New Year, New You, right? What’s going to make this year different from others? Whether you are looking to drop a few pounds, or tweak your program and take your fitness to the next level, finding a partner to share in that process has proven to be very successful. Studies show that people will stick to a program if they have a friend, co-worker or spouse to share in the journey. Making exercise a part of your lifestyle requires both physical and mental preparation. The ri

Hypertension is a silent killer that is easily preventable with exercise and nutrition. Knowing your blood pressure numbers will help you avoid fatal outcomes such as heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Thirty percent of Americans are walking around with hypertension and don’t even know it. Seems pretty silly when checking your blood pressure is easy, accessible, and cheap. Normal resting blood pressure should be less than 120/80 mmHg. The top number 120 represents the

New Year, New You, right? What’s going to make this year different from others? Whether you are looking to drop a few pounds or more, or tweak your program and take your fitness to the next level, finding a partner to share in that process has proven to be very successful. Studies show that people will stick to a program if they have a friend, co-worker or spouse to share in the journey. Making exercise a part of your lifestyle requires both physical and mental preparation.

Count down to Thanksgiving! Are you ready? Let the eating and drinking begin! First, let’s make sure we have a plan in place to enjoy this holiday of gratitude without the weight gain. Here are some tips to consider so you can enjoy all the delicious food mindfully. #1. EXERCISE – It’s the holidays so of course we are going to take in more calories than usual so start your day off with a great workout. It doesn’t need to be an hour and you don’t need to go to the gym. A b