I have not had a chance to read her second book, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis, but I did read her first book, Girl Wash Your Face and I loved it! Life is chaotic and it’s hard to balance everything at once. She really put it into perspective that you take a step back, breathe, […]
27 September 2019
HIIT Training | Understanding Zones and Heart Rate
Originally published May 3, 2018. Updated September 27, 2019. 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 is or why it […]
02 September 2019
Overcoming Adversity and the Benefits of Barbell Training
When entering a gym, one of the first things that you will notice is the vast difference in training styles. As a new member, this can be mentally and visually overwhelming. What do you try first? How do you know what will fit you best? The answer is simple: try it all. In my experience, […]
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 a 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 […]
08 August 2019
4 Tips for Finding the Right Fitness Program for You
Updated – Originally published 05/30/2017 In this ever changing and growing industry of fitness, new and exciting workout trends are popping up all the time. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), heart rate zone training, kettlebell, CrossFit and hot yoga are just to name a few. The options are endless when choosing which type of program […]
01 July 2019
What is Health Coaching and How Can it Help Me?
At Performance Health & Fitness, all members (including trial members) receive our complimentary Smart Start Program. The program is designed to provide our new members with the tools to get a great start on making lasting lifestyle changes, and consists of 4 sessions with our certified fitness and health experts. Some participants finish the program thinking… ok […]
01 July 2019
Cardio Bingo Wellness Challenge
Our next free Monthly Wellness Challenge is all about cardio. No, that doesn’t mean a daily meeting with a treadmill or elliptical. Cardio can be any combinations of things – even things you may have never thought of or tried. We’re adding a new spin to this month’s challenge. INCENTIVE. When you download our free […]
Not Like The Others Amana nurse makes getting in shape priority, now reaping the rewards Like many other people, Nikki Wiltfang was a working mother of three young children who found herself tired, out of shape, and stuck in the grind of a hectic life. In January, like many other people, Wiltfang resolved to make healthy changes […]
Burpees… Where the heck did this “wonderful” exercise come from? Back in 1940 a physiologist by the name of Royal Huddleston Burpee was working on his PhD at Columbia University. His thesis was surrounded by creating a bodyweight exercise that could be used to assess the fitness level in non-active adults. Now for those that […]
In the fitness industry we talk a lot about how to achieve the results you are looking for with a good balance of cardiovascular training and strength training but sometimes we forget about the importance of mobility or stretching on a regular basis. I will be the first to admit that this is part of […]
