Last week, we reviewed fitness tips for the 20 somethings. With each decade there are typically new challenges and opportunities. Today, Brenda Braxton and trainer Alicia Rose focus on the 30s and the unique needs throughout this decade. The series is called Fit (ish) and the premise behind the approach is that we all want…
Focus on the CAN not the CAN’T
There are so many things we can’t do right now due to COVID and that can easily get you down. Rick Hansen, a famous Canadian, can teach us a valuable lesson to help us cope with everything going on in the world right now. Rick was in a terrible car accident when he was 16…
2021 Reset
If there’s one thing that 2020 taught us, it’s the importance of overall health. Most people gain a bit of weight during the holidays and add in a global pandemic and a lockdown with people eating more and participating in less physical activity, it’s easy to see why people might be ready for a reset…
One Month Left to THRIVE
Most of us couldn’t be happier that 2020 is almost over. With one month left to the year, how can we launch into 2021 feeling our best? Creating a challenge of some sort can provide you a positive focus that can help keep your health a priority during the holidays. Here’s some options: Set the…
Ramp Up Your Fitness to Finish the Year Strong and Healthy
We are entering the last quarter of 2020 so as we wind down the year, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the last nine months. Recap It’s a great drill to grab a piece of paper and answer the following questions: What are the highlights of the last nine months? What were the struggles…
Fifty & Fit
Having recently turned 50 years old, it reminded me how important it is for all menopausal women to understand what’s going on in our bodies and do what we can to prevent, reverse or minimize any negative symptoms. It’s also important to note that the entire process can take up to 20 years for some…
20/20/20 Challenge
It is disheartening that only 5% of Americans get 30 minutes of exercise every day. That means 95% of us are not getting enough exercise to ward off obesity and other health issues. So on August 20, 2020, after seeing all those 20s, we were inspired to start a 20/20/20 challenge at our NW Personal…
Where’s The Disconnect? We All Know We Should Be Exercising But Don’t…
The evidence is clear and conclusive. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and cancer, are among the most common and often preventable of all health problems in the United States. Each year, chronic diseases cause 7 of 10 deaths among…
Getting Back to Workouts
When gyms closed due to COVID-19, many exercise enthusiasts got out of their normal workout routine. Now that gyms are reopening, many people are struggling to get back at it. First, remind yourself that your health is extremely important, now more than ever! You need your physical strength, mental health, stress release and a strong…
Are You Ready For Your Gym To Reopen?
Now that Clark County is in Phase 2, many smaller, boutique-styles fitness and training facilities are open or are preparing to reopen. Larger fitness facilities will be allowed to open when we transition into Phase 3. Exercise enthusiasts are now faced with a decision. Some are more than ready for their favorite gym to open,…