145: Why You Need Yoga for Running with Erin Taylor, RYT
Yah, yah, we know we need yoga, but we want to run and get that endorphin high. This is so true, but sometimes if we don’t slow down and honor our parasympathetic nervous systems, it can make our running plans come to a screeching halt (been there and presently overcoming that)! And it’s not about slowing down too much, as registered yoga teacher (RYT), and Division 1 basketball player, Erin Taylor, shares.
After a back injury stopped Erin from playing college basketball for six months, she found her yoga mat that led her back to the basketball court faster than she would have thought. Erin shares what yoga poses you can do to help relieve the most common running injuries. Perhaps even more important is learning how to fit them into your already jammed-pack schedule.
Erin and I also discuss the challenges we have balancing families (she is the mom of a nine-month-old daughter) with our fitness goals, all while having businesses. Do you have any “mom friends” who need to hear some encouraging, positive words? Then please share this episode, as we really give a non-judgement-free ear to fellow parents.
We have a product review for today’s episode. Yay! Run over HERE to read and HEAR all about Arm Pocket. Arm Pocket keeps everything convenient and dry on your arm so that you can get your run in with all of your stuff.
Serena Marie, RD, talks about something she (and I for that matter) rarely discuss—supplements. I know, strange! The reason why Serena Marie, RD, talks about supplements is based off of this article, which was written in the Journal of Nutrition. Here is an excerpt from Real Food Fuel:
Consumption of 5 grams of a branched chain amino acid supplement before lifting or performing fasted cardio/high intensity intervals will assist in preventing breakdown of calorie burning muscle. Basically, take 2 teaspoons of BCAAs to burn fat while assisting in preventing the breakdown of muscle!
Brand recommended by Serena Marie RD: NOW
Taking 1500mg of HMB twice daily (3000mg/day total) may assist in preserving and increasing metabolically active lean body mass. Serena Marie RD recommends taking three of NOW brand HMB capsules twice daily (affiliate link)
Consuming approximately 450 mg of catechines from green tea (9 bags a day) has been associated with improving insulin sensitivity which can assist with fat loss. Try steeping 9 bags of green tea in 4 oz of water overnight, hold your nose & take as a shot in the morning or add the shot to a flavorful smoothie! Decaf is okay.
Yay! So glad Decaf is a-OK. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that I get jittery with caffeine.
Our gratitude goes to “back-in-the-day” experiences in grade school and high school. We give a special thank you to coaches and teachers who make such a huge difference in so many lives. If you didn’t hear the interview with one of the most winningest high school running coaches, who also happens to be the father of Serena Burla who took eighth place at the US Olympic time trials, check out Episode 141.
Contact:
Erin Taylor:
Website: Jasyoga.com, video.jasyoga.com
Facebook: /jasyoga
Twitter: @ErinJasyoga, @jasyogaHQ
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Serena Marie, RD:
Website: SerenaMarieRD.com
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