Follow these tips to help keep your skin looking young and healthy: Wash up: Bathe in warm (not hot) water; use mild cleansers that don’t irritate; and wash gently – […]

Finding Your Skin Type There are five different skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination and sensitive. By understanding what type of skin you have, you can begin to make informed […]

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. People of all skin colors are at risk for this damage. You can reduce your […]

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 5/6/22 — The Training and Performance Center (TPC), a division of Integrated Wellness Partners, welcomes Lou Hernandez as Sports Performance Manager. Hernandez joins TPC with extensive experience in […]

Going out to eat? While going out to eat can often result in getting too many calories, carbs, and dietary fats- here are some tips to help choose the best […]

Following a vegetarian diet? Whether you are or are not, these are good tips to ensure you’re getting a balanced diet with plenty of veggies! Try to add extra veggies […]

With the dumbbell in your right hand, place your left hand on the bench  Left leg will be bent forward, right leg back  Maintain a flat back  Start the movement […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

8 Aspects of the Wellness Wheel   Physical Wellness  Physical wellness encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors that are meant to contribute to your optimal health. This involves activities like moving/exercising, […]

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year, we want everyone to take action to impact the future of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Whether that means learning how to navigate your own […]

When it comes to resistance training, the proper range of repetitions is dictated by our goals. We can train for strength, muscle growth, or muscular endurance.   Strength rep ranges: 1-5  […]

Foods from around the world are healthy and delicious! Here are some examples of healthful menu items from global cultures and traditions: https://sm.eatright.org/globalfoods  #NationalNutritionMonth

Cooking at home can be healthy, rewarding and cost-effective! Try these seven simple techniques to enhance your food’s taste and experiment with flavor combinations: https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/cooking-tips-and-trends/enhancing-the-flavor-of-your-meals #NationalNutritionMonth

Leg Curl on Leg Ext Machine During a busy gym time, a quick superset for you is to superset your leg extensions with a leg curl. Facing the leg extension, […]

Planning ahead can help save money and reduce mealtime stress! Follow these steps to plan and prepare meals that fit your preferences and lifestyle:   1)Make a menu  2)Stock your pantry, […]

Coach Alli demonstrates proper push up form and gives additional tips. Push up Form  Tuck elbows into the side   Keep core engaged   Shoulders, hips, knees and ankles should be in […]

A squat is useful to everyone every day. You utilize this movement when sitting down, standing up, or picking something up off of the floor. An improper squat can lead […]

Your favorite cultural foods can be part of a healthful eating plan! Here are some ideas for a variety of healthy, cultural meals provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: […]

Tips for the kettlebell deadlift:  It’s a safe exercise if you’re doing it correctly and is easier to learn than the barbell   Don’t set up too far away from the […]

This year’s theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors! Throughout March, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures.  During #NationalNutritionMonth and beyond, choose delicious and […]

SMART is an acronym we can use to guide our goal setting. This helps to ensure that our goals are meaningful and reachable.  Each goal should be:  Specific  Measurable  Achievable  […]

National Heart Health Month: Saturated vs Unsaturated fats    Saturated and unsaturated fats are important terms to know. One improves your heart health while the other ensues further risk.   Saturated fats […]

National heart health month and Valentine’s Day! Is dark chocolate really that good for you? Are you buying your loved one dark chocolate this Valentine’s Day? Research suggests a diet […]

Not able to fit in a workout for the day? Do you not have 30 full minutes? Don’t worry! You don’t need to work out all at once. You can still […]

National heart health month: Are some versions of salt healthier than others?  Popular types of salt include table salt, sea salt, and pink Himalayan salt. Sea salt and pink Himalayan […]

Cues: 1. Upright torso – Think of your torso like a clock – Sitting upright in the 12 o’clock position 2. Start with a leg drive, keep your arms extended […]

Trainer Tip by Adam Shook, Health Coach As exercise professionals, we often are tasked with providing and finding ways to motivate our clients. This can be a difficult task because […]

February is National Heart Health Month! Salt is a major ingredient of concern when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association tells us that too much sodium can […]

Rest time can be a confusing subject while strength training. So here are a couple of basic recommended rest times during your workout based on what your goals are. Goal […]