Head to the Barre Contributed by Bethany Reynolds Health & Fitness Professional As trainers at JKFITNESS we are always seeking new ways to help our clients reach their goals. I recently sought out a Barre certification. The barre technique is a workout routine that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and light weight training into …
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Get the Chill Without the Pill: The Vagus Nerve
Get the Chill Without the Pill: The Vagus Nerve Don’t you wish there was some magic ‘chill pill’ you could take when you’re feeling stressed and overworked? Something that would help you feel at peace, relaxed, and less stressed. You might be surprised to find out that you don’t need a magic pill, and there’s …
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Encouraging Exercise and Activity to Kids and Teens
Encouraging Exercise and Activity to Kids and Teens Are there kids or teens in your life asking questions about exercise? There are numerous pitfalls in the fitness industry that we want to protect kids from. Magazines and social media promote perfection and set unrealistic expectations. We want to promote health and fitness and the value …
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Contributed by Dustin GonzalesHealth & Fitness Professional Ever wonder why we get that tingle of discomfort just below the scapula, neck, and shoulder? While the cause is unknown and it can be triggered by numerous of traumas such as car accidents, repetitive arm movements, poor posture, obesity, etc. The cause of this …
Cardio Date
Contributed by Bethany Reynolds Health & Fitness Professional Cardio Date Next time you think to say, “Lets meet up for coffee” change is to “Lets meet up for cardio!” You might find that meeting up with a friend for a walk, hike, or bike ride gives you more energy. I have found that working out …
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Contributed by Cat Pitman, Nutritionist, Health & Fitness Professional We all know that eating unhealthy foods can cause a multitude of problems, not only on the inside of our bodies, but also the outside. In a study by Weston A. Price, regarding nutrition and physical degeneration, he determined that due to …
Using Mindfulness To Balance Your Life
Contributed By Jeanne Strauss LCSW Therapist & Life Coach Using Mindfulness To Balance Your Life Do you ever feel locked into old unhealthy patterns: habitual ways of relating to others, eating all the wrong foods even when you plan to eat healthy, or hitting the snooze button instead of getting up early to exercise? Our …
Increasing Ankle Mobility For Squat Performance
Contributed by Justin McLawhorn, MS Health & Fitness Professional Increasing Ankle Mobility For Squat Performance The importance of ankle mobility has been greatly overlooked by many fitness professionals. Proper ankle alignment can lead to better overall body movement. For example, when performing a squat, you must have proper ankle dorsiflexion (the ability of the foot …
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“No Pain, No Gain” – Not really.
Contributed by Dani Barbosa Health & Fitness Professional “No Pain, No Gain” – Not really. Many people have come to believe the fake news, that is a workout must be grueling and leave you sore for days to be effective. Well, I am here to drop some truth bombs on you… Following this “no pain, …
Benefits of Exercise (Beyond Weight Loss)
Contributed by Bethany Reynolds Health & Fitness Professional What are 5 Benefits of Exercise? Now that you are thinking about some of the good reasons to exercise. Do you automatically think about your bathroom scale? Lets think beyond exercise for weight loss, the benefits are not limited to losing weight. Yes exercise can help control …
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