We collaborated with Brenda Braxton and KGW to host a fitness series to help viewers get moving and get in better shape whether they are in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond. Each decade presents new challenges and opportunities, and we’ll break those down and provide our community a couple takeaways you can…
Taking Your Health and Fitness One Day at a Time
Are the choices you’re making today moving you closer to the results you want tomorrow? There are certain things that those who are successful at achieving their fitness goals do on a regular basis. If you’d like to succeed at improving your health and fitness, try committing to this approach: Find your WHY: You’ve heard…
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…
Remember Your WHY!
Gyms, yoga studios and pools are closed. Running and Triathlon races cancelled. It is easy to understand why you may start to lose your motivation to workout. The key to maintaining your commitment is to remember your ‘WHY’. Why do you work out? Why do you race? When you dig deep into your motivation, you’ll…
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…
Workouts When You’re Stuck at Home!
We are cooped up and stressed out! What we need now more than ever is exercise to improve our physical strength, mental health, reduce our stress and help develop our immune system. But if you can’t leave the house, what can you do? Great news is that there are literally hundreds of exercises you can…
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)….
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…