by Brent | May 22, 2017 | Exercise, Health, Personal Training
Memorial Day is, first and foremost, a day to remember those who have died in the service of our country. With that in mind many Americans also get a chance to relax and spend time with family and friends. With possible high temperatures (hopefully mild at least) and...
by Brent | Apr 14, 2017 | Nutrition
A Chinese legend dating back to 2737 B.C. says that leaves from an overhanging Camellia sinensis plant fell into Emperor Shennong’s cup of boiling water and so begins the story of drinking tea.(1) According to the Tea Association of the U.S.A....
by Brent | Feb 13, 2017 | Exercise, Personal Training, pregnancy, Wellness
There is much conflicting information out there in regards to exercising while pregnant. Here are 4 misconceptions that hopefully will be cleared up when your done reading. MYTH #1: Keep your heart rate below 140 bpm (beats per minute) during...
by Brent | Feb 3, 2017 | Exercise, Health, How-To, Personal Training, Special Events, Tip, Wellness
Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer of both men and women (1). Every 80 seconds, one woman is killed by heart disease and stroke. (1) That’s 1 in 3 deaths among women each year. These statistics can be shocking, but building awareness is one...
by Brent | Jan 3, 2017 | Exercise, Health, Personal Training, Wellness
We know that 30 minutes of exercise per day has enormous benefits on our heart, waistline, energy and stress levels. But did you know regular exercise helps with eye health? Many eye diseases are linked to other health problems, including high...