Ah, summer! That magical time of year when the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and your kids are out of school for a couple months. Suddenly, your well-oiled fitness routine faces a major obstacle: the chaos of summer vacation. But fear not! With a dash of creativity, and a big dose of flexibility,…
Working Out Is Like Brushing Your Teeth
I was teaching at a resort recently and I asked one of the guests if he would like to participate in my fitness class. His response was “No way. I’m on vacation!” I found that to be an odd, although common, response because we should not take a vacation from our health and moving our…
Reset Not Retreat
Many of you have set intentions for a healthier 2024 and yet, here we are only a couple weeks in and our plans are already being sabotaged with snow, ice storms, school closures and gyms having to close due to the nasty weather. It’s very easy to return back to old habits and behaviors and…
Reasons To Commit To Getting Fit
As we approach the New Year, we tend to reflect on the past year, while also looking forward to how we want our upcoming year to unfold. We may set goals for things we want to start doing, stop doing or keep doing. One of the commitments many people make is to adopt a more…
Workout Myths That May Be Limiting Your Success
Most people start an exercise program only to find themselves quitting within a couple months. Behavioral Change research is shedding light on what may be the issue for most people. It’s important to note that the method that die-hard exercisers use will likely not work for most people. They are just a different breed! Avoid…
Sundays for Success
What you do on Sundays, or the last day before your typical work week, can either set you up for success or failure in terms of your health and fitness goals. There is a saying that states “If you fail to plan, plan to fail.” Here’s 5 things you can do as you wind down…