Change Your Life With Deadlifts
Some might say they find the squat to be the most important exercise for building full body strength, power, practicing functional movement, and for building size. Squats are a very important part of any training program. Squatting is the primal elimination position, it is also the big jump start movement we all took as babies […]
Busting Fitness and Nutrition Myths
There’s a lot of information out there, and some of which can be conflicting. You may have read some advice that could be doing you more harm than good when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals. I’ve put together a list of my 5 favorite myths. 1. Eating fat will make you […]
Most Effective Stretches for Skiers, Snowboarders and Hockey Players
With the winter season upon us, a lot is changing. From food fare to events, sports and training, we all can use a little tweaking to make this the fittest winter yet. Below are some stretches to ensure you keep playing all winter long. When the fresh powder hits you’ll be ready to go! Skiing: Skiing requires a […]
Fitness Goals in 2014
Another year commences and with that comes new goals for many. Whether these goals are personal, professional, or fitness related, most of us have something that we want to work toward. Having realistic and obtainable goals is a very healthy part of life and we encourage you to continually strive for excellence here at the […]
Staying Healthy Over The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and you know what that means! Holiday parties, food and booze! We want to encourage you to take part in the festivities, and we have some tips and recipes to share with you to make the holiday season a little less taxing on your body. This time of year […]
Cycle Series
Whether you’re an avid cyclist training for the upcoming Ride to Conquer Cancer and this summer’s Gran Fondo, OR you haven’t hopped on a bike since you were 10- you’re guaranteed to gain momentum in reaching your fitness goals with this Cycle Series. Let’s ride. SCHEDULE & PRICING DATES: Starts Jan. 9th (8 Weeks) Classes Available: […]
Nutrition Challenge Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first nutrition challenge! We are impressed with you all for creating nutritional goals for yourselves and holding yourselves accountable to them. Of course there were certain requirements to fill in order to collect points over our 30 day journey. We’ve tallied up the points and are excited […]
Eat Nuts!
Eating nuts and seeds regularly has shown to improve heart health. We’ve discussed previously that our bodies need good fats. Nuts contain mono and poly-saturated fats that provide benefits to the heart in addition to Vitamin E, and plant sterols. Replacing snacks like crackers, cookies and chips with nuts will help improve cholesterol, plus fat […]
Soy: Friend or Foe?
I recently posted about protein and the important role it plays in the human body. We took a look at non meat protein sources and I mentioned that I was not going to include soy in that list. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of soy, and I will let you be […]
Nutrition Challenge is Underway!
Our 30 day nutrition challenge launched on November 4th and will be going strong until December 4th. We’ve been having a great time seeing what everyone has been eating so far and are giving a big shout out to our dedicated participants! In case you missed it, here are the guidelines of the challenge: To become […]