Holistic Exercise And Fitness

May 09 2025

She Taught Me to Swim: Fascia, Stress Relief, and the Weight Mothers Carry

A personal moment—and the message beneath it

She taught me to swim.

I was maybe two or three years old when this photo was taken.
My mom knelt beside me at the pool, smile wide, teaching me to float before I ever believed I could.

That memory has stayed with me—and it’s a powerful window into what fascia stress relief for mothers really means.

Because my mom wasn’t just helping me stay above water.
She was holding our entire family afloat—four kids, mostly on her own.

And like so many women, she carried the weight of care in her body.

What I didn’t realize then…
She wasn’t just helping me stay above water.
She was holding our entire family afloat.

She raised four of us—mostly on her own.

And like so many mothers, she carried the emotional and physical weight of the world without ever showing the strain.

Why Fascia Stress Relief for Mothers Matters

Your fascia—a web of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, nerve, and organ—remembers everything. It responds to your environment, your posture, your stress… and your care.

When you’re constantly in output mode (like mothers and caregivers often are), that load shows up as:

Chronic stiffness or tension
Pain that shifts or lingers
A body that feels “stuck” or dehydrated from the inside out

Many mothers don’t realize that the stress they carry—physically, mentally, and emotionally—directly impacts their fascia system. This dense connective tissue doesn’t just wrap muscles—it helps manage fluid pressure, proprioception, and healing.

When fascia becomes overstressed or dehydrated, it loses its elasticity, its glide, and its ability to adapt. That’s why fascia stress relief for mothers isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential care.

The Causes of Fascia Stress in Mothers: Chronic Tension and Dehydration

1. Chronic stress
Fascia tightens under sustained emotional pressure, limiting circulation, mobility, and even breathing patterns. As described by researchers at Anatomy Trains, fascia forms an interconnected web that responds to everything from movement to mindset.

2. Dehydration
Fascia needs fluid movement to glide, adapt, and heal. Most people don’t drink enough water to support it.

✅ Hydration Guidelines:

Minimum: 1 liter/day

Ideal: Half your bodyweight in ounces

Best water sources: Artisan > Spring > Reverse Osmosis

Healing Is Possible. Care Starts With You.

Fascial health isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about freedom. The ability to move, feel, and live with less pain and more clarity.

With the right care, your fascia can:

Process emotional and physical tension more efficiently

Support better circulation and mobility

Help you feel grounded and strong again

This Mother’s Day, Consider This…

Instead of flowers or brunch, what would it look like to give or receive:

Movement that restores

Hydration that heals

Space to be supported

***On second though also bring flowers***😉

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Apr 29 2025

Who is Borelli and How Can His Muscle Range Of Motion Length Law Help You in Your Fitness Routine?

Muscle range of motion is an important factor in training yourself properly. But it’s not just about moving your body. There are different range of motions for different effects. Read more to find out.

Meet Borelli: The First Biomechanic

Borelli lived in the 1600s and was a true Renaissance man — a mathematician, physicist, and physiologist all rolled into one. He’s often called the Father of Biomechanics because he was one of the first to look at the human body and say, “Hey, our muscles and bones work like levers, springs, and pulleys!”

What is Borelli’s Length Law?

In a nutshell, Borelli’s Length Law states: The length of a muscle is proportional to the range of its contraction. Muscles behave differently — and produce different types of strength — depending on whether they’re shortened, lengthened, or somewhere in between. In short, it’s the Muscle range of motion and what they can do for you.

Borelli’s 5 Ranges of Muscle Motion (And How They Help You)

Internal Range Full flexion (muscle fully shortened), very little extension.

Why it matters: Builds stability, tight control, and joint protection.

External Range

Total extension with a bit of flexion.
Why it matters: Strengthens muscles in their stretched, vulnerable positions.

Middle Range

Partial flexion and partial extension.
Why it matters: Where muscles are strongest and most efficient — builds power.

