One of the biggest challenges in fitness is trying to figure out how to balance your workouts. With limited time in a busy week, it can feel overwhelming trying to fit in cardio, strength training, and flexibility work. Many people default to what they enjoy most, often overdoing one component while neglecting others. The result?…
Initiating a health and wellness program can be confusing and overwhelming. Should you adopt a vegetarian, carnivore, high protein, low protein, low fat or low carb diet? What is better? Lifting heavy weights, doing pilates or taking up yoga? Run, walk or dance? Should you start cold plunging, sauna and which supplements should you take? …
The power of the vagus nerve is often overlooked. The vagus nerve is one of the most critical components of the human body. It is the longest cranial nerve and runs from the brainstem down to the abdomen, connecting major organs such as the heart, lungs, and digestive system. The vagus nerve plays a crucial…
Summer’s sweltering heat can sabotage even the most committed exercise enthusiast’s workout plans. But don’t let the blazing sun deter you! With the right strategies, you can stay active, safe, and motivated even when the temperature soars. Don’t forget to sign up under “Weekly Fitness Tips” to automatically receive my latest blog post in your…
During this past weekend, we celebrated our 24th anniversary at NW Personal Training. As part of the festivities, we did a 24 question Fitness Trivia game. Let’s see how you do and whether you’ve absorbed any of the Shape Up with Sherri blog content over the years. Don’t forget to sign up under “Weekly Fitness…
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…
As many people age, they decide to downsize and move to a home or location without stairs. It makes sense to want to reduce your footprint so that there’s less to take care of. Also, as you age, perhaps your knees aren’t as strong as they were. You start to develop aches and pains. Then,…
One of the best actions you can take for your overall health is to avoid sitting for extended periods of time. Research has shown that regularly getting up out of your seat can burn 32% more calories than remaining seated and studies confirm people who gain weight, move 2.25 less hours per day. Another study…
Your metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that occur within your body that keep you alive. It involves the breakdown of food into energy that the body needs to survive. It is the energy required to breathe, digest food, circulate blood, move, repair tissues and cells and for all organs to function. Our basal…
Regardless of age or fitness level, we could all benefit from the ability to push against and support our own body weight. In fact, longevity has been linked to our ability to transition from the floor to a standing position which involves the ability to push. Pushups, a standard upper body exercise, work many muscles…
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