Your Brain Needs Exercise Too! Contributed by: Dustin Gonzales, M.S., NASM-CPT Mental health is often viewed as unimportant or as an individual’s chosen mood or behavior. However, those individuals that do not suffer from anxiety or depression (just to name a few) do not understand how difficult these issues are to manage without the proper …
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Have a FRUITful Summer
Have a FRUITful Summer Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Fruit is often excluded from diets do to their high carbohydrate content. Although some fruits are high in carbohydrates eating fruit in moderation can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Many fruits are in season during the summer, and many of these can be included …
Fun on the “GO-GO”
Fun on the “GO-GO” HOW TO STAY HEALTHY & CONSISTENT WHILE TRAVELINGContributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.S., NCSF-CPT Summer and work travels does not have to mean that you completely do away with your clean eating habits and exercise goals….you simply compromise.If you live non-stop in your world that’s one thing, but to take it on …
Practicing Positivity
Contributed by: Danielle Barbosa, ACSM-CPT Practicing Positivity Too often, when negative events or mistakes occur in life we fall victim to negative self-talk. That voice in your head that tells you, “you are wasting your time” or “you are never going to reach your goal.” These negative thoughts can become overwhelming and counterproductive to reaching …
Get in the Mood….to Exercise!
Contributed by: Kimberly Black, 200YT Get in the Mood….to Exercise! We all know that great feeling you get after getting a good sweat. It may not surprise you to find out that there is science behind those mood boosting activities. It has been shown that exercise can do all of the following: • Alleviates depression/increases …
Cure Your At-Home Workout Boredom
Cure Your At Home Workout Boredom Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS There is no shortage of body weight exercises and workouts that can be done at home. These are very attractive because there is no equipment needed and can be done anywhere and anytime. But sometimes doing the same workout day in and …
Do My Core Muscles Build Better Balance?
Do My Core Muscles Build Better Balance? Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL The core muscles are arguably the most important muscle group in your body.They occupy areas in your lower back, hips, glutes, and of course, the trunk.Everyday living requires constant use of the core muscles and they are vitalto common movements, such as …
When the Leaves Drop, It’s Time to Drop Weight- Use Fall to Get in Your Best Shape
When the Leaves Drop, It’s Time to Drop Weight- Use Fall to Get in Your Best Shape Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT September is the new “New Year” as far as weight loss potential. Think about it, your weight loss might have slowed, or even stopped, over the summer with the season’s social expectations— …
Burn Fat… FAST?
Burn Fat… FAST? Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds, AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL Burning fat does not happen fast, it is a slow and steady race and you have to be patient and work for it each and everyday. Advertisers tell us that we can become slim quick, that we can blast the belly, achieve a trim physique quickly, …
How to Exercise Outdoors in the Summer and Not Die
How to Exercise Outdoors in the Summer and Not Die Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Exercising outdoors during the hottest days of summer can be difficult and dangerous, but it can also be fun if your smart about your training. The excessive temperatures and high humidity can lead to heat exhaustion and heat …
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