We tend to think a lot about our sleep…How much we are getting and whether our smart watches tell us if it was quality sleep. We all know that tomorrow will be all the more challenging if we don’t feel rested. But what can we do to ensure that we sleep well and are set…
As the weather warms and the sun comes out on a more regular basis, we begin to think about being beach body ready. We might all know exactly what it takes to get there, but few have the discipline to implement uncomfortable new habits of restraint. We can wake up with all the best…
Are you short on time? Trying to get the most out of your workouts without running late? Then taking time to rest between sets will be the more efficient use of your time. You surely have heard that rest after a workout is important for your muscles to heal from the micro-tears which ultimately…
Many of us put our children into sports because we believe it will be “good for them.” Beyond the physical movement it buoys their spirit and gets them out of the house. We see how finding a passion is good for the soul. Keeping commitments and exercising discipline prepares a youngster for the demands of…
Dr. Karla Steingraber, sport psychologist and mental game coach, welcomes college athletes Taylor Roberts and Phoebe Brinker, along with Robert Jones Black, the great grandson of the golf legend Bobby Jones, to talk about making mental health a priority, especially for teens and youth athletes. Taylor and Phoebe will share their personal stories of feeling…
We are all aware that movement is good for us, for both our mental and physical health. It is no surprise that it improves energy, strength, and flexibility, as well as mood. But when we think of exercise, many of us imagine a sweaty runner panting along a grueling path. Finding the time to…
Think you (or your child) might Professional Baseball Material? What’s Your Everest welcomes Dr. Jeffrey A. Fishbein, sport psychologist for the Chicago White Sox professional baseball organization. Dr. Fishbein and host Dr. Karla Steingraber of Everest Strong Coaching will talk about the enormous difference between collegiate and professional competitive sports, the level of discipline and…
As we approach another Valentine’s Day in the pandemic, consider how you might spend some time with someone special. Known for being a day for displaying your love and affection, Valentine’s Day can hold significant meaning for your relationship and boost your feelings of love, no matter how long you and your special someone have…
A Year in Review Just prior to January 1, 2021, I was searching for a new annual resolution and was subsequently challenged to complete 10,000 kettlebell swings in the first month of 2021. This piqued my interest as it was a SMART goal: specific, measurable, achievable (if I pushed myself), relevant (as in reasonable, realistic,…
I recently had the opportunity to interview Davia Samms, founder of Lifeaholic Costa Rica, on my YouTube show “What’s Your Everest.” Davia, a “Melanated person,” as she calls herself, said the PTSD of daily micro (and macro) aggressions from living as a person of color in the US was overbearing. “Why would I live…