Working out on a regular basis will definitely help you gain endurance and build strength. But you can also support your fitness journey with nutrition and foods that fuel muscle growth.

Your post-workout routine is just as important as what you do in the gym. Giving your muscles downtime to heal is an essential part of increasing strength and endurance.

When it comes to fitness goals, many think that setting a solid goal is the easy part, and achieving it is the challenge. While it’s important to always keep your end-game in mind, setting the right foundation is an essential piece of the puzzle and one that should never be ignored.  Read on for goal-setting best practices and tips from Fitness Together® trainers...

Whether you’re looking to achieve a specific fitness goal, recovering from an injury, or exploring ways to be more active, partnering with a personal trainer is a great way to reach milestones and challenge yourself. But not every trainer is right for you. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re looking for so you can set yourself up for success from the get-go.

What is the goal of Preventative Healthcare? The Aim is to be as strong and healthy as possible moment to moment as part of our everyday lifestyle. That way, when the inevitable happens, be it an injury or illness, we have the foundation to deal with it. We can move through health issues more easily and recover more quickly if we’re healthy from the beginning. In other words, we can proactively take control of our health no matter where we are on our journey.

No matter your age, history with fitness, starting points, or physical ability or limitation, it's never too late to start on your path to improved health.

Besides exercise and diet, what are the other important factors to consider when it comes to overall health and wellness?

Many people have very busy lives, but there is always time to fit at the very least a 20-30 minute workout into your busy life. We have many clients who work 70-80 hours a week and still manage to come in 3-4 times a week, simply, because they schedule it.

How many times have you set your fitness goals to start living a healthier lifestyle, to just see it all fall through quickly and without a fight? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This happens to most people and more often than you think. Everyone needs a little accountability to accomplish their fitness goals. That’s where a personal trainer comes in; they’ll help you stay on track to meet and exceed your fitness goals.

When you’re involved in an exercise program, it’s easy to laser-point focus on the cardio, strength-training and stretching activities. You watch, hawk-like, the effects your efforts have on your waistline, scale numbers, and muscle definition. In doing so, you can sometimes gloss over exercise’s crucial cousins, pre- and post-workout nutrition.