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Develop a Strong Back and Core
Fit Body: Develop a Strong Back and Core The Opposite Arm Raise exercise requires a strong and stable core. Begin with only one arm completing one motion to learn the exercise. When you're confident in your form, add the other arm and move simultaneously. Begin without weights. Once you master form, hold a light weight in each hand. Stand … Read More
Need a little inspiration? By Jennifer Austin
If the hustle and bustle of the season has taken your energy, time to reset with a motivation boost. Let others inspire you with their words. “Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.” -Henry Ford. Do you really want to get fit? Getting healthy and fit is not easy. It takes effort, … Read More
Going Nuts for Nuts? By Dr. Bushman
Going nuts for nuts? In a recent publication in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers highlight the health benefits of nut and tree nut consumption. For purposes of the study, “nuts” referred to peanuts, peanut butter, tree nuts, or tree nut butter. Specifically “tree nuts” included almonds, Brazil nuts, … Read More
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Develop a Strong Back and Core
Fit Body: Develop a Strong Back and Core The Opposite Arm Raise exercise requires a strong and stable core. Begin with only one arm completing one motion to learn the exercise. When you're confident in your form, add the other arm and move … [Read More...]
Fitness commitment doesn’t have levels
Fit Mind: Commit 100% Fitness commitment doesn't have levels that vary up or down. Fitness commitment doesn't wane when times get tough, when schedules are difficult or when you experience doubt. Simply put, either you're in or you're out. Are … [Read More...]
At your desk stretch
Fit Body: At your desk arm stretch If you're sitting at a computer all day, do this arm stretch to relieve muscle tension. Extend your right arm straight out in front of you, with your palm facing down. Bend your wrist down until you feel a … [Read More...]
Your Fitness= Try and Try Again!
Healthy Mind: Your Fitness= Try and Try Again, and then try again until you find what inspires and motivates you. If you're not finding fitness that suits you, try and try again. There is something for every one, every ability, every … [Read More...]
Find your Fitness Second Gear
Fit Mind: Find Your Fitness Second Gear! When the going get tough, the tough _______! Or do you back down and back off? Find your fitness second gear by: Practice clearing your mind of distractions and over-thinking what you're doing. Choose … [Read More...]
Do you inspect your fitness equipment?
Fit Body: Inspect your fitness equipment Fitness equipment needs to be cleaned up, and replaced every so often. Working out on equipment and gear that is less than par not only leads to a less effective workout, but could also increase your … [Read More...]
Your Essential Exercise
Fit Body: Squats with Dumbbells Squats are an essential exercise. You sit down and stand up many times during the day, so adding a squat exercise into your weight routine is functional. A functional exercise helps us gain strength to perform … [Read More...]
Give up your fitness excuses.
Fit Mind: Give up your fitness excuses. Excuses won't get you fitness results. Hard work, dedication and consistency will. Eliminate your excuses by making a list of the most common reasons to skip a workout. For example, no extra time, not … [Read More...]