Everyone dreams of living their healthiest life and looking their best. In fact, the two most common New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and exercise more. Sadly, only 8% actually achieve those resolutions. One thing that separates achievers from the rest is tracking. Simply put, winners are trackers because they’re committed to measuring progress….
If you’re reading this in mid‑March, there’s a good chance you’ve been through one of two things:(1) You’re still wrapped up in fuzzy socks and blankets wondering if winter ever plans to leave…or(2) You stepped outside, got blasted with sunshine, and suddenly remembered why people like warm weather so much. Either way, welcome to Spring Reset…
Winter has a funny way of messing with our motivation. The alarm goes off, it’s still dark outside, and the last thing you want to do is peel yourself out of a warm bed to move your body. Suddenly, “I’ll start again in spring” feels like a very reasonable life plan. Spoiler alert: it’s not….
What would you give to wake up feeling energetic, well rested and ready to conquer the world every single day? It goes without saying that your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. The more productive your morning, the likelier you will have a more productive rest of the day. Studies by…
So, you kicked off the New Year with a great resistance workout and left the gym beaming with pride, but now your muscles are so stiff and sore that it hurts to even walk. Should you give your body a break or grind through the pain and keep going, forcing your body to adjust to…
When you’re new to fitness, weight lifting can seem daunting because it’s physically challenging and you must learn new exercises for each major muscle group; it’s not as easy as pushing “start” on the treadmill. Not to mention the horror stories of torn muscles and injured joints (which is only a concern if you’re performing…
The holidays are a festive time of non-stop partying and feasting. We’re constantly surrounded by sweets, snacks and yummy gifts of food from our friends and family. And in the spirit of the season, we gratefully accept and overindulge in foods that we would normally refuse. However, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the holidays…
The holidays are here! Twinkling lights, endless to-do lists, sugar everywhere, and at least one person in every household is sniffling like it’s their full-time job. While Christmas is supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year,” it can also be one of the most draining. Cold weather, late nights, extra sugar, and all…
When someone makes a decision to get fit, they usually join a gym. Unfortunately, gyms, fitness classes, and running are not for everyone. For starters, some people just don’t have the time, while others are nervous or self-conscious and would rather take some time to build their confidence before doing jump lunges in front of…
Physical therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many health conditions, from chronic pain to sports injuries. It strengthens your muscles and makes you more flexible, bringing relief to the hurting areas. Physical therapy is so much safer than pain medications, which only provide temporary relief and come with cardiovascular and stomach bleeding risks….
