Strength Train All Year Long
As the temps warm up, we often find ourselves drawn to more outdoor activities–which is awesome! Whether your passion is running, rollerblading, swimming, playing a game of tennis with a friend, or hitting the water for some canoeing, these beautiful spring to summer days are the perfect time to enjoy exercising with Mother Nature. However, […]
5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Diet
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN There’s no “right time” to start a new habit or change your diet. However, in all areas of our lives, whether it’s cleaning our living space, our car, or our pantry/diet, it’s often helpful to start at the beginning of the new season. So, if those goals you set […]
Metabolic Syndrome: Danger Ahead
Over the years we have had several clients come to us because they had recently been told by their doctors that they had (or were approaching) metabolic syndrome. You’ve probably heard of this condition, but you may not completely understand what it is. The best way to think about metabolic syndrome is as an advanced […]
Introducing a New Nutrition Partner
You have likely heard the phrase “you can’t out-exercise a bad diet,” and the deeper truth is that our nutritional habits have a far greater impact on our body composition and health goals than any other fitness component. Here is just one reason that is so: We eat more frequently than we exercise (we may […]
The Truth About Cholesterol
February is Heart Health Month – so let’s talk about it. A January 2009 study published in the American Heart Journal found that nearly three out of four patients hospitalized for a heart attack had total cholesterol levels in the “normal” range of 200 or less. Some of them were taking statins to lower their cholesterol, and some of […]
Survey Response
As we moved into this new year, with so many changes afoot, I felt it was important to check in with you, our loyal clients, to see how we could serve you better. We asked, you spoke, we listened! Now, I would like to share some responses we received and our solutions to the requests […]
A Dream Deferred
I would like to take a moment to recognize this moment in history and call on us all to read this poem, go within, and seek a deeper understanding of the enduring significance racism plays in the health of our communities. This poem was written by Langston Hughes in 1935, and yet these words still […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Suspension Training
Suspension training is a fantastic way to spice up your workout. Try these Fab 4 moves and see. Use these Fab 4 TRX Moves in the Workout: 15 TRX Rows 15 TRX Pushups 10 TRX Single leg squats – Right Leg 10 TRX Single leg squats Left Leg REPEAT 3x Spread the Empower love. Share this awesome workout […]
Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Hamstring Strength
Hamstring strength allows you to move efficiently, improves posture, and helps prevent injury. Add these Fab 4 Moves to your workout. Use these Fab 4 Hamstring Strengthening Moves in the Workout: 10 Deadlifts 20 Swings 15 Hamstring curls 15 Hip drops REPEAT 2-3x Spread the Empower love. Share this awesome workout with friends.
The Forgotten Component of Fitness: Mobility
Okay, I am going to sound like that nagging mom who reminds you to eat your vegetables, but this missing component of fitness – MOBILITY – is as important as veggies (almost). No matter your age or your fitness level, maintaining or increasing your mobility is very important, especially if you want to prevent injuries, […]