by Myra Victa | Feb 9, 2022 | Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Tips, Weight training
Congratulations! We’ve made it through the first month of the new year and are one step closer to not only solidifying healthier habits, but also accomplishing new objectives. A few questions to ask yourself as we dive into the next month: Remembering from our...
by Myra Victa | Jan 10, 2022 | Healthy Lifestyle, Self Care, Tips
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! As we look to the coming year, we hope to maintain the good habits established last year and continue to invest in self-improvement and health promotion as we strive to embody the best versions of ourselves. While...
by Tracey Downing | Dec 10, 2021 | Body Composition, Eating Strategy, Healthy Lifestyle, Uncategorized
We have all heard the adage, ‘Failing to plan is planning to fail.’ When thinking about improving or changing eating habits, many look to a predefined diet that provides for such a plan, however, the best plan for shifts in behavior need take into...
by Tracey Downing | Nov 30, 2021 | Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Well-being, Stress Management, Uncategorized
The goal is to identify keystone behaviors, which, when adjusted slightly, cause a cascade effect that positively impacts all domains of your health. An example would be finding a healthy outlet after a stressful day, say a walk with a loved one after dinner, leading...
by Myra Victa | Sep 3, 2021 | Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Well-being, Nutrition, Self Care
As we settle back into the ‘norm’ and the post summer routine, we’ve concluded that rest, rejuvenation, and recovery should be the priority for this month’s focus. Everything from mood to physical well being are positively affected by taking time to mindfully connect...
by Tracey Downing | Jul 18, 2020 | Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Earlier this week, I listened to Dr. David Katz being interviewed on the MindBodyGreen podcast. I have been thinking about it (and listening to it over again) ever since. Dr. Katz received his MD From the Albert Einstein School of Medicine...
by Tracey Downing | May 1, 2020 | Exercise, Uncategorized
Feeling energetic, vital and balanced depends on your habits and routine in each of FiT’s 5 tenants of optimal health (eating strategy, sleep hygiene, stress management, exercise prescription and self care). Not surprisingly, the strength of our immune system is...
by Tracey Downing | Apr 30, 2020 | Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Resourceful, empowered and dedicated are words we are using to describe our clients, trainers and others who have chosen to prioritize their health and wellbeing while they shelter in place. With parks, beaches, and other venues for physical activity being...
by Tracey Downing | Mar 14, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Well-being, Self Care, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Contributed by: Fern LaRocca As we ended our 6-week journey together practicing and exploring the meditation mindfulness process, I was touched by the feedback that Thom and I received. We started with leaning in with our bodies. The proper posture that allows us to...
by Tracey Downing | Feb 6, 2020 | Resources, Self Care
Bizarre, right? Why would I think of recycling as self-care? Stick with me, and hopefully, it will make sense. How It Started In June of last year, we joined another family on a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We spent our days in and on the water....
