If you start each new year thinking about your fitness goals and what you’d like to do in the next 365 days to reach them, you’re in good company. With the change in weather and a super busy holiday season filled with overindulgences in the rearview mirror, now is the time to start planning not only the fitness milestones you’d like to reach in 2023, but putting in place your plan to reach them. When it’s January and you’re thinking about what you need to do to hit your fitness goals in 2023, it’s important to consider the three things the best workout plans have in common. They are realistic, measurable, and personalized to you. These three components are key to creating a workout plan that you feel good about and keeps you motivated all year long. Make Your Fitness Goals Realistic Deciding what your fitness goals for the new...Read more

When the weather turns chilly and the days get shorter, it can be hard to keep doing your warm weather fitness routine. Finding the motivation to set an early alarm for your morning walk or run can be a big challenge when the sidewalks are icy. And with the sun setting before dinner, your evening routine can be disrupted as well. But, if you don’t keep up your fitness routine during the winter, you’ll be starting all over again getting yourself back to the same level of fitness when the nicer weather returns. Consistency is your best friend when it comes to reaching your fitness goals. So, what are some of the best ways you can keep up with your fitness routine in the winter months? Find a Winter Sport You Love Not all winter days are made for binging your favorite streaming series while drinking hot cocoa on the...Read more

As we age, it can be harder to do the same things we did when we were younger. And while it can sometimes be frustrating not to have the same stamina, strength, or flexibility you once had, there are huge benefits to keeping active as the years pass. According to the Centers for Disease Control, even people with medical conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure can benefit from regular, moderate physical activity. Plus, if you’re getting your exercise in a group setting, the community you workout with can play a significant role in your levels of social satisfaction. Why It’s Important to Stay Active As You Age Staying active as you age can provide big health benefits. For example, some of the many health benefits you can get from regular fitness routine including pain reduction, improved flexibility and balance, and a lower risk for chronic...Read more

When the end of the school year is in sight, it’s time to start planning ways to make sure your student athletes don’t lose the progress they’ve made in their sports over the school year. Just like kids can lose the academic progress they’ve achieved during the year if they don’t keep it up over the summer, they can also lose the athletic progress they’ve made. Luckily, with longer summer days, there’s even more daylight hours to give your kids the opportunity to focus on improving their conditioning so they’re ready to impress at tryouts in the fall. Why Student Athletes Need A Summer Training Plan to Keep Fit Sports medicine specialist, Heath Thornton, MD, says one of the key benefits of summer training is preparedness. “If the athlete plans to participate in fall or winter sports, not working out all summer is going to put them at a great...Read more

When it comes to hiring a personal trainer, you probably know some of the reasons why working with a trainer is a great idea. You’ll keep your workouts varied and learn the proper form which will keep you injury-free. But you might also be worried about the cost. You’re probably wondering if hiring a personal trainer is really worth it and if a trainer will really help you see results faster than just going to the gym on your own and creating your own workouts. We’re here to answer these questions and help you determine whether a certified personal trainer may be just what you need to achieve your fitness goals. What Will A Personal Trainer Do For Me? Before you invest in personal training sessions, you want to make sure they’ll be worth it. But to figure that out, you need to ask yourself what you want to get...Read more