AmandaHowardMar 9, 20202 minMonday Motivation – Stress & Its EffectsI've written about stress so many times that I was shocked to find out that I hadn't written any posts specifically on stress. So, withou...
AmandaHowardMar 5, 20202 minNew Author Interview!This interview actually took place back in December but due to various conflicts, I'm just now posting it. Special thanks to Kris Wampler...
AmandaHowardFeb 6, 20204 minCommon Deficiencies in ChildrenI haven't done a whole lot of focus on children and the common health issues that they deal with, here in the United States. Because this...
AmandaHowardJan 27, 20204 minIs Restricting Calories The Best Choice?I'm bringing back an old post that I believe is perfect for what is going on in my life right now. I've been giving advice to various peo...
AmandaHowardJan 16, 20201 minBuilding ImmunityYou have all heard it from me before. I've posted quite a bit, mostly during the winter months when cold and flu season is running rampan...
AmandaHowardJan 6, 20202 minMonday Motivation – Great Stretches for Tight Hip FlexorsOne of my fitness goals for 2020 is to increase my flexibility. I set this goal for myself last year but because I kept that goal pretty ...
AmandaHowardNov 7, 20192 minProtecting Your Dancing FeetI haven't done a full-blown dance-related post in a very long time. Today, I feel that it's time for me to return to my roots and share a...
AmandaHowardOct 28, 20191 minUpcoming Events & Book SigningI wanted to take a quick break from my regular Monday posts to share with you some exciting news. My first novel, The First Gift of Chris...
AmandaHowardOct 14, 20192 minMonday Munchies – Foods That Promote Restful SleepAs you already know, sleep is extremely important for overall health. It keeps stress levels down, unwanted weight off, and lowers risk o...
AmandaHowardSep 23, 20191 minMonday Motivation – Shopping SeasonallyHappy first day of Autumn! I honestly can't believe that Summer is over. Nonetheless, with a new season comes new tasty foods. Autumn bri...
AmandaHowardSep 9, 20192 minMonday Motivation – Eating Healthy on a BudgetEating healthy can be quite expensive. This is one of the main reasons why a lot of people forgo eating organically. Never fear! I'm here...
AmandaHowardSep 5, 20193 minWorst Weight-Loss Programs (personal opinion) – Part 2Okay guys, here is part two of my current weight-loss series. As a personal trainer, I have decided that I want to focus my efforts mainl...
AmandaHowardAug 29, 20194 minWorst Weight-Loss Programs (personal opinion)If you've been following me for a long time, you have probably seen the many posts I've done about weight-loss. I have talked about the w...
AmandaHowardAug 26, 20195 minMonday Motivation - Common Misconceptions About Weight-LossI've done a lot of posts about weight-loss in the past, however, I feel that there are still some misconceptions out there about weight-l...
AmandaHowardAug 15, 20193 minIncreasing Your Cardiovascular Endurance – A Dancer’s Diary Sneak PeekOn Monday, we talked about running and how it doesn't have to be a grueling process. However, I wanted to talk a little bit more about th...
AmandaHowardJun 13, 20191 minExcellent Stretches for Tight Neck & ShouldersI've been dealing with tight upper back and shoulders lately. Did you know that tight muscles can cause impinged nerves? When your muscle...
AmandaHowardMay 23, 20193 minStress Fractures in DancersIn dance, there are many common injuries that can put a dancer out of class for weeks, even months in order to recover. We discussed a few...
AmandaHowardMay 13, 20191 minMonday Motivation - Why is Sleep so Important?Ah, sleep! I've been slightly lacking in sleep the past couple of days. Sleep is so extremely important for your overall health. Proper a...
AmandaHowardMay 9, 20191 minBest Exercises for TurnoutGoing along with my pointe series, I wanted to talk a little bit about turnout. I have a student who struggles with hip mobility and turn...
AmandaHowardMay 2, 20192 minStrengthening Toes and Ankles for PointeWhen preparing for pointe, dancers need to have strong ankles and toes. Without the required strength, the stress of being en pointe can ...