October has been a great month, not just because the weather here on Australia’s Gold Coast has been absolutely magnificent, but also because jbyogafit.com has been starting to take off nicely with quite a few people enquiring about the workouts. As it is spring in Australia, all the plants and trees are beginning to bloom and awaken from the winter months - 


- and I can see a parallel to jbyogafit.com. I love what I am doing and being able to help people in becoming fitter, healthier and overcoming back pain, tension in their bodies as well as anxiety & stress is a great reward.

On a personal note, as of last Friday I am the proud sponsor of little Milo, a young koala from Australia Zoo (see below). I immediately fell in love with him - who wouldn’t?


 
I am wishing everyone a wonderful, fit & healthy November.

Have a great day. Namaste.

Jacqueline

How to get a strong and healthy back

Chronic back pain is a common problem affecting around 80% of the world’s population at some point in life. That is four out of every five people! There is a high chance that you have suffered previously, are suffering currently or will be suffering from back pain in the future. Anyone who has suffered from back pain knows how limiting this can be when trying to get on with your daily activities.

A major cause of this back pain “epidemic” is our sedentary lifestyle. We are sitting more and more in office chairs, on lounges, in cars, etc. After sitting for long periods of time, your muscles start to become tired and tense – putting a lot of strain on your back and on your posture in general. Over time, this can then develop into a chronic condition and even lead to more serious injuries of the spine.

The solution to this problem is to get out of your chair more often – maybe go for a walk in the morning or in your lunchbreak. It is important to exercise regularly.

Yoga, Pilates and Yoga/Pilates fusions such as Yogalates, Yogilates, Core Yoga, PiYo and Piloga are excellent for strengthening and stretching the muscles around the spine as well as the abdominal muscles creating a strong foundation – often referred to as core strength or core stability. This will not only speed the recovery from back aches, it will also improve your posture and prevent its recurrence.

But don’t stop exercising once your back problems disappear. Regular exercise is vital in maintaining a healthy back. Just 15-20 minutes of exercise daily will create a huge difference. Exercising should become part of your routine, just as much as brushing your teeth – it is just as important!

I recommend reading the following posts on jbyogafit.com:

• Get Great Abs and a Strong Core
• 3 Great Exercises That Your Back Will Thank You For

 
The workouts on jbyogafit.com are perfect for getting your back strong and healthy, developing core strength & improving your posture. I am living proof of its effectiveness!

  
Great quotes
And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln
All great changes are preceded by chaos. – Deepak Chopra
Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right. – Henry Ford