One of the goals of our training department is not only to help you move better but also to move well. You may be wondering, what’s the difference? Well, it’s sort of like the difference between an A and an A+. There is a difference because we all may be able to do a squat […]

11 March 2020
Foam Rolling Techniques to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Did you know that 85%-90% of people in the US suffer from some sort of lower back pain? It’s the 2nd most common reason people go to the doctor while contributing to $60 billion in healthcare costs. Lower back pain can be caused by arthritis, disc issues or it could just be from tightness with […]

29 January 2020
The Keys to a Complete Workout Plan
Here we are in a new decade. I’m sure that some of you have looked back at the last 10 years to reflect on the positive memories but may have also realized that there are things you would like to do in this next decade to improve yourself. Which brings me to the topic of […]

01 September 2019
Trying Something New is Good for Your Overall Health
Can you believe that September is already here? Some of you may be starting to “Fall into Fitness” by adding a new fitness/wellness routine to your life, or you may have already one established but need a nudge to try something new. Our September Challenge is for all of you! I challenge you to try […]

30 November 2016
The Importance of Stretching and Mobility
At the age of 15 I began a 10+ year journey with the end goal of representing my family, friends, community, and country on the highest level of athletics, the Olympic Games. Although I fell short of that goal, I learned valuable lessons regarding exercise and performance. Among the most important lessons include: 1) How […]

29 September 2016
Haven’t tried yoga yet? What’s the hold up?
Blog by Yoga Instructor Julia Countryman “I’m not flexible enough for yoga” “I would be falling all over the place” “I’m not really into that ‘New Age’ stuff” “Me? At yoga? That would be a sight!” Unfortunately, many of the reservations that keep us from starting a yoga practice are the exact reasons we should […]

28 July 2016
Improve your Mobility: Tips & Exercises
One of the most overlooked areas of fitness is mobility. By definition, mobility means the ability to move or be moved freely and easily. Mobility work is more than just stretching. Think of it as stretching with a purpose. We hold positions, but we also use movement to help us open up the body where there might […]