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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why do YOU care about nutrition? When caring for your body, exercise is not the only player in the game! Nutrition and exercise are teammates and really do go hand-in-hand. […]

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 […]

Italian Zucchini-Topped Bake Potato For many gardeners, late July signifies a time where zucchini does not stop growing. There are many fun ways to use this plant to your advantage. […]

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 […]

Learn about matching up your produce with the summer season. Choosing to buy and eat produce that matches up with a certain season is a wonderful choice. When we buy […]

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 […]

These simple food safety tips can keep you and your loved ones safe during picnics. The glorious warm weather has arrived and it is accompanied by picnic season. Who doesn’t […]

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 […]

Enjoy cucumbers this month! Let’s celebrate National Cucumber Month this June by learning a bit about the nutritional components of the vegetable. Cucumbers are a great vegetable to enjoy over […]

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 […]

Celebration National Strawberry Month Today! The month of May marks National Strawberry Month! These delectable berries contribute a great deal to our dietary patterns. Let’s celebrate strawberries with a few […]

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 […]

Spruce Up Your Summer Side Dishes Grilling season is coming your way! Looking for an easy way to add in an extra serving of vegetables on a sweet summer night? […]

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 […]