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Fitness at Home

by Bloom Yoga, posted in fitness, Friday Favorites, Personal Training, Yoga

In addition to being a Yoga Teacher I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. I have gotten a few questions regarding fitness equipment to use at home. Here are some of my favorites! I like these products because they are effective and don't take up too much space. Thera-Band MiniBands These mini band barely take … Continue reading Fitness at Home

Is Yoga Enough?

by Bloom Yoga, posted in Yoga

Many students ask me if practicing yoga is enough to get in and stay in shape. Just like everything, it depends. I personally cannot maintain my yoga practice without strength training. If I don't strength train, I tend to become injured from my yoga practice. This may not be the case for each person, but … Continue reading Is Yoga Enough?

I Passed the NASM CPT Test

by Bloom Yoga, posted in Life, Personal Training

Whoah. I did it. I passed the NASM CPT test. On the first try. Since I used advice from a few blogs, I thought I would share my formula for success. I purchased the least expensive Self Study option from NASM. It was expensive, but I was prepared for the cost. When my materials arrived, … Continue reading I Passed the NASM CPT Test

Why am I so Unsure of Myself?

by Bloom Yoga, posted in Life, Yoga

  Greetings, Lately, I have been studying for my Personal Training License through NASM.  This has been something I have been planning for and have been so excited to do.  I'm not going to lie.  I am completely overwhelmed and really surprised by that!  My college degree was a research degree, so I can read … Continue reading Why am I so Unsure of Myself?