Originally published May 3, 2018. Updated January 3, 2020. 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 is […]
If you haven’t heard, I recently completed my Senior Fitness Specialist Certification. There are many reasons why I felt compelled to further my expertise in working with older clients. The following highlights a few of the most important reasons: Between the ages of 65-75, we all lose 15% of our muscle. This fact contributes to the […]
31 December 2019
Monthly 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 2020. I’m sure that most of us can say that we had goals for ourselves in 2019 but were unable to achieve them because well, life just happened. Illnesses, injuries […]
29 November 2019
Back on Track: How “Pre-habilitation” helped Craig Engel Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery
When Craig Engel tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee for the third time, he found himself in a surprising position. Over the next two to three years, he was turned away from every doctor he approached about a knee replacement, who all told him “you’re too young and you’ll have to […]
30 October 2019
Next 90 Days Challenge – 1 Month Check-In
Hello Performance Members! How are those Next 90 Days Challenges going? We are almost a third of the way to the end of our challenge with one month down and two to go. I will say the next two will be the most challenging because we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day in there. […]
29 October 2019
5 Things That Will Instantly Cheer You Up
November is a month where we tend to show more appreciation for the things that we have rather than the things that we don’t, but why does it only happen one time a year? Psychologists have found that it is far easier for us to focus on situations that are negative and dwell on them […]
30 September 2019
Live the Next 90 Days, Like the First 30 Days in 2020
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 works best […]
