A fitness and dance blog
Did I complete all the goals for 2022 of fitness, dancing, and blogging? Every year, we hope to achieve a goal or a number of goals. 90% of those goals are forgotten or changed by the end of January. 2022 was one such goal-defying year for me. I break my own rules and every month... Continue Reading →
Photo by Dayvison de Oliveira Silva on Pexels.com Change is the only constant in life. And smart adaptability skills can help in transitioning from one phase of life to another. You need adaptability skills in every area of life. For example, when joining a new job or when a new boss takes over and is... Continue Reading →
CREDIT: BROOKLIN ROSENSTOCK/FOX I was on a train returning home when I heard the shocking news of Twitch's suicide. I couldn't believe it as video tributes from around the world poured in. Twitch was remembered as a hardcore dancer from SYTYCD, and my Instagram was flooded with posts from my dance friends. We were all... Continue Reading →
Great arm workouts that you can do without going to the gym or using weights to sculpt and tone your arms. Enjoy your festive shopping experience even more by carrying more bags on your shoulders and arms. Try these strength and stretching arm exercises. December is the holiday and festive season, which can cause fatigue... Continue Reading →
Photo by RF._.studio on Pexels.com Taking care of ankle strength is important for dancers, athletes, and everyone else as well. It is the most frequently used muscle that, if injured, causes a lot of pain and requires rest for recovery. Extreme cold is another reason that your muscles, especially your ankles, feel jammed or stiff.... Continue Reading →
One of the things that COVID has made us acutely aware of is our hygiene habits. Sanitizing hands, wearing masks, and dusting shoes before entering the office. Though sanitising my hands more often made them rough, I guess it did kill some germs. Post-COVID lockdown, travel rules also changed drastically, including mandatory vaccinations and informing... Continue Reading →
Photo by Alina Vilchenko on Pexels.com A LOVER'S DANCE A lovers dance is patient and kind It feeds your heart, soul and mind It brings you joy and happiness within Knowing that he or she will be with you Through thick and thin. A lovers dance can be recaptured Only if the partners heart has... Continue Reading →
Photo by Mike on Pexels.com Should dancers favor speed over technique because they want to win a dance competition? Does it matter if a dancer focuses on executing a dance step correctly rather than the speed? These are some of the questions I attempt to address in this post. Dance training has become even more... Continue Reading →
I posted this photo on my Facebook account on 3 March, 2015. It helped me visualize how I am trying to prioritize things and relationships in my life. Looking back at this picture now, I question how far I have come. Every age brings its own set of challenges, and there is no handbook to... Continue Reading →
The Queen's Gambit People who play chess are often thought to be smarter and uniquely gifted. Chess can improve brain functions and even help patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Before the internet and video games, people used to enjoy their free time playing different types of board games. Chess has stood the test of decades, and... Continue Reading →
