Can you touch your toes? Does that mean you're flexible? What is flexibility and why does it matter? It's a key component of physical fitness (and life) and I'll tell you all about why it matters in this episode and how to be functionally flexi

Growth Mindset According to my 6 Year Old

May 11th, 2019 10m 23s

Have you heard about the power of having a growth mindset yet? Well my 6-year old is joining me on the podcast to give you all the details on how this powerful tool can do wonders for your life! Join me in a spontaneous Mother's Day special epi

How to do a Mindfulness Walk so you can be Present, Calm, and Focused

Apr 17th, 2019 30m 4s

Come walk with me! I'm mixing things up this week! It's Earth Day soon, and it's National Stress Awareness Month so I wanted to share one of my favorite stress relief activities - a mindfulness walk. Not only does this relieve stress but it can

Easy Ways to Relax Your Body

Apr 10th, 2019 24m 59s

Need some relaxation? I've got you covered! This week's episode is all about how to release muscle tension that causes so much discomfort, aches, and pains. You'll have a clear understanding of why your muscles get so tense and what you can do

Are You Ready to Move Your Body This Spring?

Mar 14th, 2019 21m 33s

Spring time is almost here an that means a whole lot more activity! Are you ready for it? It's not too late to start focusing on how to prep and cross-train your body so you can burst into spring full of energy and ready to play as hard as you

Are Ab Crunches Good For You?

Mar 7th, 2019 28m 29s

To Ab Curl or Not To Ab Curl? Is that the question? If you do ab curls or crunches I highly recommend that you spend some time pondering whether or not you should be doing ab curls and most importantly, how you are doing them. As first genera

When to Rest & When to Push Yourself {episode 013}

Mar 1st, 2019 26m 14s

I had the flu last week, and it was rough. I survived by binge-listening to my Harry Potter audiobook collection (why are they so soothing?) and getting lots of rest. Now that I'm starting to feel a little better, I'm taking it easy and slowly

Physical Fitness Does Not Look a Particular Way {episode 012}

Feb 21st, 2019 18m 55s

I'm getting a little personal in this episode, talking about body image and the myth that physical fitness can only look one way. In fact, how we look doesn't really indicate whether or not we are physically fit. Being fit is all about having e

What to do Instead of Multitasking {episode 011}

Feb 14th, 2019 19m 31s

Did you know multitasking is a myth? It's true, we aren't actually capable of doing multiple tasks at once. When we think we're multitasking we're switching our focus back and forth between each task. Sound exhausting? It is! and it has some

Why You Should Love Your Core {episode 010}

Feb 8th, 2019 23m 10s

Do you love your core? In celebration of love month, this episode is all about why YOU should love your core! It doesn't matter if you have toned abs or not, your core is deserving of some serious loving. In this episode I'll discuss some major

How to Move More During Your Day {episode 009}

Jan 23rd, 2019 28m 46s

How much do you move every day? Do you fit movement into your day beyond exercising? As we discussed last week, this is very important to your health. In this episode I'll cover the top ways to get more movement each and every day * How to stac

Do You Think About Physical Activity or Just Exercise? {episode 008}

Jan 17th, 2019 29m 41s

Is there a difference between physical activity and exercise? Yep, there is. So which is more important for your health? Turns out they are BOTH important, and increasing your physical activity levels AND your exercise levels can have long reac

Why Your Habits are Super Important for Your Wellness Goals {episode 007}

Jan 10th, 2019 24m 42s

Do you focus on your habits? Habits are a buzzword in the fitness world right now, and for good reason. If you can automate the behaviors that will lead to your goals (fitness or otherwise), then you have a much greater chance of actually achie

Rock Your Resolutions: How to Set Goals You Will Want to Achieve

Jan 3rd, 2019 36m 36s

New Year's Resolutions - do you love or hate them? I admit that I love to go through and set intentions and goals in the new year. In fact, I love it so much that as a faculty instructor at a university, I do this at the beginning of every seme

How to Finish the Year Strong

Dec 27th, 2018 18m 15s

How you finish is more important as how you start. When it comes to the end of the year, reflecting on the past year is the best way to set yourself up for the new year of your dreams. Sounds confusing? Don't worry - I will show you how to go t

Make Mindful Presence Your Present (for the Holidays and Everyday)

Dec 20th, 2018 27m 55s

Wanna know what the hottest gift of 2018 is? Well, I got ya covered. It doesn't come in a fancy box or have a big bow - but it is the most powerful gift we can give ourselves or a loved one. Our mindful presence! Yep, mindfulness is it. And it

How to Have Healthy and Happy Holidays

Dec 13th, 2018 36m 4s

How do you feel about the holidays? Is it the most wonderful time of the year or the most stressful time of the year? Either way, this episode has tons of tips to help you be healthy and fulfilled during the holiday season (by doing them your w

Core Anatomy 101

Dec 12th, 2018 29m 4s

So what is the core anyway? As a Pilates and anatomy instructor, I have spent a lot of time learning, thinking, and teaching about the core. It's one of the topics people ask me about the most so I decided to answer some questions in this epis

Why Wellness is the Key to Health

Dec 4th, 2018 40m 40s

Wellness is more important than being healthy. That may be a controversial statement yet wellness is the key to having healthy, happy, fulfilled lives. And the best thing about wellness is that if you are doing it right your wellness regime can

About the Show

Dec 4th, 2018 7m 30s

Hello friend, This episode tells you all about The Grateful Body Podcast and your host, Ky Autumn Russell. I'm thrilled to be starting this project and sharing decades of knowledge I've accumulated from my studies and teaching. Check out this s

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