Does walking burn enough calories and keep you cardiovascular fit.

The fitness professionals at Fitness Together know how to utilize corrective exercise to combat pesky and often debilitating lower back pain. Greg Sterner, Licensed Physical Therapist supervises all of our program.

Three cheers for breakfast!! Who doesn’t love starting the day with a nutritious and delicious meal? September is “Better Breakfast Month”, and we couldn’t be more excited to share tips on how to maximize breakfast, in celebration of “the most important meal of the day”.

Change is in the crisp, fall air! For most of us, the start of the fall season represents a new beginning; a fresh chance to refocus on the things that may have taken a back-seat during the busy summer months. Whether it’s cooler weather, that back-to-school feeling, or the extra caffeine from all those pumpkin-spice lattes, something seems to give us an extra burst of motivation and a desire to accomplish our goals in the fall. So, why not take advantage of the renewed motivation and recommit to one of the most common casualties of the summer season - your fitness routine.

One of the biggest issues people have with healthy eating is time. I don’t have time to prep, I don’t have time to pack my healthy meal, I was out and about and didn’t have time to make healthy choices, etc.

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is the body’s activation of immune and other cells in response to pathogens like bacteria, viruses, toxins and infections. In acute inflammation, the immune response eliminates the threat and then promotes repair and recovery. Symptoms include redness, swelling, warmth and pain.

There’s really no question that staying hydrated is good for you. The question is: How do you stay well hydrated? The answer: Make it more fun! To get started, let's play a little game of fact or fiction. The result could be a happier, more hydrated body if you incorporate even a little of what you learn.

Now that things are opening back up and we are safe to congregate in groups again, you may be considering running your first 5k! If this sounds like something you’d like to do, then stop reading this, find a run in your area, and sign up! (But come back after you do that to read these tips!)

Staying hydrated is automatic for most of us. That’s because our thirst mechanism stimulates thirst and drives us to drink when our bodies need more water. This mechanism decreases with age, making dehydration more likely in older people. Extra activity as well as summer heat increase our need for fluids.

Add some science to your summer workouts. (You’ll boost your benefits and add fun too!) At Fitness Together® studios we don’t simply follow fads and whims when it comes to making workout and wellness recommendations. Instead, we lean on studies and science to make sure you're getting the most from every movement.