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Stressed Out? The Simple Science Behind Stress

Stress that is left unchecked can lead to a wide range of mental and physical health problems. We all know stress can contribute to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and headaches, but did you know ...
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The Balancing Act: How Making Small Adjustments Can Make a Big Difference

There is no master key to living a healthy life, and no one solution is going to be the answer to making life simple. Finding balance in your daily routine and making adjustments to the ...
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Better with Friends

Do you have people? You know what I’m talking about…YOUR people. That friend you can count on or call on at any hour of the day or night. The person you see in the middle ...
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Don’t Skimp on Sleep

Another holiday season has come and gone and if you’re at home for the next few days enjoying your freedom until the reality of Monday rolls around, consider using this time to catch up on ...
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Why You Should Give Working Out with Music a Try

Some people will tell you they absolutely have to listen to music while working out. However, others might say they can’t stand it or have never tried.
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Make it a SMART 2020

As 2019 winds down, our minds are filled with holiday plans, a long list of to-dos, and the beginning stages of setting resolutions for 2020. Goal setting is important because goals give us direction and ...
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Just a Matter of Time

It’s that time of the year. The holidays are looming, college students are in the thick of finals, the short days pass very quickly, and everyone is rushing to finish shopping, studying, working, schlepping, and ...
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IHRSA Passport Program and TrainAway

Traveling for the holidays? Don’t miss a workout with the IHRSA Passport Program and TrainAway
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Cranberries are Part of a Healthy Life, All Year Long!

Welcome to the holiday season! Cranberries are commonly found at the dinner table during this time of the year, but don’t forget about all the other months and days! These gorgeous, ruby colored berries are ...
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Healthy Thanksgiving

It seems like Labor Day was only yesterday and now the sun sets way too early, sweats are our outfits of choice, and the stress of the holidays is already creeping in. With Thanksgiving several ...
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50 Squats a Day

When I teach classes that have squats in them, and that’s pretty much most of the classes I teach, people will often come up to me afterwards (or before) and tell me they can’t squat. ...
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Why You Should be Doing More Pull-Ups

Pull-ups are a total body exercise that offer numerous health and physique benefits. Just about everybody knows what a pull-up is…grip the bar so your body is suspended by your hands and pull yourself up. ...
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