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The Importance of Nutrition and Skin Care When it Comes to Self-Care

What is done on the outside greatly affects the inside of the body and what is put into the body definitely shows on the outside! That’s why self-care and nutrition go hand in hand. Though ...
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Water Aerobics: What You Need to Know

Aerobic exercise is an important component of holistic health. Your doctor probably reminds you often that a healthy heart is one that can work hard, and that’s exactly what aerobic exercise trains your body to ...
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HIIT: The Workout for Busy People

If you’re like me, you classify yourself as a perpetually busy person. Things are always coming up, filling your schedule, leaving you feeling like there’s no time left for yourself. But what if I told ...
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7 Ways to Burn Calories in the Winter

You don’t have to spend winter cooped up inside eating cookies—at least not all the time. Though the weather may be colder and it’s not the beach season, there are still numerous ways to stay ...
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The Best Foods to Help Boost Your Immune System This Season

‘Tis the season for respiratory viruses, when a combination of cold weather and close gatherings increase the risk of illness transmission. One of the best things you can do to stay healthy (and even protect ...
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Ring in the New Year Stronger than Ever

Let’s kick off the new year with a strong mind and body by taking ownership of your time, food, and movement! 1. Stay Hydrated Keep filtered water with you at all times to sip on ...
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4 Ways to Set Goals for 2024

2024 is just around the corner, and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, this also means that most people are setting resolutions that they don’t actually follow through with. That’s why it’s so important ...
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Functional Fitness and Why You Need to Incorporate it in Your Training

What is functional fitness?Functional fitness is a style of exercise that focuses on everyday movements (OPEX Fitness, 2023). Instead of focusing on maximal strength with ideal form, functional fitness emphasizes holistic strength and stability paired ...
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How to Survive the Holiday Feastings

The holidays are great. You get time off, you get to spend it with your family, and you get lots of wonderful food. Unfortunately, if you aren’t careful, the food comes with an unwanted side ...
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Losing Weight During Perimenopause

As women get older, maintaining their desired weight becomes harder. The workouts that worked in their 20s and 30s may no longer give the same results. It’s normal for weight gain to start a few ...
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How Working Out Benefits Your Overall Health During Flu Season

Many people attest that the flu season (also known as “respiratory virus season” due to the addition of RSV and COVID-19) is directly correlated with the colder weather. While lower temperatures are a contributing factor ...
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7 Fall Activities That Will Burn Calories

It’s officially cozy season. The crisp autumn weather, savory comfort food, and warm sweaters make us want to curl up on the couch and watch a classic fall movie. As tempting as remaining snuggled up ...
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