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...
AmandaHowardFeb 13, 20205 minNew Keto StudiesI've already written a post dedicated to why I don't believe Keto is a good diet to be on. You all know how much I hate fads, especially ...
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 20, 20202 minMonday Motivation – What to do When You’re StuckDo you struggle with a lack of motivation? During the cold months, it becomes a lot harder to remain motivated. Hopefully, these tips wil...
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 ...
AmandaHowardDec 5, 20191 minMy Current Favorite Workout VideosSince I haven't had a whole lot of time to plan my own workouts, I've been relying on YouTube for great workouts. If you are also having ...
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 3, 20193 minKeto Diet Fundamentals - Guest PostAll of you know that I'm not a huge fan of the Keto diet. However, I think that if you are considering it as a short-term diet for weight...
AmandaHowardSep 12, 20192 minPost-Injury FlexibilityBefore we get started, I want to remind you that if you feel any pain, immediately stop what you are doing. Minor injuries can be gently ...
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 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...
AmandaHowardJul 15, 20191 minMonday Motivation – Best Blogs to Check outAs a fitness & health blogger, I always like to see what others in my profession are blogging about. For today's inspiration, I'd like to...
AmandaHowardJul 11, 20191 minBook Launch Announcement!I can't wait to share this news! In case you haven't seen it yet, I have finally nailed down an official date for my book launch. Now, th...
AmandaHowardJun 27, 20192 minNatural Ways to Treat Sore Muscles - Guest PostHello everyone! I am very excited to introduce you to my guest blogger, John German. He has written a post for us today about natural tre...
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 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 ...
AmandaHowardApr 29, 20193 minMonday Motivation – Am I Ready for Pointe?As a dance teacher, I've dealt with a lot of questions from my young students about pointe. It's the dream of most young ballerinas to be...