Healthy Grilling Tips + Green Chili Turkey Burger Recipe
The weather is warming up, people are enjoying spending time outside again, and a key part of warmer seasons in the midwest is enjoying a good grill out. Grilling is a fun way to add flavor and variety to your meals. Whether you keep it simple or create something...
Last Minute Health and Fitness Tips for your Summer Wedding
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...
The Benefits of Hydration During Exercise + Our 31-Day Hydration Challenge
Did you know the body is made up of approximately 50-60% water? A specific amount of water must be consumed each day in order to survive – an amount that varies by person based on individual needs. For everyone, maintaining proper hydration is essential to regulate...
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...
Workout of the Week #23
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 2-3 Rounds of 10 Burpees20 Push-ups30 Crunches40...
Performance Donates a 1-Year Gym Membership to Miles in the Maize 2021
Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce that it's sponsoring the 2021 Miles in the Maize 5K & Maize Mile on October 31, 2021. This event is a local favorite – and put on by Heartland Soles + Colony Pumpkin Patch. As part of our partnership,...
Workout of the Week #22
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT Equipment Needed: Kettlebell20 Reps: Goblet Squats25...
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Partner with Performance
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are extremely excited to have Performance Health & Fitness and Performance Therapies back as the Official Strength & Conditioning Provider of the team (as well as the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider). Like...
Try New Foods Wellness Challenge + Honey-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Winter in the Midwest can be tough, and this winter has been especially brutal. It is easy to fall into a rut this time of year with exercise and food due to the cold and snow. March is quickly approaching, which means spring is right around the corner. The...
Where are You in the 6 Stages of Readiness for Change?
I absolutely love my job and what I enjoy the most is having the ability to sit down with people to talk about their wellness goals. After we establish what their goals are, we have to take a look at their current lifestyle, as well as some measurements of their...
Strength Training Tips for 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 firsthand when I completed my first half marathon 2 years ago. When it comes to competitive...
Whole Grains for Heart Health & Egg-White Oats Recipe
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. is cardiovascular disease. Heart disease or stroke can occur at any age. February is Heart Month, which aims to bring awareness to heart disease and...
How do you fall back into a routine after 2020? Start with just 10,000 steps a day 🙂
Fall is around the corner. Kids are back in school and most parents now have time to get back into a new routine to incorporate more physical activity. With the year 2020 now behind us and 2021 coming to an end, we are now eager to start working on ourselves, but at...
Workout of the Week #20
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT (10 reps each) Overhead SquatWalking Lunge (20...
Workout of the Week #19
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 4 sets of each group | 8 reps of each movement (unless...
Workout of the Week #18
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 3 Sets of Exercises 15-Minutes Each (45 Minutes Total)...
The HIIT List: 5 Reasons to up the Intensity
By Finlay Macdonald for Fit Planet courtesy of Les Mills. It’s been called the closest thing to an exercise pill. And while it might take a bit more effort, there is now no doubt at all that high-intensity interval training is just what the doctor ordered. Anyone who...
Workout of the Week #17
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 25 Reps of EachPush-upsCrunchesSupermansDead BugsBand...
Workout of the Week #16
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 2-3 sets, 8 reps of each movement (8 per side where...
Simple Meal Prep Wellness Challenge
If you are ready to start changing your lifestyle habits to become the best version of yourself there are 5 main components that contribute to your success: 1: Daily Physical Activity 2: Stress Management 3: Hydration 4: Sleep 5: Nutrition Most of these components...
Collagen – Beneficial or All Hype?
You may have heard a friend talking about collagen, seen it on your Instagram feed, or read about all the impressive ways it can impact your health in your favorite magazine. First off, what is collagen? Secondly, does it live up to the hype? What is Collagen?...
Go Nuts for Walnuts
During September and October, you may notice green balls on the ground around trees. Did you know that inside these green balls are walnuts? Black walnut hulls drop from the tree when they are ready to be harvested, once the green outer hull has softened and split....
Tips for a Healthy & Happy Halloween for All: Candy Alternatives & The Teal Pumpkin Project
Halloween is the time of year for spooky decorations, creative costumes and of course, candy. Many parents want their kids to have fun trick or treating, but don’t necessarily love the abundance of candy that comes with it. The candy itself isn’t bad, but the...
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...