From the Wellness Team: Wellness Wednesday Trainer Tip – Hiking
5 Beginner Hiking Tips 1. Start small and local- Unlike walking on a smooth road, hiking on trails have various terrains and hills; 2. Plan ahead- Do some research on […]
Read More5 Beginner Hiking Tips 1. Start small and local- Unlike walking on a smooth road, hiking on trails have various terrains and hills; 2. Plan ahead- Do some research on […]
Read MoreIncorporating 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 […]
Read MoreWhy 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreWhy 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. […]
Read MoreMaking 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 […]
Read MoreMany 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 […]
Read MoreRecovery 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 […]
Read MoreShort 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 […]
Read MoreThe beginning of a new year can be an exciting time. We start the year feeling motivated about all the big changes we’ll make in the coming months. However, many […]
Read MoreTackle 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 […]
Read MoreFunctionality 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 […]
Read MoreYou 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreAll-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 […]
Read MoreStaying 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreLearn 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 […]
Read MoreInterval 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 […]
Read MoreHow many reps should I do? One question many novice exercisers ask about is strength training. If you’re looking for overall health, anywhere between 8-12 repetitions is a great place […]
Read MoreHow to burn fat the right way A lot of people start working out focusing on losing some weight and just work on hours and hours of cardio. Cardiorespiratory exercises […]
Read MoreThe importance of walking and getting your steps in Sedentary behavior has remained stable or increased from 2001-2016 in the American population, while screen time outside of school and work […]
Read MoreAvoiding negative self talk can be very helpful If you wouldn’t say it to someone else don’t say it to yourself. Oftentimes we can be our own worst enemies and […]
Read MoreGet Outside This Summer! With the warm weather flooding into the Midwest, now is the time to get outside! Moving some of your workouts outside can have many benefits: decreasing […]
Read MoreShort answer: yes! Warmups and cooldowns decrease risk of injury and allow you to recover more efficiently. Warm up with a few minutes of light cardio, such as walking on […]
Read MoreIf you want to increase Bone Density and Bone Mass, try these 5 simple activities to build strong healthy bones! Each activity focuses on building bone mass in the 3 […]
Read MoreWhat is it and why is it important? Mobility is the ability to move a joint or body part through a full range of motion without restriction. Mobility requires muscular […]
Read MoreFood as Fuel To get the best out of your workouts, you must set yourself up for success with the proper nutrition. Fueling your body consists of consuming the right […]
Read MoreHow to Balance Your Wellness 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, eating […]
Read MoreSuperSET Yourself Up for Success Supersets and circuits are effective tools to keep yourself moving during a workout and keep your heart rate elevated for longer periods of time during […]
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