You never really realize how important strength is until you need it. We have all been there at one point in our lives. You go to pick something up and wait, what happened? Why can’t I pick up/move this? I could a few years ago. What is going on? Heard of the term use it or lose it? I’m sure…Read More
Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy body. It doesn't matter if you exercise all day long, if you eat the wrong stuff, losing bodyfat and increasing lean muscle is that much harder to accomplish. Nutrition can be simple or extremely complicated. If you need to weigh and measure your food to get …Read More
Back pain is a bummer. It can suck up all of your energy and make you feel worthless. Waking up with back pain and struggling to get through the day is no way to live. If this describes you, you are not alone. Approximately 8 out of 10 adults will experience back pain at some point during their life…Read More
As February continues to creep by and the holiday season seems like a distant past, it was only around 6 weeks ago that most of us set out with intention to conquer our New Year's resolutions. The cold truth is that 80 PERCENT of resolutions made at the beginning of January fail by February, accordi…Read More
It is that time of year again. With the current year coming to an end, it is time to determine your goals for next year. For many of you, fat loss is a big deal. If fat loss is of interest to you, read this blog post. This blog post is dedicated to those of you who want to add healthy muscle to your…Read More
It is that time of year again. With 2018 coming to end, it is time to determine your goals for 2019. If you are like most people, your New Year's Resolution will be to lose weight. While this is a fine goal to choose, I want you to change your mindset a little bit. Weight loss in our industry is a…Read More
If your upper back is strong, but yet pull-ups are still a struggle for you, fixing a few simple things can make all the difference. Ahhh the bodyweight pull up. Some shudder at the thought, others jump up on a bar and start swinging around like gymnasts. What makes pull ups so difficult? And why ca…Read More
Just because it is colder outside, doesn't mean your exercise routine should go into hibernation. While exercising outdoors is easy in the summer due to comfortable temperatures and longer days, winter is the exact opposite. Colder temperatures and shorter days usually means exercise routines that…Read More
What comes to mind when you think or hear the term, 'processed food?' Potato chips, cookies, pizza, cheese? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines processed food as "…any food that has been deliberately changed in some way before consumption." Sooooo….everything?! Well processing does in…Read More
Knowing the difference will determine how your fitness plan is created. We all know that improving our health is vitally important to living a longer, more fulfilling life. With that being said, is your health and fitness program aligned with the goals you want out of that program? If your goals a…Read More