Posts Tagged ‘fitness plan’
If you pay attention to trends in the fitness world, you’ve probably noticed one that has really taken off over the past few years: foam rolling. Athletes, personal trainers and fitness influencers have been raving about the foam roller, but before you consider buying one for yourself, how does it work? First of all, a […]
The Importance of Daily Stretching
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about strength training, endurance and proper nutrition to keep your body in peak performance mode, but one of the most often overlooked aspects of fitness is stretching. Regular stretching can help increase your range of motion in your joints, improve blood circulation, improve posture and relieve muscle tension. […]
Can You Get Fit Just From Walking?
This time last year, while in the midst of COVID lockdown, many of us sought new and creative ways to stay fit. Whether working out from a home gym or just by simply taking the daily “coronavirus walk,” the one goal was to just keep moving ahead. And as steps started to add up each […]
When you’re planning to buy a home for the first time, what is one of the first steps you take? Isn’t it fair to say you start putting money aside for a down payment, before you even get approved for a mortgage? Of course! You are ultimately investing in your dream: owning a home and […]
One of the most commonly asked questions from our clients is, “Why am I not losing weight if I’m doing everything right?” For some people, losing weight is just effortless. It’s annoying, but a few tweaks to the diet and a regular jog on the treadmill can be enough to significantly tip the scale for […]
Fitness + Mental Health: Tackling the Tough Times with Self-Care and Exercise
Do we even have to say it? The state of mental health in our country today is NOT the best. Between unemployment and sickness, COVID-19 restrictions, the current political climate–and the steadily rising number of deaths due to the pandemic—it’s enough to make anyone feel depressed. That being said, it’s now more important than ever […]
The Truth About Tabata Training
We’ve talked a lot recently about high-intensity interval training (or HIIT), an incredibly effective way of burning fat and building muscle in a short amount of time. One of the most popular forms of HIIT is Tabata, a 4-minute workout routine where you perform eight rounds of a specific activity as hard and fast as […]
You’re sitting in the midst of an afternoon work meeting and feel that familiar, tiny tap on your wrist. It’s your Apple watch reminding you to take 60 seconds to focus on breathing. How stressed out must I be that my watch is reminding me to be mindful of my breathing? Pretty smart, right?Although your […]
When I was growing up, I can recall watching my parents begrudgingly stir up and gulp down the murky sludge called Metamucil, all for the greater good of increasing their fiber intake. “NEVER will I do that!!”I thought to myself. “What is wrong with them?” Fast-forward 30 years, and here I am, starting to wonder […]
How to Self-Motivate When You’re Just too Lazy to Exercise
I’ll be the first to admit it. I’ve gone through seasons in my life where I just “didn’t feel” like exercising. I can distinctly remember periods where I just didn’t care enough to get my butt in gear and put in the work it takes to truly see change. In Wilmington, we generally have enough […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Selecting the Perfect Yoga Mat
With an average of 220 warm sunny days a year, it’s no surprise that so many Wilmington residents prefer to exercise in the great outdoors. And the mild temps and low humidity this time of year make outdoor yoga the perfect new addition to your current fitness routine. If you’ve always been curious about practicing […]
Between remote learning, alternating schools days, less time with friends due to social distancing, and busy schedules of the fall, it’s easy for physical fitness to fall through the cracks. But it’s essential to remember that some kind of daily, physical activity greatly improves their mood, sleep and their health. Make sure your kids are […]
Fall is here and school is in session! However, for the first time ever, students in New Hanover County are not in school (with except of private school) and practically everyone is adjusting to the new norm of remote learning. While we are all doing our best to make the most of current circumstances, the […]
The past few months have really been a doozy for some of us when it comes to keeping up a normal fitness routine. (What does normal even mean these days?) Between juggling remote learning for school kids, constant readjustments in work and recreation to account for COVID-19 compliance and then the stress of it all, […]
Belly bloat and discomfort: it’s something we all deal with from time to time. Whether you have just finished a giant Thanksgiving dinner, are experiencing your monthly cycle or have an underlying medical condition, many of the symptoms can be managed with simple exercises. Why is this happening? First things first, why is this happening […]
Diet + Ab Workout = Ready for Swimsuit Season!
I’m sorry to say it, but you can’t get amazing abs just by altering your diet. And you can’t achieve a perfectly sculpted midsection by spending hours in the gym doing crunches, planks and cardio, only to follow it up with two cheeseburgers and a pizza. It’s true; great abs can be achieved in time […]
It’s Getting Hot in Here! The Benefits of Hot Yoga
If you’ve lived through a hot and sticky mid-July day in coastal Carolina, you are more than familiar with intense heat. With temps soaring into the high 90s last summer (and heat indexes in the triple digits) we all sought ways to cool off: a quick dip in the ocean, relaxing on a pool float […]
Bye, Flabby Arms! How to Tone for the Summer
As temps continue to rise and long sleeves are exchanged for tank tops and spaghetti straps, it’s common for physical insecurities to surface. We’ve all been there! Problem areas are easy to cover up (and basically ignore) in the cooler months, but there’s something about swimsuit season that has most of us in panic mode. […]
You’ve made your fitness goals for the year; you’ve even hired a personal trainer, bought the latest and greatest protein powder and are ready to learn the ins and outs of MCT oil. So now what? Look down at your feet! Do you have properly fitting athletic shoes? Are they appropriate for your fitness regimen? […]
Staying Active in the Great Outdoors
In the midst of spring in a coastal town like Wilmington, we are never short on outdoor activities, making it easy to focus on physical fitness. Indoor exercise facilities like gyms and Pilates studios are always an excellent year-round option since they aren’t weather dependent, but what about when the weather is too nice outside […]
