The holidays can be both a joyful and a stressful time. We often rush right through the month of December going to parties, work events, family gatherings, and more. Before […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Track the Intensity of Aerobic Exercise  Substantial health benefits are gained when adults achieve 150-300 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous intensity […]

How to Track Progress Without the Scale Did you know that there are many ways that progress can be tracked without using the scale? Taking blood pressure, heart rate, waist […]

How To Stay Motivated To Exercise Staying motivated to exercise is one of the biggest challenges someone can face. We may feel overwhelmed, intimidated or discouraged at different points in […]

Importance Of Recovery We understand the importance and health benefits of coming to the center and getting a workout in. Whether that be cardio, weight training, or a group fitness […]

Cognitive benefits of exercise for older adults Cognitive functions tend to decline as we get older. Exercise is a great way to ensure that our cognitive health stays in shape […]

We know that exercise is good for us, so why is it so hard to do it sometimes? I’ve had numerous people tell me that they just don’t like to […]

Are Your Goals Smart Goals? Smart goals are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. It is important when setting your health and wellness goals that each of […]

The Importance of Stretching Stretching is an important part to a well-rounded fitness/wellness routine. Research has shown that stretching can help improve our flexibility which will increase the range of […]

What to do on Rest Days Rest days are important for those that participate in higher intensities and volume multiple times a week (5-6x). But for those that participate in […]

How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure?  The best ways for maintaining a normal, healthy blood pressure are through a healthy diet and regular exercise. Specifically, about 150 minutes per […]

How sore is too sore? When it comes to lifting (or really, anything we do in our training) we get sore. Soreness and a good workout are not one in […]

What is NEAT Exercise NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, its a fancy term to describe activity that we do that is not structured exercise. Examples would be walking a […]

Strength Training – Not Just for Building Muscle! An estimated 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States have osteoporosis, which is responsible for more than 2 […]

Sauna Use and Cardiovascular Health The sauna is commonly used for relaxation and stress management but did you know it’s also great for your cardiovascular health? Research shows regular use […]

How to get more out of your workout – without adding reps or weight As you are doing your workout on one of the machines here at CHFC, pay attention […]

How does my squat form look? Let’s hit some basics! Squatting is a common, great exercise that hits a lot of our major muscle groups in the lower body – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 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 […]

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 […]