Fitness Archives

Functional Fitness: Just a buzzword or your new favorite way to train?

A functional fitness workout includes functional mobility exercises that support daily living activity and mobility

You might’ve heard the phrase “functional fitness” before, but what does it actually mean?

Create a workout weekly routine with three different types of exercise

Types of exercise in a workout weekly routine include movement, working out with structured activity, & progressive training

Good Things Come to Those Who Move- Reimagine your workout weekly routine

How to Get Active When You Have a Busy Life

You’re a busy person with a busy life, but you want to get active. How to work out with a busy schedule

Congrats! You want to be more active.

But…. you have a busy life. You might be thinking “How the heck am I going to fit this all in?”

11 Tips to Take Your Strength Training Activities to the Next Level

Strength training activities to increase the effectiveness of your strength training routine

Whether you’re new or have been doing strength training activities for a while, applying each of these tips will help you take it to a whole other level.

Hiring a personal trainer: How to find the right one for you

Getting support for your fitness goals might involve hiring a personal trainer. Here’s 3 considerations to help you find the BEST FIT!

Exercise Modification: How to improve your workouts with compassion

To modify exercises for a personalized workout, self-compassion is always proper form

Modifications aren’t just for beginners, seniors, or those who are injured. Instead, exercise modifications are the key to enjoying an active lifestyle for your whole life.

How to start with exercise the smart way and stay motivated

How to start with exercise after a long break from working ou

The goal here is to create an exercise plan that’s sustainable, enjoyable, and fits your lifestyle!

Fitness is for Everyone: Adjust Lower Body Exercises to YOUR Body

Examples of lower body exercises and eg exercise variations

All variations of lower body exercises boil down to two motions: squat (hips + knees bend) or hinge (hips bend a lot but knees only a little)

Fitness and food tracking apps: To track or not to track

food and fitness tracker devices paired with a biometric monitor

Explore the potential for proactive healthcare and self-awareness building from tracking apps and wearables, as well as noting possible drawbacks

Fundamentals of Measuring Progress: it’s not always about the numbers

Recognize that you keep making progress toward your long term fitness goals by measuring progress in all forms

Ever wondered if you’re making any progress towards your fitness goal? Measuring progress is not always about the numbers. Maybe you ARE making progress and you’re just not noticing it!

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