The 2024 Olympic Games were a showcase of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship. Here are the top ten lessons we can draw from the Olympic performances that may help us each in our own health and wellness journeys. Mental Health is a Priority Simone Biles once again reminded us of the importance of mental health. After…
10 Tips for Staying Motivated to Workout
The sun is shining, days are longer and warmer, and many people are experiencing a spring surge in energy! As a result, you’ll notice more people heading to the gym and out running, biking, and walking along the many paths in Clark County. The spring season can jumpstart your motivation to exercise but the key…
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…
Holiday Fitness Challenges
The holidays are busy and sometimes stressful with decorating, shopping, get-togethers, dinners, and festivities, so it’s easy to understand why people have a hard time committing to their fitness and health plan every December. But, we shouldn’t take a holiday from the commitment to our health. Instead, understand that working out is part of your…
The Health Issues With Being Too Comfortable
Labor saving devices and the comforts of the modern world that are supposed to be making our lives easier are actually causing disease, early deaths and mental health issues. Michael Easter, author of “The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self” explores our current relationship with and ability to manage discomfort….
Workout Myths That May Be Limiting Your Success
Most people start an exercise program only to find themselves quitting within a couple months. Behavioral Change research is shedding light on what may be the issue for most people. It’s important to note that the method that die-hard exercisers use will likely not work for most people. They are just a different breed! Avoid…
15 Simple Daily Actions to Dramatically Improve Your Health
Most people despise exercise, find it a chore and struggle sticking with it. Here are 15 simple things you could do everyday that will dramatically improve your health without exercising: 1 – Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth. Balance is critical to reduce the risk of falling. 2 – Lightly tap your arms,…
Stand Up For Your Health
One of the best actions you can take for your overall health is to avoid sitting for extended periods of time. Research has shown that regularly getting up out of your seat can burn 32% more calories than remaining seated and studies confirm people who gain weight, move 2.25 less hours per day. Another study…
Spring Tune-Up
It’s spring break for the kids, spring cleaning of our households and baseball spring training is in full swing. It’s common to feel more energized and motivated to reset and ramp up our health and fitness in the spring as well. Some people will tackle a 2-week focused effort, others get dialed in for a…
Music Motivates
If you’re hoping to stick with your workouts this year, music may help you achieve that goal. Benefits of listening to music while exercising: Motivation It’s true that sometimes you just don’t feel like working out, even though you know it’s good for you. When you’re lacking motivation, have a go-to song or playlist that…