Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside? Juicy and sweet, strawberries are among the most popular berries. Strawberries are very versatile and can complement both sweet and savory dishes. These delicious, bite-sized fruits not only add color to your meal, but are packed with essential vitamins and […]
There has been a lot of buzz in the fitness community about HIIT (High intensity interval training) and using your heart rate to determine your intensity. For the longest time we have exercised without much thought as to what our heart rate (HR) is or why it is important. Overtime we have started to understand […]
25 April 2018
Race Day Fueling Tips
As marathon or half-marathon day nears, nerves and anxiety start to set in. Race day can be full of surprises. Instead of allowing your fueling to be an unknown variable, go into your race prepared with a fueling plan. Lack of proper fueling on race day can jeopardize all your hard training – don’t allow […]
23 April 2018
Get Fit for Your Big Day with Bridal Boot Camp
You have planned the most amazing day of your life so your stress levels should be decreasing, right? Wrong! Now you are getting nervous about how you are going to look on the perfect day that you spent all this time planning and you don’t know what to do. The first idea might be to […]
22 April 2018
Cinco de Mayo Nutrition Tips
Cinco de Mayo is a time to savor all the festive flavors that come with the holiday. Americanized Mexican foods tend to be unhealthy – bottomless bowls of fried chips and salsa, enormous portion sizes, and sugary drinks. Traditional Mexican staples are actually good for your health. Enjoy this fun and festive holiday by including […]
19 April 2018
Fine Tuning Your Fuel Leading up to a Long-Distance Race
If you’re running the RUN CRANDIC marathon, half-marathon or 5K, you are in the final weeks of your training regimen (the end is near!) The only big change you should be making is tapering your training. Regarding your nutrition, you should continue with the same solid plan you have been following throughout your training. You don’t […]
Written by Emma Hogan for Fit Planet Everything great is new. There is one sports conditioning workout that’s been transforming fitness levels for almost 40 years – and here’s the data to prove it gets results. If you’ve been watching recent fitness trends you can’t help but have noticed the rise of short duration, high-intensity […]
11 April 2018
Welcome to Performance Health & Fitness! Now what?
Welcome to Performance Health and Fitness! Now what? We have something for everyone, but what is going to be the best pathway for you to start your individual health and fitness journey? Our facility has 50+ group fitness classes, HIIT TEAM Training classes, personal training packages, health coaching, heart rate training, yoga and barre, kettlebell […]
04 April 2018
Why Should you Stretch? Static Stretching Explained.
No matter how you spend your time – being physically active or sitting at a desk – you can benefit from regular stretching. Stretching, when done properly, lengthens your muscles and tendons, which increases range of motion, helps to prevent inquiries and improves physical performance (both in physical activities and regular functional movements and daily […]
02 April 2018
Why do YOU train?
When I was in high school I trained for three reasons: 1) to improve my performance in sports 2) to be the first person in my high school to bench press 300 pounds 3) improve my physical appearance by developing big arm and chest muscles I hit my 300-pound bench goal and I’m sure strength […]
