No school, people are working from home and we can’t actually go anywhere and do anything. Everything is virtual and many are opting to place all their orders online and have all their household needs delivered so there’s no reason to leave your home. Some people are literally stuck indoors all day and that is…
Bored? Give Me 3 Minutes to a Strong Core!
Most people report that a lack of time is the number one reason they don’t exercise on a regular basis. Well, most can’t use that excuse anymore as many are looking for things to occupy their time during our Stay-at-Home order. What if I told you that if you gave me just three minutes, three…
Choose Your Friends Wisely To Be Healthy
You’ve probably heard that you are the sum of your five closest friends. It is indeed true that you are influenced by the people that you spend your time with and the research backs it up. A study of 12,067 people followed over 32 years concluded that obesity spreads through social ties (Christakis & Fowler)….
50 Days for 50 Years
Soon I’ll be turning 50 years old. I’ve spent over 30 of those years working as a fitness trainer so I feel like there’s no better way to celebrate my 50th Birthday than a 50-day ‘Shape up with Sherri’ challenge. All I’m asking is for you to give me 50 days of clean eating and…
Fitness Trivia to Motivate
As we approach the New Year, we often to take time to reflect on the highlights of the last year, the people and things we are thankful for and look forward to an amazing New Year. Before you set your goals for 2020, this list may remind you why committing to a healthy and fit…
Shake It Up
“If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done! If you want to change something, you’ve got to change something. Makes sense, doesn’t it? If you’ve been doing the same 4 fitness classes or the same running route for the last 10 years, your body has probably adapted…
Spring Tune-Up
It is common to gain a little weight during the winter. The days are shorter, it’s cold outside and we just don’t get as much activity and access to local healthy fruits and vegetables is limited. Come spring, many people get motivated to shed the winter layer and lean up for summer. Although the principles…
Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
Between work, family and social commitments, time is definitely tight and the number one reason people say they don’t exercise is because they just don’t have the time. The good news is there are a lot of really busy people that do find the time to exercise so how do they make it happen? First,…
Take Advantage of Fall and Get Fit!
It’s not as hot, kids are back to school, vacations are over and many people use this time to “Fall back into Fitness”. Here’s some easy tips to put ‘Fitness First for Fall’! 1. Take a Walk Vancouver looks so beautiful right now with the leaves changing color.Schedule weekly walks along the trails on Officers…
Top Fitness Trends for 2018
Variety is the spice of life and if you want to stay motivated with your health and fitness goals, it’s always a good idea to try new activities to minimize the risk of boredom and dropout. The American Council on Exercise recently released a report of the Top New Fitness Trends for 2018. Take a look…