Total Range

Moving from full flexion to full extension.
Why it matters: Trains adaptability and real-world functionality.

Extrem Range

Muscle stretched to max while still contracting — e.g. ELDOA.
Why it matters: Improves deep structural resilience and tissue quality.

Final Thought: Your Fitness Journey is Bigger Than 3 Sets of 10

The world of fitness is vast and full of possibilities. Muscle range of motion is just one factor that you can work with. If you’re willing to look beyond sitting on a machine and doing 3 sets of 10–15 reps.
By training all muscle ranges of motion, you open up new levels of strength, movement, and vitality that most people never tap into.

Borelli’s old-school insights still hold true today: “The body is a masterpiece of mechanics. Train it fully — and you’ll live fully.“

When you start combining Borelli’s Length Law with other timeless principles — like Pascal’s Law, Hill’s Muscle Model, the Delmas Index — through the holistic lens of Biotensegrity, your training, your movement, and your life will expand exponentially.

Methods like ELDOA are modern reflections of this timeless science — helping you build not just strength, but deep, intelligent resilience.

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Mar 27 2025

How to Make The Time Go Faster During A Workout

This is an interesting article that I notice often in my studio during workouts.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/26/people-doing-intense-exercise-experience-time-warp-study-finds

In a workout class that includes ELDOA’s, a one-minute stretch can feel like an eternity due to the challenge and discomfort it presents for the joints. However, the entire 45-minute class or session can pass in the blink of an eye because of the constant need for awareness and consciousness during the exercises.

The choice during a workout

The article mentions that time seems to go faster when you are enjoying yourself, and I agree. However, when working out, the goal is to intentionally challenge yourself and embrace discomfort. It is up to each participant to choose whether to set themselves up for success.

They can choose to accept the challenge and even find joy in the process of improvement. The time will pass faster and more enjoyable. Or they can decide that “this is too hard,” “I don’t like it,” or “this isn’t fun,” basing their experience on fleeting emotional states and the belief that they can’t succeed. The time will pass slower and much less enjoyable.

Finding a balance of “fun” in your workouts

While having fun doing activities you love is essential, those activities can take a toll on your body. The areas you use most can become tight, weak, and challenging to work with. However, if you value your body and choose to give it “some love” through corrective exercises, you can continue enjoying your life. Ignoring these issues because they are “not fun” may eventually lead to injury and potentially require surgery. Super not fun.

In the long run, I find it enjoyable to challenge myself to become more than I am. It doesn’t mean the process is always fun, but it makes the outcome more worthwhile for both my body and soul.

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Nov 11 2023

Be Consistent To Make Lasting Change

You’re standing at the crossroads of change, ready to step up your game in the healthy habits department, but you’ve learned in the past that it’s not always so easy.

We’ve all been there. Yes, the struggle is real! But guess what? There’s a method to winning at this, and it involves the powerful trio of acceptance, vision, and alignment.

Acceptance. It’s about acknowledging where you are right now. Not where you WERE or where you’d LIKE TO BE. We’re talking about right here, right now. No judgment, no hurt feelings, no frustrated desire. Just an honest look at your current reality.
Vision. Close your eyes and envision the happier, healthier you. How does it feel? The wind in your hair, the confidence in your step – every little detail. Imagine the joy of conquering challenges and achieving what you’re setting out to do.
Alignment. Small steps, day by day, aligned with that vibrant vision of yours. Remember, it’s not about perfection; it’s about progress. Each healthy choice, each moment of self-care – they’re building blocks of your beautiful transformation.

Simple, right? Let’s put this into perspective.

Acceptance: “Right now, I’m 20 pounds away from where I want to be.”
Vision: “By the time my vacation rolls around, I’ll be at my ideal healthy weight.”
Alignment: “I’m committing to regular exercise and mindful eating to make this vision a reality.”

See how the mystery starts fading away from the struggle? No more overthinking or second-guessing. This approach brings clarity to your path of improvement and habit-building. And it flat-out works.

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