Menopause doesn’t have to be miserable
Aging
The Power of Consistency
Improving health and fitness over the long term."Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential"- Winston S. Churchill Achieving long-term health and fitness goals hinges on one crucial factor: consistency. Many encounter...
Understanding Bone Density: Daily Habits and Concerns
IntroductionSearching for the fountain of youth? Hoping to ‘age gracefully’? When we think about how to best support our bodies throughout our lives, it’s important to consider all parts of the body. One of the most common parts of the body affected by the aging...
Setting Up For Success
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...
7 Myths about Hormone Replacement Therapy & BHRT
Menopause Doesn’t Have to be MiserableMenopause is something that all women experience but is seldom a topic of discussion over coffee with friends. And little is offered by the medical profession to help us manage or even flourish during this period of our...
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Recovery is Key to Improving Fitness and Health: the secret to performing at your highest level
3,2,1..GO! You start your workout feeling good but suddenly realize that you haven’t recovered from your workout 3 days ago..legs still feel really sore from the squats, starting to feel sluggish and that kettlebell weight you used last week with ease is feeling like...
What is your Spark?
Twice a year, all of our staff get together to read and dissect a book; these are usually not directly related to fitness, but instead subjects that will get us thinking. At the end of the day, though, we DO become better trainers and coaches because the topics help...
Egg Yolk Consumption: Article Review
Spending several years in a medical setting, I have become acquainted with reading research studies and identifying the conclusions and ramifications - even if they are not completely the same as those published by the authors in the paper. There has been a study...
Before we embark…
As the Whole 30 ver. 2.0 approaches (starting October 1), I figured I would share an interesting infographic that I found. Hope you all enjoy.
Brain and Brawn
Recent studies show that resistance training is as effective, if not more, at stimulating neurogenesis in the portions of the brain associated with memory and thinking.