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How do you do a dumbbell chest press with good form?
The chest press is a simple, effective way to build upper-body strength—and you don't necessarily need a weight bench to do it.
In today's How-To, I'm demonstrating a dumbbell floor chest press, which lets you practise the pressing movement whil...
Breathe in and out.
Repeat: "I look for the good in the challenge."
When things are hard, it's easy to get stuck in the hard.
Look for the good.
Not "everything happens for a reason" or false positivity.
Simply: Is there a lesson that can make this feel less difficult?
How can I help myself th...
Savasana (Corpse Pose) is meant to be one of the most relaxing parts of a yoga practice...
...unless your body isn't comfortable.
In today's HealthRex video, our favourite purple T. rex discovers that a large T. rex body can make lying flat a little more challenging than expected!
Does that mean ...
Think Savasana (Corpse Pose) means lying flat on the floor and forcing yourself with all your might not to move?
Not at all.
If lying flat makes your back ache, your neck feel strained or your mind race, there are many ways to make Savasana more comfortable—and more relaxing.
In today's How-To, I...
Can everyone use the same equipment in the same way?
Not always!
In today's HealthRex video, our favourite purple T. rex discovers that performing an overhead press with a large T. rex body and very tiny arms isn't quite as straightforward as it looks.
Does that mean giving up?
Absolutely not.
...The overhead press is one of the best exercises for building shoulder strength, improving upper body stability and making everyday activities—like putting dishes away or lifting groceries—feel easier.
But it's also a movement that's often done with too much weight, too much speed or by arching the ...
Breathe in and out.
Repeat: "I am worthy."
No justifications, or need to 'earn' it.
No, "I'll be worthy when..."
Simply: I am worthy.
Because you are.
Cheers,
Meg
Breathe in and out.
Repeat: "Progress can look like pauses."
Forging ahead no matter the cost often leads to burnout.
Sometimes, a pause can create the space needed to give yourself clarity.
Progress, not perfection.
Pauses, not burnout.
Cheers,
Meg
Hey friends! Please remember we are closed for the August long weekend, Monday, August 3, 2026.
All classes return on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Meg