Spring Sips – for your sweet tooth! Once spring arrives most people start to refocus on drinking more water. If you’re looking for some sweet drink recipes, try these! Mmelon […]

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS — April 9, 2024 – Carle Health & Fitness Center (CHFC) has been named a winner in the 5th Annual MXM Locations of Excellence Awards.  This recognition is […]

Incorporating Outdoor Exercise As the spring and summer approaches, take every opportunity to exercise outdoors. This can be as simple as taking your animal on walks or adding a walk […]

Benefits of Massage Therapy  Getting a massage is one of the best forms of self care you can invest in! Some overall health benefits include: better post workout recovery, enhanced […]

Why pregnant women should exercise Pregnant women who have a doctor’s consent, are allowed to exercise to help to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Because of the change of the center […]

The Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility You might have heard about mobility vs flexibility – but what do those really mean? Flexibility is the ability of your muscles to lengthen […]

Why is it important for women during menopause to exercise? Exercises have been proving to decrease the menopausal symptoms. Issues with mental health play a big part during hormone fluctuation. […]

Making a workout part of your day will increase the likelihood of getting it done. Many of us plan out each day to stay organized in our busy lives. Prioritizing […]

Congratulations to Integrated Wellness Partners 2023 Achievement Awards Winners Justus Kree and Alaina Tjaden! We are proud of your efforts. Thank you for everything that you do! Justus Kree, Winner […]

Many ways! Here’s just a few: Having a personal trainer will greatly reduce your risk for injury while exercising. Your techniques will be monitored, assuring you are not putting any […]

Recovery is arguably the most important aspect to get the most out of each training session. Going into a workout session without having adequate recovery puts yourself at an increased […]

Did you know eating certain foods can help you prevent conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma?    Kale has nutrients that may protect your eyes from sunlight damage, and decrease […]

Short answer: it depends! Strength training for kids can be a confusing topic, especially with the internet giving conflicting answers everywhere you turn. There is no true “best time” for […]

Do any of your 2024 new year’s resolutions include diet changes? If you are making changes to your diet, we recommend starting small. Science tells us that people have the […]

Tackle your day at the gym! Having confidence means that you have the belief that you can accomplish a task. When you’re new to the gym, it can be tough […]

Oil Substitutes in Baking Did you know – you can substitute pureed fruit (dates, bananas, apples, apricots) in place of oil in baked good recipes? This will lower the fat […]

Functionality is Key Functional strength is defined as forms of exercise that mimic daily movement patterns. Especially as we get older, functional strength can be an excellent tool to help […]

You Too Can Be a Runner! Most people that say they hate running are making it much too difficult. Here are some things to try before you definitively say you […]

Do you ever feel hungry again shortly after eating? Eating a balanced meal that contains protein, carbs, and a healthy fat will keep you satisfied and full longer between meals. […]

How to make your fitness more consistent If you come to the gym 2-3x per week you are part of a small percentage of the population. Sticking to a fitness […]

Learn all about Phytonutrients Phytonutrients (also known as phytochemicals or antioxidants) are compounds found in plant foods that offer a wide range of health benefits to the human body. Did […]

All-or-Nothing Thinking All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion in which we divide experiences into categories of either “black or white” and “right or wrong”. When I think of this way […]

Butternut Squash Soup A delicious and nutritious (and warm and cozy!) fall recipe is Butternut Squash Soup. Just like other orange and yellow produce, butternut squash is full of beta-carotene […]

Staying on top of your exercise goals while sidelined with injury Most of us have experienced or will experience some form of injury, whether that injury is minor nagging pain […]

Food and Your Immune System As we head into cold and flu season, it’s no doubt we want to avoid getting sick as much as possible. Did you know that […]

How to program an at-home workout that will burn a lot of calories in a short time frame. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is one of the best modalities of […]

Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Let’s take a look at this refreshing spin on the beloved chicken salad recipe. You will notice a few swaps from your traditional chicken […]

Learn how to progress toward your goals and overcome plateaus with progressive overload Progressive overload is a term in strength training that refers to gradually increasing the intensity of workouts […]

Fuel your kiddos for the school day! The first few weeks of “back-to-school” can be a busy time for families with students. Getting out the door can be quite the […]

Interval training for cardiovascular fitness When it comes to exercise, you may wonder what is better for your heart: slow and steady or fast and furious? Interval training provides a […]