If you’re after the “toned” look–long, sinewy muscles, curves, and a healthy amount of body fat–strength training can help get you there. Here, we’ll debunk some common myths about women and strength training, and check out a handful of the ways that strength training can benefit your body and mind.

All too often, the moves we use in the gym don’t mimic the movements we find ourselves using to get through day-to-day life. It’s unlikely that you’re bicep curling your baby, or deadlifting your work bag. To avoid injury, it’s important that you use functional fitness to strengthen the muscles you use in daily life.

If you’re struggling to get your workouts in, high intensity interval training may just be the right fit for you! It involves intense periods of work with brief periods of rest. There are many benefits to doing high intensity interval training.

Some stress is a normal, healthy part of everyday life. Feeling nervous or stressed before a first date, when working toward a deadline, or before speaking in public.

Working out can help to manage stress, and the mood-boosting effects of exercise last long after you finish your last set. Here, we’ll take a look at exactly how working out can benefit your mental health and help to manage your stress.

Goal setting for both success and sustainability require a certain energy. And typically, when setting goals, people fall into one of two categories. They either set their goals from inspiration or desperation. Desperation fueled goals are not sustainable and typically are not achieved. They are empty goals that come from willing oneself and many times berating of the self. Inspiration fueled goals are usually achieved and sustained.

Let’s take a deeper look at what this really means.

There are many benefits of strength training including increased energy levels, improved heart health, better quality sleep, and decreased belly fat. With all of these great health benefits, you'll want to add strength training to your exercise routine ASAP.

What Is Diet Culture? Low-fat, Atkins®, South Beach, Jenny Craig®—there are countless diets available for people who want to lose weight, yet, most people who try to diet end up gaining the weight back—and then some. As the summer months approach, it’s tough to navigate television and social media without being bombarded with ads for weight-loss and...

A lot of people get stuck on asking their trainer how many reps they are going to do. What if I told you that when we, as trainers, workout we don’t normally count our reps. We lift until the body is highly challenged on the last three reps.

What we are looking for is for you to hit fatigue. What is fatigue and what is failure you might be asking?

Collagen peptides-also known as hydrolyzed collagen (called s because the collagen has been broken down to make it easier to absorb) or collagen hydrolysate-are a supplement to help your body when it loses collagen. Collagen is important to your body because it keeps your joints strong, connective tissues protects your organs, and keeps skin healthy and more elastic.

Stretching may just be the most overlooked and undervalued part of your wellness journey and why getting serious about your stretch routine in 2022 is ideal for optimal health. Learn more from our trainer Jennifer.