There are many reasons, some of which are obvious, and others not so much. But it is hard to argue that sleep is not one of the most important, if not the most important thing we do on a daily basis in regard to our health and well-being. This blog will touch on some of the reasons we sleep and how we can improve our sleep, but if you’re interested in learning about this topic more in depth, try reading, “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker for a more in depth analysis.

If you’ve been able to hold onto that January motivation long-term, that’s fantastic (really). If your motivation has waned and you’ve found it tough to stick to those ideals that seemed so simple in the beginning of the year, you’re not alone–and we’ve got the tips you need to set habits that stick

If you’re looking to lose weight you might start by searching something along the lines of, “What is the best diet for weight loss?”. Upon doing so, you will be given links to numerous websites with all kinds of specific, restrictive diets including Keto, Paleo, Vegan, etc.

It is common as a trainer that you’ll have a client cancel his or her session because they rolled an ankle, developed tennis elbow, or a number of other single sided injuries or woes.

Everyone has heard of it, and many people may be living with it, but what exactly is arthritis? As the leading cause of disability in the US, affecting more than 50 million adults and 300 thousand children, arthritis is a serious disease that plagues people’s wellbeing. Commonly affecting the major joints of the body and involving inflammation, stiffness, swelling, and pain, there are over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.

Many people in the lifting community have heard of the tripod within your feet; making sure your big toe, little toe and heel all have contact with the floor to make sure you push through the entire foot. We can also apply a very similar principle with our hands, called floor gripping.

Wearable fitness trackers can be a great tool, depending on how you use them. Understanding the pros and cons of wearing a fitness tracker can help you decide whether using one is the right fit for you.

Maybe you’ve always wanted to work with a personal trainer, but weren’t sure how to connect with a certified fitness professional. Perhaps you’ve been waiting until you’ve settled into a workout routine on your own before you go to a pro to take you to the next level. Good news: no matter where you’re at in your health and fitness, our certified personal trainers are excited to get to know you, develop a plan customized to your needs, and support you as you make strides toward your goals.

There are many different core exercises out there—some that are great for strengthening the core musculature and others, that could be doing more harm than good. I’m sure we have all heard of the common core exercises such as the “Russian Twist” or leg raises. While these traditional exercises may provide strengthening benefits for some, individuals with tight hips or poor core stability may be putting more stress on their lumbar spine.

The ACL is one of the most important ligaments in the body. Being one of the 3 ligaments that make up the knee joint, ACL’s are most commonly injured during non-contact movements