Blood Work Matters

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Out of sight, out of mind.  What you don’t know won’t hurt you.  I’ve heard these two phrases far too often lately. From friends, colleagues, and clients when they’re talking about their health—specifically when they’re talking about getting their blood work done. If you say these things to yourself, it’s time to stop. The stakes […]

The Truth About Exercise Shoes

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You’ve made a commitment to get fit. You’ve joined a gym or mapped out a walking route. There’s one more thing to do and it’s non-negotiable: Find … proper … footwear. A good shoe is unique to the individual. It will make exercising more enjoyable, which means that you’ll be more likely to stick with […]

The Magic of VooDoo Floss Bands

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Voodoo floss bands (a type of resistance bands) are one of our favorite tools for exercise recovery. Fitness Director Jeff Ford tells you why.

The Truth About Tabata

Unfortunately there is a theme in the fitness industry that when something works, the natural tendency is for professionals to recommend people do more of it. This is a theme that many would agree is ingrained in America’s society. It’s just like what we’ve been brainwashed to believe regarding our food. If whole grains are […]

7 Reasons to Take Hydration Seriously

Next to air, water is the most important physiological need for the human body. You can only go a few days without water. Think about those days when you just don’t seem to drink enough water, how do you feel? If you’re wondering where the sleepiness, headaches and nausea come from late in your afternoon […]

Great Workouts While Traveling

If you’re someone who travels for work, it can be very difficult to get into a consistent fitness routine. Never let time or equipment limit you. For most people starting an exercise program, the perfect and safest place to begin is functional body weight exercises that wake up and develop proper range of motion. This […]

Goal Setting: Use ‘ETA’ For Fast Results

During my years of working in the fitness industry, I don’t think there has been a goal that I haven’t come across. I’ve worked with teenagers training them for their high school sports, busy business executives looking to get healthy and lose weight, and seventy year olds who just want to get back their mobility […]