Fitness routines are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, having a consistent routine can help you stay motivated and reach your goals.

Routines are very important. As much as some people want to deny it, humans are creatures of habit. We thrive with plans and order. That’s not to say everything in your life needs a schedule or list, but there are some parts of your life that excel with routine. One of those areas is fitness.

As we wrap up this year, it’s a great time to reflect back on your goals and how well you pursued them. It’s important to not look for perfection. We all make mistakes. That’s why we look towards progress. Maybe a goal this year was to prioritize your health and you feel as though you didn’t quite achieve it. That’s why we want to give you these three steps to help you prioritize your health in the new year.

The 11th of this month is Veterans Day! We want to start out by saying thank you to all of our Veterans and Active Duty military. You are the reason we have the freedom we do. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

There are a TON of different vegetables out there that come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but their appearance ins’t the only major difference. They also all provide different vitamins and nutrients. It’s important to keep a well balanced diet and maintain that variety of vitamins and nutrients. So to help you plan your meals accordingly, check out these vegetables and how they affect your body sorted by color!

Let’s face it, pull-ups are daunting. If you’re new to the gym, or have been going awhile, you’ve probably seen people incorporating pull-ups into their workout. Eventually, you’d like these advanced exercises to be a part of your routine too. But how do you get there? We’re going to walk through a few tips before attempting your first pull-up.

Intermittent fasting became a huge trend a couple of years ago. Everyone who wanted to lose weight, and some who already had, were implementing intermittent fasting. The prolonged time your body has when you skip a meal will allow more time to burn through their fat stores. but what are the other effects of intermittent fasting?

Let’s start off by saying we love our members. And when you love something, you help it become better. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s list the things you’re doing wrong.

The desire to burn fat is one of the main reasons why people start exercising. They want to look and feel better. That might have been the start of your fitness journey, too. There are a lot of factors that play into burning fat. It’s not as simple as exercising once a day, five times a week.

Have you ever tried meditation? You might be thinking, “Meditation? I barely have enough time in between work, life, and kids to exercise, let alone meditate.” But what if meditation could actually improve your fitness and well-being… Would that change how you spend your time to include meditation in your schedule?

We are heading into summer (finally!), so in preparation for that, many of us are in a calorie deficit. Going through seasons of cutting (calorie deficit) and bulking (calorie surplus) can be a great way to reach your fitness goals without exhausting your body, but in those times, you need to really listen to your body.

You’ve probably heard people say, “I’ve got to get my steps in,” or “At least I got some steps.” But how important is it really to get your steps in?

Setting goals and reaching them makes you better. It’s definitely not always easy, but the end result is always worth it. When choosing your goals and New Year’s Resolutions, try changing the question you ask yourself. Don’t ask, “What do I need to change about myself,” or “What do I need to fix?” Instead ask, “What can I do to make this year more joyful,” and “How can I grow and flourish?”

Going into the holiday season, take some time to set guidelines for yourself. You want to enjoy the treats with everyone else but stay on track with your goals. Here are some tips on you can do that:

Protein is super important if you’re looking to gain muscle mass and lose weight. Depending on your fitness goal, you might need to eat more protein than you’re used to. Adjusting your diet and adding more protein can be tough, especially when you’re watching overall calories and other macros. But fear not, with some knowledge and discipline, you can do this!

Let’s talk about mental health. Physical health and mental health go hand-in-hand. When your body is not doing well more than likely your mental state is not doing well either. Yes, there are multiple ways to combat mental health (i.e. medication, coping mechanisms, therapy etc.), but how about a way that will improve BOTH your mental and physical well being. 

Spot training, sometimes called spot reduction, is the idea that you can “train” one area of your body to reduce fat without it affecting other parts of your body. Some people want to lose excess belly fat or underarm fat, some people even want to target areas as little as their “second chin”. 

BCAAs, Citrulline, Creatine, and Beta-Alanine are some of the most common ingredients found in pre-workouts. So unless you eat, sleep, and breathe the gym, or studied Exercise science in college you might not recognize the things. Let’s break it down. 

How are you doing? Feeling tired? Burnt out? Low on motivation? Ready for a fresh start? Let us help you.