Friends, According to Brendon Burchard, author of “The Motivation Manifesto”, wishing for motivation before you attempt something is a backward form of thinking. Motivation only comes after you have expended the effort and enjoyed positive consequences: “The way our brain works is that dopamine triggers feel good chemicals in our brain, so the motivation really doesn’t come until after […]
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Mojo Friends, “You create your world with what you pay attention to. There are a million things happening right now: some good, some bad. Focus on the bad and life’s not going to seem so hot. Focus on the good and whaddya know — the world’s suddenly a much better place.” Eric Barker Seize the […]
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Last weekend, Haidee Sullivan, our low impact fitness phenom, turned a stunning 63 yrs. Every now and then, I like to share the simple phrase she says is her secret to a strong and energetic physique: Don’t stop! Like all of us, Haidee has been side tracked with time constraints, various ailments and temptations, but she made a pact with herself to […]
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Mojo Friends, Too sore, too tired, Too _____ to exercise? No excuses! According to Domenica Hottenstein, a brain rehabilitation specialist at Bryn Mawr Rehab, “We believe daily exercise is paramount in the rehabilitation process. I work with patients with brain or joint injuries and my job is to make sure every patient gets exercise everyday – even if they are unable to move […]
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Calorie-wise the holiday temptations begin with Halloween and careen straight through January 1st. No need to stress about it, enjoy it! Know your numbers, do the work, and stay on track. You will be amazed at how much more rewarding, memorable and delicious the holiday season can be. The numbers: It takes 3,500 extra calories […]
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I’ve had a number of Mojo friends say they’d like to re-boot their booty. I’m glad to oblige! It would help to review a few facts: The Gluteus Maximus, is the largest muscle and strongest muscle in our body No matter its shape, the glutes have a tendency to morph later in life because of shifting hormones […]
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