If you are committed to running a 5K, such as our annual Run for the Health of It! 5K, you’ve likely started the training process or are looking to get started. While exercising is key to preparing your body for the run, so is a proper diet! What you feed your body will heavily influence […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Off the Couch and in the Gym
Most of us wish that we were more physically fit. But, for many of us, the challenge is not the workout itself: the challenge is finding the motivation to get back into a fitness routine. Once you are in a consistent routine and have been for a few weeks, it is much easier to […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Maximize Your Exercise Benefits
Just being in a consistent exercise routine does not guarantee that you are getting the most out of your exercises. Here are a few suggestions to help you reap the maximum benefits from exercise. Aside from physical activity, the three most significant factors for a healthy body are hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Hydration Water, […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Your Child and Sports
The past year has taken away many things, including sports for youths. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With more and more individuals receiving COVID-19 vaccines every day, many areas have begun reopening their gyms and sports facilities, including youth sports programs. Getting your child back into sports and […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Preparing the Mind and Body
For Americans, March marks the one-year anniversary of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also marks the return of spring, and in many places, the re-opening of gyms and fitness centers. While people are eager to jump back into their fitness routines, there are some critical factors to consider before doing so. […]