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Energy Balance Does Matter

Energy Balance Does Matter

Last week we introduced what we believe to be the Big Rocks or the essentials of health and fitness. The most important areas to focus on that will bring you the most success in your fitness journey. Each week we are going to dig a little deeper into each of these big rocks. First up is Energy Balance Does Matter. We are referring to calories in vs. calories out when we talk about energy balance. The amount of calories you take in versus the amount of calories you burn will d

Strong Hips=Less Lower Body Injuries

Strong Hips=Less Lower Body Injuries

If you’re one who is constantly dealing with lower body injuries, you might want to try strengthening your hips. Research shows that numerous lower body injuries are associated with weakness in the hips. Weakness in the hips can lead to excessive pronation of the foot, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, IT band syndrome, piriformis issues, hip bursitis and the mist goes on. I don’t want to get too involved with all the muscles and their function, but I would like for you to unders

Stuck at Home? How to Stop Snacking?

Stuck at Home? How to Stop Snacking?

We are stuck at home more than usual with the current precautions due to the Coronavirus. All day grazing is an everyday affair. We are hearing it from folks and seeing memes on social media with waistlines increasing. My daughter Lily wants a snack about every hour or so. Now, she's a growing child and can handle those calories. But, most of us cannot and it's definitely not good for our health. You know, it doesn't have to be this way! We have your back! One simple change y

Fitness Information Overload

Fitness Information Overload

In a world of too much information, focus on the big rocks of health and fitness. Do you feel overwhelmed with the amount of health and fitness information coming to you daily? Do you find yourself jumping from program to program trying to find the perfect fit? Are you confused with all the conflicting information that is presented to you? Eat carbs, don't eat carbs, limit fat, go Keto, eat every 2-3 hours, only eat 3 meals per day, skip breakfast, fast. Isn't breakfast the m

Mobility Circuit

Mobility Circuit

Mobility Circuits 🧘‍♀️ If you’re not doing them, then you should be! Mobility circuits are a great way to improve movement quality with your exercises, optimize recovery and increase aerobic capacity. Yes, you read that correctly. Mobility circuits can be used as a cardio workout 🤸‍♂️ By stringing together a series of movements and completing them as a circuit, you can elevate your HR and keep it there throughout your workout. These circuits can be done on your rest days as