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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How 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 […]

How 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 […]

The 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 […]

Avoiding 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 […]

Get 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 […]

Short 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 […]

If 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 […]

What 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 […]

Food 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 […]

How 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 […]

SuperSET 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 […]