Quit counting calories for good!
For as long as I can remember, food has been placed in high regard within my Southern culture. We have always gathered around the table to eat to celebrate good times and mourn sad ones. Food has brought us comfort, entertainment and at times, been abused as an attempt to fill voids. What we choose […]
Three moves for a stronger core
“The roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors”. It commonly understood that we are only as strong as our foundation. Foundation is defined as the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests. Synonyms for foundation are root, base, origin, nucleus, heart, and core. In order to clothe ourselves in the […]
How to do a strength workout anywhere!
Build a strength workout anywhere with these five movements “Carry me!” she entreated, with a voice so sweet and face so angelic it was hard to refuse. Even though my legs felt like lead and my strength completely sapped from a day of fitness teaching and toddler wrangling, I groaned, bent down low and cried […]
Will you lead in the midst of adversity?
My name is Orlando Yactayo. I’m a husband, father, entrepreneur, trainer, and athlete. I used to believe that success and happiness were defined by worldly statuses and performance. But, after enduring many hardships and disappointments in life, I realized that I was weak in many ways. My weaknesses were exposed when moving from another country, […]
This is one 5k program you won’t quit
At 5 foot nothing, I’ve never considered myself much of a runner. When my best friend in grade school Susie and I would take a lap during P.E., it didn’t go unnoticed that for every graceful, gliding step she took, I had to take at least two to three. But still, I ran. I liked […]
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How to be motivated to exercise when you don’t feel like it
Table of Contents We all know the reasons WHY we need to move our bodies. It’s good for us. It boosts our mood and our metabolism. It helps us get a better night’s sleep. The list of good reasons to move our bodies goes on and on. So, why do we often NOT want to […]
Serving God on the basketball court
November 2018 was the end of another round of surprising twists, turns, and travels in my life. I had spent just over half a year serving in Nuremberg, Germany – using fitness and other tools to reach and connect with others to show Jesus’ love in word and deed. I was prepping to lead another […]
5 tips to create meaningful connections
Several times a year I invite people in my community to join me to train for a 5k (3.1 mile) race. On Saturday mornings we gather for a short warm-up, then some people walk and others run. I’ve been blessed to meet many nice people, but Mr. Phillip inspires me the most. He’s more than […]
Will you take this gift?
Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. I grew up hearing and singing this song. My kids have grown up listening to me sing it to them. But until recently, even though I’ve known Jesus since I was twelve years old, I haven’t really believed that love was for me […]
