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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…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreAchieving 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…
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 MoreStep Up: A Fitness Pro’s Guide to Selecting Shoes
Written by: Jess West, Health Fitness Specialist When it comes to shoes, there are so many things to think about. Certain brands are known for their designs, while others might be popular from social media. However, we need to think about the purpose behind the shoe and this starts with your feet. Do you have…
Read MoreThe 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…
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 MoreOvercome Burnout and Stay Consistent
Written by: Ed Sherako, Health Fitness Specialist One common problem with fitness enthusiasts who take their consistent workout schedule seriously is burnout. Burnout is caused by overtraining, lack of rest, boredom or a combination of these. This is a problem that needs to be addressed because disliking or even dreading a workout is a bad…
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