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…
Move Everyday
There’s value to doing something active every single day. That doesn’t mean that you need to push yourself or head to the gym every day and that you shouldn’t have recovery days, but you should have intentional movement planned into every single day. Don’t forget to sign up under “Weekly Fitness Tips” to automatically receive…
Workout Less and Get Better Results!
When you are juggling work, kids, friends, family, social responsibilities, personal tasks and more, it’s easy to understand why a lack of time is the number one reason people don’t exercise. We are busier as a society than we ever have been and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in a day to…
Move Fast So You Can Stay Fit
“If you don’t use it, you lose it.” When we were young, we ran, skipped, climbed, jumped and sprinted, but as we get older, we tend not to move as quickly. As a result, as we age, we lose about 7 pounds of muscle each decade and this loss is predominantly noted in the number…
Spring Makeover
It is common over the winter months to gain a little weight. The days are cold and dark, and we just don’t get as much activity. It’s one of the reasons that many local fitness clubs and training studios usually launch some type of Spring Weight loss, Cleanse or Makeover Challenge. At our studio, we…
10 Minutes to Health!
Most people report a lack of time as the number one deterrent to exercise. What if you could reap the benefits of exercise with only 10 minutes per day? A study published recently in the JAMA Internal Medicine estimated that more than 110,000 US deaths could be prevented each year if adults over the age…
Motion is Lotion
After a long car ride, plane trip or just sitting at your desk for an extended period, have you noticed how stiff you are initially when you get up to move? This is due to reduced circulation from sitting too much so your tissues get tight, and joints get stiff. As soon as you get…
Play Pickleball to Get Fit
Pickleball uses a paddle and plastic ball and is a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is currently the fastest growing sport in the USA with good reason as there are so many health benefits to playing. Benefits of Pickleball Social Pickleball is very social. Friends and family of all…
Are You Exercising Too Much?
Many exercisers make the mistake of working out so hard that when they are finished, they are completely exhausted. They may go home or take a nap. Some may reduce their overall activity for the day so that by the end of the day, they may have actually expended less energy than they would have…
Thankful For Your Health
As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we tend to reflect on the people and things we are thankful for. Developing a gratitude mindset is so critical to our overall health, and the one thing we’ve learned over the last 20 months, is the importance of our health. Our bodies are beautiful, impressive creations…