We are officially in the thick of the winter holidays. We’ve had Halloween, Thanksgiving, probably some birthdays, and are now headed into December holidays!  Even though there are so many occasions to celebrate, keep in mind that these are only holi-DAYS. One singular day in the month. With there being 31 days and 4 weekends […]

Trainer Tip by: Coach Michael Bracing the core is an extremely important part of any exercise. This ensures that your core is strong and not bending or moving in a direction or way that could result in injury. Some easy steps to think through in your mind are: Breathe big into your stomach. This will […]

Written by Leah Sanders, CHFC Fitness Manager Beat the crowd Every year, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve the quality of their lives. Many have a goal to work out, lose weight, eat differently or sleep more. Oftentimes, these goals are set without the right resources to change. If you know […]

Thanksgiving tips: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, consider these tips to keep the holiday a healthy one!   Eat breakfast. As a Dietitian I don’t recommend not eating until the big meal to “save all your calories”. Typically, not eating all day leads to overeating later, and consuming more total calories than you would have had by […]

Just because the temperature is dropping doesn’t mean we need to stop exercising outside. When participating in physical activity in the cold, avoid skin contact with the environment, wear the appropriate layers, and stay hydrated. Avoid Frostbite and Hypothermia For starters, it is not recommended to exercise at temperatures below 0° F or at temperatures […]

There is a lot of confusion as to what’s the best way to make your morning oatmeal. Are the instant packets really healthy? Which one should I choose? Do I need to start the night before with overnight oats? While instant packets can be a perfectly fine choice, they do tend to be a little […]

Cuban Press: Top of the line Shoulder Work This is a difficult exercise to strengthen your upper back, rotator cuff, and chest muscles. Starting with a chest-supported motion on the bench keeping your spine in a neutral and straight line. Less than 10 pounds of weight per arm is recommended for this exercise 1) Pull […]

Seeing a “Pure Cane Sugar” packet, and a “Sugar in the Raw, Turbinado Cane Sugar” packet can be confusing. They are different colored packets (white and brown), and it seems like there should be a difference between the two.  So is there? Pure can sugar is more processed, meaning, the sugar is more refined. It […]

Have you ever wondered which small, colored packet you should add to your coffee and what the difference is anyway? The white packets are table sugar, they pack in extra calories and added sugar. The other colors are non-nutritive sweeteners, meaning they are calorie and sugar-free: The blue packets are aspartame, the most popular brand […]