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Common Muscle Building Mistakes
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - May 16, 2022In this month’s blog, I want to go over the most common muscle building mistakes you might be making and how to fix them. Even if your goal is to lose fat and not building muscles, this is still a blog I recommend for you to still read. The pointers that I will explain are […]
Read MoreFresh From the Garden
Posted by: Kim Kramer R.D., L.D.N., CDCES - May 9, 2022There is sense of pride that comes with planting vegetables, watching them grow and making recipes those vegetable inside. If you taste a tomato straight from the garden versus a tomato from the grocery store, there is no doubt a difference in taste. Even if you do not have a large area to have a […]
Read MoreDiaphragmic Breathing
Posted by: Cathy Legget - May 2, 2022In last month’s blog post, I reviewed how to breathe in a yoga class. Today, I wanted to spend some time highlighting a specific and very important breath technique that is not necessarily meant to be used throughout a class. It’s a separate practice that you would do seated or lying down on its own, […]
Read MoreMaking Fitness A Lifelong Habit
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - April 25, 2022Wanting to get on track and actually getting (and then staying) on track are two totally different things. This is for everything in life. With fitness, there is no clear-cut way to make it a habit in your life. Every person has their own “recipe” to sustain long-term success with health and fitness. Becoming fit […]
Read MoreEnjoying Vacations with Healthy Habits
Posted by: Kim Kramer R.D., L.D.N., CDCES - April 18, 2022It is now spring which will be turning into summer, so are you thinking what I am thinking? VACATION TIME! Whether you are going on spring break or have a vacation in the months ahead, it takes time to plan. When we are planning out activities, it is also important to have a […]
Read MoreHow to Breathe in Yoga
Posted by: Cathy Legget - April 11, 2022Breath is key to a yoga practice. It’s a bridge between the physical and mental body and is what differentiates yoga from other forms of exercise. And while a focus on the breath may be difficult to grasp as a beginner yogi, as you become a more seasoned yogi this breath body connection truly is […]
Read MoreTOP 7 Reasons to Strength Train
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - April 5, 2022Strength training is one of the greatest tools to help you to lose body fat for so many different reasons. I want to take this time to dive deeper into other reasons and benefits of strength training and why more people should be adding it into their routine. #1: GAIN STRENGTH The first reason […]
Read MoreHealthy Comfort Foods
Posted by: Kim Kramer R.D., L.D.N., CDCES - March 7, 2022People tell me all the time that they gain weight in the winter because they are eating “comfort foods”, but what if I told you that you can eat tacos, pizza, burgers and pasta and still be able to lose weight? Here are some ways to keep our favorite comfort foods in our meal plan […]
Read MoreHow Small Celebrations Can Increase Your Motivation
Posted by: Shera Strange, Certified Personal Trainer - February 28, 2022Why is it important to celebrate small wins for motivation? As we map out our lives, days, projects, goals, fitness, and careers —daily, monthly, and yearly — to the best of our abilities. When we try to prepare for the unexpected, something that seems to come never fails. It’s not about staying on course. […]
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