ARE YOU PROPERLY WARMED UP BEFORE EXERCISE?

As I had this conversation with another fitness professional the other day, we were lamenting as to how some of our clients come into their training sessions without properly warming up. They say they’re ready to work out but they are not properly warmed up. Why is it...

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

“I don’t have time to sleep,” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” are some of the statements that I’ve heard recently. This is not to say that sleep isn’t considered to be important. For some it comes down to their priority of getting things done during the day and they’ll...

Exercise Your Body and Mind

It’s been said that to achieve a well-rounded fitness program, one must include a workout for the body and the mind.   Let’s start with the body. First things first, get moving. Go for a walk or a run. Ride your bike. Go for a swim. Next, go hit the...

ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR SOUL?

Are you taking time for yourself during the day if even for five minutes? Do you tell yourself that you are important, that you matter? Investing in ourselves is an important part of our overall fitness. It is necessary for our mental and physical health. We often get...
YOU FELL OFF THE WAGON FOR THE HOLIDAYS: NOW WHAT?

YOU FELL OFF THE WAGON FOR THE HOLIDAYS: NOW WHAT?

Okay, it’s January and you’re thinking about how you fell off the wagon for the holidays right? You were getting your workouts in and eating healthy prior to the holidays and wondering how did I let this happen? For some it was a matter of too many distractions from...

MEDITATION: A WORKOUT FOR THE MIND

Meditation: A Workout for the Mind   As I stated before, there’s so much going on in the world today and it can be difficult at times to find that peace within. This is so important to maintain balance in our lives. Meditating is one way to achieve that balance....