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 […]
Spring has finally begun as the warmer weather is kicking in and you realize that your wedding date is now getting closer and closer. You may have been doing great with your health and fitness but there are those of you that are thinking “Oh no!, I have procrastinated too long to look my best […]
23 April 2019
Summer Safety Tips to Consider
Okay, okay … I know that it isn’t summer yet but I wanted to make sure that I shared some safety tips for those of you who may be soon hitting the trails to complete your runs, bike rides or just to enjoy a nice walk with a friend or four-legged walking buddy. After the […]
12 February 2019
Strength Training Tips for Runners
Attention Runners! It has been a goal of mine to raise awareness about the benefits of strength training for runners as a personal trainer but also as someone who has witnessed the benefits first hand when I completed my first half marathon 2 years ago. When it comes to competitive athletes who incorporate consistent strength […]
17 January 2019
Why Squat Burpees Beat the Rest
With the recent explosion of high-intensity exercise, burpees are everywhere – and they come in all shapes and sizes. Here we explain why opting for the squat burpee is your best bet. Burpees are one of the simplest ways to seriously spike your heart rate and build cardio endurance, and as a result they are […]
14 January 2019
How to Find the Perfect Sports Bra
I stand looking in the mirror after getting dressed in the morning. I notice my bra seems to be fitting a little snug. Is that side boob? Are my boobs supposed to be squished together like this? How in the heck am I supposed to know how my sports bra should fit? I mean it […]
11 December 2018
Healthier You in 2019 + Our 30-Day Wellness Challenge: Commitment
Another year has come and is almost gone, so now is the time to start thinking about what you would like to achieve in 2019. I’m sure that most of us can say that we had goals for ourselves in 2018 but were unable to achieve them because well, life just happened. Illnesses, injuries […]
16 October 2018
Feed Your Soul With a Cheap Fall Weekend Getaway
Wow! It seems as though we are already on our way towards ski lodges and cabins to enjoy the indoors while the white snow covers the outdoors – but not so fast – it’s still Fall. Summer is by far my favorite season of the year because I love to go boating and be out […]
