Loud Fitness by Tanja Djelevic

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Are You A Warrior?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

I meet people all the time – at the gym, on my Facebook page, and in any fitness situation – who want to transform their life in some way. Their first and foremost wish is to change their body or become physically healthy, but I always think this is just a foreshadowing of the desire for something more profound, to make a life change. Maybe to find one’s inner Warrior!

Sometimes our Warrior appears in order to help us through a difficulty or life crisis … but we also have the ability to tap into it because we WANT to. I strongly believe that everyone can do this, if the desire is there. I love seeing that light in a person when they have decided what is truly important to them in life, who they are and what they can give to the world.

Where is your Warrior? Will you let it shine?

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Motivate Yourself!

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

This is an except from my upcoming book, Life Force.

Sometimes it can be a challenge to get started with exercise. After a long workday, you might just want to plop down on the couch and take it easy. But it is in these situations that training is most important. You need to recharge your batteries.

There are tricks to use when lethargy strikes. I usually try to muster enough energy to lace up my training shoes. Once I’ve done that, and left the sofa behind, it’s easier to get going.

Some lines I use to motivate myself go like this:

  • I will feel more energetic as soon as I start to exercise
  • My thoughts will become clearer even though I’ve had a hard day
  • With new strength – mental as well as physical – I will come to see myself as capable and attractive

Test it yourself. Think up some bracing arguments to use after a long, dismal workday when everything feels tough.

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Introducing the Spike Mat!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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Today I want to share with you a great tool called the Spike Mat. It might sound kind of scary, but wait – once you try it, you’ll love it!

Used for thousands of years, the mat is covered in tiny spikes that, when you lie on them, activate your body’s natural endorphins (pain-killing hormones) and oxytocin (feel-good hormones). It can be used for relaxation, meditation, yoga, and physical and emotional well-being. Try lying on it before you go to sleep or when you’re stressed out, low on energy, or suffering from muscle stiffness or pain. It has a positive effect on the body and mind!

To learn more, visit StyleWellness.

Mood-Boosting Yoga Poses from Whole Living

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

moodboostingyogaEven though the New Year has just begun and we should be feeling energized, many of us may be experiencing some winter blahs. Here in LA, we’re in the middle of an extended period of gray skies and pouring rain.

If the weather or other stress has got you down, take a look at these Six Mood-Boosting Yoga Poses from Whole Living. Besides stretching your muscles and getting your blood flowing, these poses should lift your spirit … and you don’t even have to leave the warmth of your house (or office, if you have some space)!

Image: Whole Living

Never Skip Your Workout
Or, The Guide To Feeling Joy Again

Monday, January 11th, 2010

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The busier we become, the more we steal time away from our “joy” time. If work demands more time and effort, chances are that our gym time will suffer, and when our kid has yet another tantrum, our desire to watch a movie or paint our toenails goes out the window … Does this sound familiar to you?

According to a study (Lewinshon, Munoz, Youngren and Zeiss, 1986), the first activities that get voted off a busy schedule are the ones that would actually make us feel better and less stressed in the long run. How is that for irony?

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