The Science of Saunas: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Heat Therapy

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Saunas have been a staple of wellness routines for centuries, especially in cultures like Finland, where they are intricately woven into daily life. But what does science say about the benefits of sauna use? As it turns out, there are three major benefits that make regular sauna use a valuable part of any wellness routine […]

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 History of Dieting

Americans spend over $61 billion a year on diet products. Why do they spend so much money on diet pills, diet books, diet sodas, meal replacement products, diet foods, and fads designed to help them lose weight yet continue to struggle? Fitness and health have often taken a back seat to an all-consuming need to look a […]

The Blueprint for Healthy Aging: A Holistic Approach to Longevity

The passing of time is something we all experience, but how we age is largely in our hands. If you’re anything like us at Skyterra, you likely aspire to live a life filled with vitality and purpose. In the last several years, the fitness and wellness community has shifted its focus to healthy aging and […]

The Biggest Winner (Spoiler Alert, It’s Not the Dieters)

Why diets and “fat camps” fail. Everyone wants to look good to others. In many cultures, this ideal means looking thin and fit. Thus, Americans go on an average of five diets in their life span. That’s because in recent decades obesity rates have soared. In response, the 66-billion dollar diet industry thrives. But at […]

Tennessee Fitness Spa will not be open in 2025

Tennessee Fitness Spa Will Not be Open in 2025 Tennessee Fitness Spa, a long-running wellness retreat located in Waynesboro, Tennessee, officially closed its doors at the end of the 2023 season. vKnown for its serene location near the Natural Bridge and its all-inclusive approach to weight loss and fitness, the spa had been helping guests […]