Did you know that strength training is good for your bones? I think this aspect of strength training is often overlooked, because we think of strength training as working our muscles. However, strength training also creates stress on our bones that increases bone density! Approximately 8 million women and 2 million men in the US […]
Quick Tip to Boost Energy!
In our blog post from last July titled “Get Up and Move!”, we talked about the benefits of moving throughout the day rather than just the 45 minutes to 1 hour you spend doing a formal workout. If you missed that post, you should definitely check it out, but the main benefits of moving every […]
The Pros and Cons of Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers are everywhere! Fitbit, Apple watch, Garmin, the number of different brands and types of fitness trackers is insane! There are some awesome benefits to these trackers, but there are also some downsides to the trackers that are important to know whether you already have one or are looking into purchasing one. Let’s start […]
A Different Approach to Reaching Your Goals
It’s a new year, which means a lot of us have either set a resolution or goal for the year. Goal setting is great! I’m all about it. I encourage my clients to set goals all the time. However, sometimes we can get caught up in only focusing on the goal or the outcome that […]
A Healthy Holiday Season Mindset
The holidays, as with everything else, look a little different this year. You might not have your normal holiday plans, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate the season. I’ve heard some people say that they didn’t know if they should decorate this year if nobody is coming to their house. I understand that […]
Protein Bars: What You Should Look For
There are tons of different protein bars on the market, and all of the brands claim that their bar is the best. So how do we as the consumers really know which protein bars are the best for us? Here are some tips that I find helpful when choosing a protein bar. There are a few […]
Music During Exercise
Do you listen to music when you workout? If so, do you feel like it helps you have a better workout? The answer is probably yes! Research has shown that listening to music while exercising allows people to enjoy exercising more, perceive it to be less difficult, and encourages people to exercise harder. Music can […]
Get Up and Move!
Back in March, we posted a Get Active Every Hour Challenge on our Facebook page. This challenge was to remind all of us to get up and move while being stuck at home for the most of the day. I decided to give us all another reminder of how important it is for us to […]
Tips to Stay on Track for Summer Cookouts
Summer is in full swing, and the 4th of July is this weekend! One of my favorite things about this time of year is the grilling and cookouts! It just seems like everything tastes better on the grill, right? The first thing you might think of when you think of a cook out is burgers […]
Learning From Bad Workouts
Who has ever had a bad workout in their life? How about this year? This month? I’m sure most of us can answer yes to all three of these questions. Bad workouts happen to all of us! Some people say there’s no such thing as a bad workout, and I agree that every time you […]