The holidays are a time for joy with friends and family. Sticking to your usual fitness routine can feel impossible between festive feasts, indulgences, shopping, parties, and gatherings. But, there’s an easy, time-efficient solution to keep your health on track during the holidays when you can’t get your workouts in or make it to the…
Activity Based on Body Type
Many of us have been glued to the TV enjoying the Summer Olympics. You may have noticed that many athletes who excel in a certain sport often have similar body types. Sprinters tend to be extremely muscular whereas endurance runners tend to be smaller and leaner. Basketball athletes are tall whereas gymnasts tend to be…
Base Conditioning
Starting your fitness journey or preparing for a new athletic challenge is an exciting venture. However, laying a solid foundation before diving into high-intensity and high-volume workouts is crucial. Spending at least two months on base conditioning can make a significant difference in your performance, injury prevention, and long-term success. Building a Strong Foundation Base…
5 of The Worst Exercises
Not all exercises are created equal. While some boost your fitness, strengthen your body and help to keep you injury-free, others can do more harm than good. Don’t forget to sign up under “Weekly Fitness Tips” to automatically receive my latest blog post in your inbox! 5 Exercises That Might Be Better Left Out Of…
Baby, It’s Hot Outside!
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…
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…
Exercise Snacks May Be Better Than Prolonged Exercise
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for a traditional workout routine can be challenging. Between work, family commitments, and other responsibilities, the idea of setting aside a dedicated block of time for exercise can seem daunting. However, emerging research suggests that incorporating “exercise snacks” into your daily routine could be the key to maintaining a…
Spring Reset
The spring season offers a perfect opportunity to hit the reset button and embrace a fresh mindset towards our health and well-being. Spring signifies renewal. It’s a time to shake off the cobwebs of inactivity and reinvigorate ourselves with newfound energy and purpose. Spring beckons us outdoors with its longer days and warmer temperatures. Whether…
Fitness Trivia
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…
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…