Redefining Digital Wellness Written by Taylon Faltas
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igital wellness, a contemporary phrase in its own respect, refers to the toll technology takes on the mental and physical health of humanity as we embark further into the Digital Age. Yet amidst this unprecedented global pandemic, technology may be the only way we can rely on professional training and nutritional advice. All “non-essential” businesses, including gyms and studios, have been forced to temporarily close—leaving virtual meetings as the first-class ticket to getting in those glute bridges. This brings us to Molly Gordon: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Holistic Personal Trainer. Jogging Enthusiast. Dancer. Tagalong Lover. Master of Virtual Workout Plans. As a full-time personal trainer in Santa Barbara, Molly is navigating the implications this pandemic has on the world just like the rest of us, while keeping in mind the importance of physical exercise for body and soul. Shortly after I joined her 30-minute free virtual workout session— which she holds at noon on Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday—I open my own Zoom chat window to interview Molly on her tips for making the best of the current conditions. Molly greets me with a bright smile and an animated, “Hey, girl!” with enough cheer alone to brighten anyone’s midday quarantine gloom.
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