Contributed by Bethany ReynoldsHealth & Fitness Professional To sum up what I mean, we all need to lift heavy things. If we don’t move it, we lose it. Your options are things like dumbbells, medicine balls, resistance tubes, or body weight. By being consistent with strength training you start to increase bone density and muscle …
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Take Back Your Diet
Contributed by Cat PitmanNutritionist, Health & Fitness Professional We live in a society that plays a big role in what and how we eat. From the manufacturers that have brought us processed food that has taken over the grocery store shelves to the many businesses trying to make money off of the latest diet trend, …
Getting Back on the Right Track
Getting Back on the Right Track Provided by: Catherine Pitman, M.S., ACE-PT We are definitely in some crazy times right now. Many of us are having to find new ways to deal with different stressors. Old tactics we used to employ to deal with stress just aren’t working or we are unable to do them …
Take A Breath
Take A Breath Contributed by Dani Barbosa This new lock down lifestyle has been a major adjustment for everybody. We are mentally exhausted from the constantly evolving situation that we have found ourselves in. The news cycle doesn’t end, it’s hard to step away from work when your office is your living room, and grocery …
Change is Hard
Contributed by Dani Barbosa Achieving your health and fitness goals may seem impossible. You are busy with work, life, family, relationships, school, and who knows what else you have piled on your plate. On top of that, you need to sleep 7-8 hours every night, prepare nutritious meals, exercise regularly, and find time to relax …
How To Love Exercise
Contributed by Dani Barbosa Okay, I know what you’re thinking… Can someone really love exercise? The answer is (duh duh duh duuuuuuh) YES!! But, how? Let’s talk about it. Exercise doesn’t have to be a dreaded, grueling activity that leaves you sweaty, beaten, and borderline dying. Exercise is defined as an activity requiring physical effort, …
Free, Effective, and Fun (at-home) Workouts
Contributed by Bethany Reynolds We’re all in the same boat right now with our access to gyms and studios during this “shelter in place” time. This unique opportunity has given most of us extra time in the day. What should we do with that extra time? Try adding in more exercise. I’m a trainer and …
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Many Emotions
Many Emotions Provided by Julia Karlstad, M.Ed., CSCS-NSCA, SFN-ISSA Today I have felt many emotions as it relates to our nation’s current situation related to COVID-19. I know I am not alone as many of you have also felt many emotions. Today I have cried Today I have laughed Today I have felt fear Today …
Virtual Training
JKFITNESS Virtual Training Options Continue your individualized personal training @ home amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.jk-fit.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jkfitness-virtual-training.mp4 Contact your personal trainer directly via email if you’d like to start virtual personal training. POWER PACKS ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 27TH! All sessions are good for 6 months from the date of purchase. COVID-19 UPDATE Gyms & health …
Metabolic Testing
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