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Sometimes it seems like the world of health and fitness can be incredibly confusing. There are so many mixed messages, workout programs, fad diets, fitness products and people trying to sell to you, that it can be very hard to know what’s right. Believe it or not, being healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, when you look around at people who are energized...

While it may seem like just another thing that your trainer is telling you to do, foam rolling is absolutely essential in your workout routine and offers a ton of benefit outside of the gym. Not only is foam rolling a self-massage at no cost, but it also primes your body for movement and helps your recovery process as well. Here's more.

Cutting down on the time you use your phone each day will save you wasted minutes that you could be spending on work, with friends and family or on your health and wellness. In addition, cutting down will give you more mental space to come up with new ideas, daydream and be grateful, rather than worrying about what the latest post is on Instagram.

Mobility is an incredibly important aspect of living a healthy and functional life that can’t be overlooked. To get to the bottom of what mobility is and why it’s an integral part of a training program, we spoke to JD Christie, owner of Fitness Together Belleair Bluffs in Southwest Florida.

Spending a sunny day at the beach with friends and family (or even solo) is such a relaxing thing to do during the summer. Slather on the sunscreen, bring an umbrella and arm yourself with healthy homemade food, so you can keep up your energy and feel good about what you’re putting in your body too.

When you have goals for your health and fitness that are important to you, it pays to seek assistance from a professional in the field to help you achieve them. That’s why working with a certified personal trainer is such a good idea for almost everyone — investing in your health is something you will never regret.

These days, it’s very common for people to have too many commitments, to be constantly connected via technology and to feel stressed all the time. Unfortunately, constant stress leads to illness, injury and just plain unhappiness. But what if there was something you could do each day to combat those overwhelming feelings and make things better for yourself now? There is. It’s self-care. Here are five ways you can practice self-care this week.

Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about eating salads and hitting the gym. It’s about finding holistic health and happiness by making the best choices you can in all areas of your life, and that includes doing your part to be kind to the environment.

While the thought of taking a test can be intimidating to some, the fitness assessment is actually an incredibly beneficial tool that Fitness Together utilizes to help clients see the value of their efforts, as well as ensure that clients are progressing toward their goals.