Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for busy moms to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of mom life, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping moms move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.
Movement Snacks: Core Works That Keeps It Cool
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Hey Reader, It's a rainy day at the lake today, but for much of the summer it's been hot and sticky. On those hot, sticky days, it can be hard to want to move your body. Not everyone wants to get hotter and stickier on purpose, no matter how much you love to move your body. So for those days you want to move your body and maybe sneak in a little core work without getting super sweaty, I've got something fun for you. This leads me to my Movement Snack this week. Movement Snack this week: Not all core work needs to be crunches and planks. Personally, I'm a fan of standing core work because it requires more creativity and more balance. That's what you'll find in the flow I created for my YouTube channel. It's all standing, so no weight-bearing on your hands. And the flow builds, so you are progressively adding elements and increasing the challenge -- if you choose to. This can absolutely be a choose your own adventure core work situation! Check it out here: I've also compiled a playlist of summer-friendly movement practices that will get you moving, maybe work your core muscles, but keep the sweatiness factor low. You can find it (and bookmark it) here: SUMMER MOVEMENT PLAYLIST Question of the day: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? I look forward to hearing about your favorite ice cream and hopefully see you on the mat soon, too! Warmly, Naomi Want to stay in touch during the week? Here are a 2 easy ways: Follow me on Bluesky, where I share daily movement practices as acts of resistance, connection, and strength. Follow me on substack, where I write about the intersection of movement, motherhood, and the culture that we are all moving through. Or better yet, subscribe so you have immediate access to regular essays, including my most recent substack which is about watching the most recent Zombies movie with my kids -- it's the latest movie in a Disney musical franchise that is surprisingly progressive and politically relevant. You can read it here. As always, if you'd like to support my writing, you can do that by simply reading and liking my pieces on substack. Even better, comment on them and share them with those who might love them, too. And of course the best way to support my work is with a paid subscription, which allows me to continue to do the writing I love and be compensated for my work. |
Naomi Gottlieb-Miller
Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for busy moms to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of mom life, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping moms move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.
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