The Training Blog
Kick Start Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast
There’s no real denying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It allows you to break your fast following 8 hours of sleep, which helps your body replenish glucose. This helps to boost your energy levels and while also providing other nutrients required for good health. It also jumpstarts your metabolism, helping […]
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Why Everyone Needs a Good Ab Routine
You don’t have to be a body builder or completely six-pack obsessed to be concerned about a decent ab routine. The truth is that everyone needs to focus on core strength for general wellness and the laundry list as to why it’s so important is pretty long. (This includes anything from improving your posture to […]
Do I Really Need a Gallon of Water a Day?
As surprising as it may seem, one of the hottest trends with celebs this summer has not been a designer handbag or any other unattainable luxury item. No, the one thing celebs, influencers–and those of us in the fitness world–can’t seem to get enough of is the gigantic water bottle. You’ve most likely seen the […]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past few years (not one made of salt!), you have most likely heard of Himalayan salt cave therapy. Wilmington is actually home to two salt caves at the moment and likely more in the future as salt therapy, or halotherapy, continues to rise in popularity at […]
Finding Your Zen with Beachside Yoga
When you’ve lived in Wilmington for several years, sometimes it’s easy to get so caught up in daily life (work, gym, dinner, repeat) that you begin to lose sight of the biggest asset our area has to offer: the beach! Of course we all flock to the beach in the sweltering summer months but even […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of the Mighty Peach
You can’t turn on the radio right now without hearing Justin Bieber sing about it and if you’re from the state of Georgia, you know the significance of it. And where are my ‘90s kids? Even the Presidents of the United States of America devoted an entire song to it back in the day. We’re […]
3 Surefire Ways to Improve Your Cholesterol
You’ve just gotten blood work results back and—to your surprise—your cholesterol level is abnormally high. How could this be? You’re relatively active and eat somewhat healthy, so what gives? Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy substance that the body uses to build cells and make vitamins and substances that help you digest food. Fundamentally, there […]
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It’s Time to Step Up to the Barre
Just like with the fashion and technology industries, every year the fitness industry is presented with a new and exciting exercise trend that you just have to try. Whether it’s flipping large tires, working with resistance bands, swinging the kettlebell or trying your hand at HIIT, it’s safe to say that every year we see […]
Some days you have an extra hour in your schedule to wholeheartedly devote to working out. You can run an extra mile on the treadmill or pay closer attention to targeting your problem areas while lifting weights. Other days, you literally don’t have time to sit down and eat a proper meal, much less have […]
It’s summertime in Wilmington. Temps have been in the 80s since late May and extremely cropped tops, tight bodysuits and cheeky bikini bottoms are EVERYWHERE! If you aren’t working with a perfect beach body (which most people aren’t) the most problematic area of the body is about to be on full display in the summer […]
Raise your hand if you are guilty of uttering either of these phrases: “I’m going on NO sleep! It’s ok; I’ll just make up for it this weekend” or “I’m so exhausted I’ll just grab my third cup of coffee and be fine.” Believe it or not, lack of sleep is one of the most […]
Getting Strong Quads and Shoulders!!
Dumbbell Thruster’s are a high intensity movement with low impact on the joints.
The Many Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha
Your outward appearance is a great indicator of how your daily fitness routine (or lack thereof) and diet are impacting your whole-body health. But what about your internal systems–the ones that you can’t easily see on a daily basis? We’re talking about digestion. A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, heart health, brain health, improved mood, healthy sleep, and […]
Setting Achievable Fitness Goals: Running Two Miles a Day
If the last time you purposely ran laps was in high school gym class, or if you make the joke, “I only run when I’m being chased!” then it’s fair to say you’ve never thought twice about running as part of your fitness routine. But before you roll your eyes, consider this: running a short […]
Staying Active at the Beach this Summer
You don’t have to tell me twice! When the weather creeps into the 80s this time of year, there is only one place you will find me: soaking in the sun at Wrightsville Beach. Gyms and Pilates studios are always excellent year-round, but what about when the weather is too nice outside to not take […]
Strength Training for Bone Health
For those of you that are new to strength training, you may not be aware that your muscles aren’t the only things to reap the benefits of this type of training. Studies show that regularly lifting weights can help you build strong bones, which can protect against osteoporosis-related fractures in the future. Over an extended […]
Should I Switch to a Plant-Based Diet?
It’s hard to open a magazine, click on a food blog or even turn on the TV these days and not hear something pertaining to the importance of a plant-based diet. To be clear, a plant-based diet focuses on eating minimally processed fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. If you’re a meat lover, don’t freak […]
