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Time Management Through the Holidays

Written by: Ed Sherako, CFW Health Fitness Specialist It is December and the holiday season is in full swing. In fact, if you started feeling it before Halloween, it has been swinging for a while and December becomes crunch time! Most of us have a full schedule for the entire year and depending on an…

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Thank Your Body: Exercise an Attitude of Gratitude

Written by: Erica K. Daniels, CFW Fitness Professional Ah, November! It’s time for shorter days, cooler weather, leaves falling, pumpkin-spiced everything, and yes – it’s time to reflect on gratitude. While we usually focus on external factors that we are thankful for, let’s turn our attention internally and thank our bodies. Think of it this…

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Finding Your Drive: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Health and Fitness

Written by: Elisa Denning, CFW Fitness & Marketing Professional Staying motivated in your fitness journey can be challenging, but understanding the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can help you stay on track. Both types of motivation have their pros and cons, and using them effectively can lead to lasting success in achieving your health…

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5 Most Effective Exercises for Posture

Written by: Jess West, CFW Health Fitness Specialist Pop quiz! How is your posture right now? Don’t move! Is your chest dropped with your shoulders pulled forward? If your answer is yes, let’s learn how we can use exercise to strengthen your muscles so you can maintain proper posture. If your answer is no, good…

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Achieving Healthy Activity Balance

Written by: Ed Sherako, CFW Health Fitness Specialist You have probably been told or overheard someone explain how important it is to have balance in life. Imagine a fulcrum scale with a brick on one side and a feather on the other. Totally out of balance but life is more complex. A better analogy is…

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Corporate Fitness Programs: Do they cost or pay?

An in-depth look at how corporate fitness and wellbeing generate ROI and VOI cost savings for organizations. Corporate fitness and wellness programs are becoming more popular as employers recognize the benefits of investing in their employees’ health and wellbeing. However, some employers may still wonder if these programs are worth the cost and how to…

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The Additive Approach: Transforming Your Life with Positive Habits

Written by: Keriann Hill, CFW Fitness Professional When journeying toward a healthier lifestyle, the emphasis is often placed on cutting out negative habits—eliminating sugary snacks, reducing screen time, or drinking less alcohol. While these actions are undoubtedly beneficial, there’s another approach that can yield equally, if not more, transformative results: the power of addition. Instead…

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Sleep and Exercise: Elevate your Energy

Written by: Ed Sherako, CFW Health Fitness Specialist Let us paint a picture of a tough day. Actually, the photo above does a nice job. You go down for the night. Not too early, not too late. Dinner was eaten at the right time, shower, and teeth are clean. The bedspread provides a Goldilocks body…

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The Effects of Movement On Your Mood

Written by: Manny Vera, Health Fitness Specialist It is no secret that movement has a positive impact to our health. It is significant enough that big organizations such as the American College Of Sports Medicine, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, American Heart Association have physical activity recommendations for the average healthy adult. These guidelines…

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How to Find the Right Starting Point

Written By: Tricia Wagner-Lau, Certified Health Coach Embarking on a journey to create a new habit can be both exciting and challenging. The key to success lies in finding the right starting point. Whether you’re aiming to kick a bad habit to the curb, or you’re eager to adopt a positive one, the process begins…

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