As the crisp autumn air settles in, kids go back to school, summer BBQs are over, and camping trips and vacation are complete, it’s the perfect time to refocus on your health and well-being. Every September, we offer a 6 week Fall Fitness Reset designed to help our clients clean up their nutrition, prioritize movement…
Staying Committed to Fitness Over the Summer with Kids
Ah, summer! That magical time of year when the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and your kids are out of school for a couple months. Suddenly, your well-oiled fitness routine faces a major obstacle: the chaos of summer vacation. But fear not! With a dash of creativity, and a big dose of flexibility,…
Stop Running Red Lights on Your Fitness Journey!
In the pursuit of fitness and wellness, mistakes and missed goals are inevitable. Whether it’s skipping a workout, indulging in an unhealthy meal, or not hitting a personal best, these slip-ups can be disheartening. However, it’s crucial to remember that one mistake does not mean you should give up entirely. Imagine if, after accidentally running…
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…
Better New Years Resolutions
With approximately 70% of our society overweight or obese, many people use January 1st as an incentive to lose weight and get healthy. Although carrying excessive body fat is a major contributing factor to many health issues including Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, weight loss as your primary goal may set you up for failure. Stepping on…
20 Minutes Per Day
A new 2023 study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 28% of Americans are getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity. That’s less than 1/3 of us! The recommended benchmarks by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is to spend at least 150 minutes per week…
10 Things NOT to Do in 2023 For Your Health!
As a fitness trainer, we often focus on what you should be doing to improve your overall health. Here’s a list of what you should NOT be doing if your goal is optimal fitness and conditioning! 1 – Don’t focus on cardio When people initiate a health and fitness program, they often start with cardio….
Best Apps to Help Achieve Resolutions
Setting and failing at New Year’s Resolutions is so common that it’s become an expectation. If you are serious about experiencing lasting transformations and achieving whatever goals you set for yourself, using an app on your mobile phone may be exactly what you need to hold you accountable to your health and fitness goals. Most…
23 Different Resolutions Instead of Weight Loss
As we launch into 2023, many people will resolve to lose weight. Unfortunately, that can be a negative focus. First, many factors can affect our day-to-day weight such as fluid retention, meal timing, hormones, and bowel movements. Secondly, as our body composition changes and we build more muscle, sometimes the scale registers an increase in…
Fat Versus Fit
An important question to ask is whether skinny and unfit is more healthy than fat and fit. One researcher, Dr. Steven Blair and his colleagues at the Cooper Fitness Institute, conducted a large fitness study focusing on this exact question. They recruited over 25,000 men and more than 7,000 women ages 20-88. Subjects were followed…