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Making Strength Training Effective
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - June 5, 2023How Long Should Your Strength Workout Be for it to Be “Effective”? Strength training is a crucial part of any workout routine. It is important for an individual to engage in resistance training at least 1-2x a week to cut down the risk of chronic diseases and maintain bone and joint strength. Strength […]
Read MoreWhy Belly Dance is a Great Form of Fitness
Posted by: Jamie Horban - May 29, 2023Did you know that Belly Dance is a great form of fitness as well as a an excellent and expressive dance form? It helps women express their sensuality and celebrate the female form by moving their hips and ribs and arms in a way that is natural and fun. Belly dancing significantly aids muscle […]
Read MoreFoods That Can Boost Your Mood
Posted by: Laura Cason, B.S., R.D., L.D.N. - May 22, 2023Nearly 1 in 5 U.S adults experienced a mental health condition in 2020. It’s on the rise for young adults with an estimated 31% of those between ages 18 and 25. Since a mental health diagnosis may impact an individual’s daily life, it’s often wondered the link between nutrition and mood. There have […]
Read MoreTight Muscles? Let’s Stretch!
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - May 15, 20234 Leg Stretches For Tight Leg Muscles We’re all familiar with that cramped, achy, sometimes even painful feeling of tight leg muscles. Your legs can feel tight for a number of reasons. Leg muscles can stiffen up after sitting for long periods, overdoing it on leg days at the gym, or even as a […]
Read MorePosture Practice
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - May 1, 2023You know the drill … it is post Covid, and that aching back pain won’t subside. Your doctor, co-worker, your spouse, all of them suggests, “Stand up straight!” and “Don’t slouch in your chair!” As time passes by, the back pain starts to travel and affect your hips or low back. Suddenly, you start to […]
Read MoreUsing Hatha Yoga to Battle Anxiety
Posted by: Khloe Richardson, B.S. - April 24, 2023Finding ways to remain calm during anxious moments and times is the key to surviving most high stress situations. Many of us fail to take the time to do an extremely simple task that assists with calming the nerves: breathe. Hatha yoga encourages the body to listen to the breath while practicing. […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Maintaining a Workout Routine
Posted by: Jamie Horban - April 17, 2023When you decide to start to work out, you are committing to training your body for doing something new. Whether you are training for a marathon or a dance competition or simply just want to work out to improve physical power or physique, it’s highly important to maintain a consistent regimen to train your muscles […]
Read MoreMake a Fresh Start with Spring Foods
Posted by: Laura Cason, B.S., R.D., L.D.N. - April 10, 2023Seasonal produce will depend on the area because of climate and growing conditions. It all depends on the food, when and where they harvest that food. Nutritional values are generally the same across frozen, fresh or canned fruits and vegetables. Seasonal Produce Guide Make a goal of picking one seasonal fruit and one […]
Read MoreYoga to Flow through the Seasons
Posted by: Khloe Richardson, B.S. - March 27, 2023We’re more connected to the seasons than we think as a society. We are 60% water, so the weather and seasons affect us deeply. That’s why we must take the weather and seasonal transitions just as seriously as we take and consider our yoga practices. Thankfully, we’re slowly entering spring time. However, it’s important to […]
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