Motivation
Mantras to Get You Moving:
Written by: Melissa Marino, Health Fitness Program Manager We all have those days when working out feels like the last thing we want to do. Maybe you’re tired, unmotivated, or doubting yourself. But what if you could shift your mindset with just a few words? That’s the power of mantras—short, powerful phrases that help reframe…
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Movement and Mood
Written by: Ed Sherako, CFW Health Fitness Specialist Movement has the ability to impact mood. Fact. Sometimes a frustrated golfer may throw their club into a water hazard… in which they just hit the ball. This was not the plan when the golf bag was loaded into the car. The golfer’s mood “swung” in a…
Read MoreMaking Resolutions that Stick
Written by: Erica K. Daniels, CFW Fitness Professional Most of us know someone who refuses to make New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe you are that someone. Perhaps you’ve made resolutions in the past, only to fall short within a few weeks. Maybe you find the exercise pointless or cliché. Maybe you think you’ve outgrown the custom.…
Read MoreFinding 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreBe True To You: Find Your Authentic Fit
Written By: Manny Vera, Health Fitness Specialist What is fitness about? This will differ from person to person. For some its a doctor’s order to improve their wellbeing and habits, for others its a passion that they cannot do without, and everything in between. Now more than ever fitness is important to combat the rise…
Read MoreYou Are Not Alone on Your Health Journey
Written by: Ed Sherako, Health Fitness Specialist Are activities better together or solo? Of course, the answer is that it depends on the activity and the individual’s personal preference. It’s nice to be alone when taking a long winter’s nap or concentrating on writing a blog. Alternately, most people prefer company when dining out or…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreMind Over Matter
Written by: Joelle Ceneviva, Health Fitness Program Manager When determining success, Mental Toughness is viewed as one of the most important psychological attributes to facing adversity. Mental toughness is our inner focus and commitment to rise above. Often followed is a sense of resilience, perseverance and mental fortitude. Mind over matter is everywhere. In nearly…
Read MoreAttitude of Gratitude
Written by: Morgan Shawler, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager As the year is rounding the last corner before the new year, we enter the season of gratitude. But what does gratitude really mean? Gratitude is defined as a sense of happiness and thankfulness in response to the good things in your life. Today, you may…
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