by Brent | Apr 21, 2017 | Exercise, Health, Nutrition, Wellness
You have been working out consistently and are feeling good, you feel stronger and have more energy. Your diet is on point as you keep your portions controlled and take in lean meats, fruits and vegetables most of the time. But you are still not getting results you...
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 | Mar 13, 2017 | Exercise, Health, Wellness
Self care includes any intentional actions you take to care for your physical, mental and emotional health. This includes things like sleeping, eating- even bathing. It also includes exercise. For many, these are easily balanced throughout the day but...
by Kate | Mar 6, 2017 | Nutrition
Have a Healthy St. Patty’s day! This month, we wanted to celebrate St. Patrick’s day by giving our clients a few ways to incorporate healthy eating into this month’s festivities. Also be on the lookout for recipes this month featuring healthy versions of St. Patty’s...
by Brent | Mar 3, 2017 | Exercise, Health, Wellness
It’s happened again. You were doing so well there for a while- hitting the gym a few days per week taking part in a resistance and cardio program. But then you missed a day because you were sick/tired/busy and then you missed another day and all of a...
by Brent | Feb 17, 2017 | Exercise, Health, Personal Training
Every year brings new fitness trends. You may remember ones like the Shake Weight, Bowflex and Tae Bo. The American College of Sports Medicine releases an annual list of trends, and we have 2017 right here for you. Wearable Technology: Fitness...
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 Kate | Feb 10, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
I’ve adapted this recipe from one my neighbor gave me out of a vegan/gluten free cookbook by Angela Lidden. If you use gluten-free oats, then the whole thing is gluten free!! For that matter, it is also dairy-free. Great for a breakfast on the go with a...
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...
