Replace Electrolytes the Smart Way: Piña Colada Refresher Recipe
The weather is warming up, and it is starting to finally feel like spring. For many, that means training for running or biking races, and triathlons begin. Proper nutrition and hydration are important to keep in mind for those training for events. Part of proper...
Appreciating the Non-Scale Victories
If a goal of yours is to change your body composition this year, hopefully, I have taught you how to set realistic goals, how to take care of yourself and the importance of decreasing your stress. How are things going for you so far? It’s been almost 3 months since...
Should you be working out more?
Forget spending hours excessively exercising, we’ve got more evidence that maximizing the time you spend working out won’t fast-track your fitness. It’s quality over quantity that gets results. Now more than ever in human history there are tons of options for working...
De-cluttering is Good for the Soul, Not Just the Home
Spring has sprung! Which means we can start opening our windows, putting our winter coats in the closet, and cleaning out the clutter. What does that really mean and how does clutter affect our well-being? April is Stress Awareness Month so I wanted to raise awareness...
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...
Performance Donates a 6-Month Gym Membership to Fight with Flash Fundraiser
The Fight with Flash Foundation is hosting it's 6th Annual Fight with Flash Charity Golf Classic this Friday (September 10th, 2021) at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The Fight with Flash foundation was created to honor Austin “Flash” Schroeder, who passed away at...
Self Care 101 + Our Self-Care Wellness Challenge
I don’t know about you, but I am always on Pinterest finding things that interest me. This year, a lot of the things I pinned were helpful ways to take care of myself. I tend to be one of those people that always says yes, takes on too many projects, then gets...
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...
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...
Thyroid 101 and How to Fight Imbalances with Proper Nutrition
January is Thyroid Awareness Month which is our opportunity to help shed light on this small gland and the role it plays in our overall health and wellness. As confirmed by the American Thyroid Association, more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a...
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...
Workout of the Week #15
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 1-2 Rounds 20 Reps | March25 Reps | Push-up30 Reps |...
Pumpkin: A Nutritious Fall Favorite
It is officially Fall, the air is crisp and cool, and pumpkin-flavored foods are available everywhere. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bars, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pies, and the list goes on-and-on. Although many typical pumpkin treats are packed with added...
Afternoon Slump Gotcha Down?
Some days are better than others but let’s face it, we all have suffered from that lethargic feeling around 2 p.m. or for us early birds could be 10:00a.m. How does one keep going when all they feel like doing is curling up into a ball and taking a nap? Trust me when...
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Picky Bars – “Real [Good] Food, Built To Fuel”
I often get asked about what bar I would recommend for quick, on-the-go fuel. One brand I always recommend is Picky Bars. I absolutely love these bars – taste, ingredients, nutritional profile, and their mission: “Create a real food energy bar balanced for sport.”...
Carbohydrates 101: Complex vs Simple
What are Carbohydrates & Why do I Need Them? All foods are made up of three macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. Carbohydrates are used as energy for all cells, tissues, and organs. Your body is...