exercise benefits
What is the Deal with HITT?
Today’s contribution is by Jacob Yount, B.S, ACSM-EP – Wellness Coordinator and Personal Trainer at Phoenix Athletic Club Those 4 letters together seem a little intense. The acronym itself seems like it hurts, but it doesn’t, and it is a great way to change the pace of your cardiovascular exercise. If you are like me,…
Read MoreHow to Get the Legs You Still Desire
Today’s contribution is by Da’Lynn, Wellness Coordinator at Delta Air Lines Fitness Center at GO Don’t skip leg day! We are all familiar with what it looks like when you skip leg day, and no one wants those types of results. But that’s easier said than done when you have bad knees and the…
Read MoreSnack Smart
Today’s contribution is by Good Measure Meals’ Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT Wisely-planned snacks can be crucial to your success throughout the day. Why? Glucose is the body’s primary source of energy. And, blood glucose (AKA sugar) dips three to five hours after eating, and stored glucose is usually depleted by six hours. So,…
Read MoreSun Salutations for Body, Mind & Spirit
Today’s contribution is by Tanya Jesunas, RYT-200, Corporate Health Unlimited Group Fitness Instructor Whether or not you have practiced yoga before, chances are you are familiar with the many benefits a yoga practice offers. It turns out, you don’t have to commit to a full hour of yoga practice to reap its many benefits.…
Read MoreWhy Stretch?
Today’s contribution is by Phoenix Athletic Club’s, Kayla Kelly B.S., SCW Stretching, the most neglected part of the workout for most people. We often get caught up in cardio and strength training and forget an important aspect, stretching. Are you a chronic “sitter” where you spend most of your day sitting? Maybe you have…
Read MoreNew Year's Advice: Embrace Your Different!
Today’s contribution is from Mike Cosentino of Big Peach Running Co. Before there was Big Peach, I was employed at The Coca-Cola Co. on the Customer Marketing team. This group was somewhat positioned as a platoon between our own Brand Management teams and the largest National Accounts. And I still easily recall when a…
Read MoreSalad Sabotage?
Today’s contribution is by Good Measure Meals’ Alissa Palladino MS, RDN, LD. Salad is often a go-to meal when you’re trying to eat more healthfully. But if you’re not mindful about your choices, that salad may unintentionally be sabotaging your health goals – and your chance of winning FitTrip! Whether or not your salad supports…
Read MoreHappy New Year, Y'all!
Today’s contribution is by Suzy Butera, Wellness Coordinator at Barbara Cox Fitness Center. After hundreds of logs are turned in, body fat lost, lean muscle gained, and lifestyles changed for the better, FitTrip wraps up for another successful year. Travel Agents sort through stacks and stacks of feedback from each participant survey. They separate…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons You Aren’t Seeing Results
Today’s contribution is from Ilyse Rogozenski, a writer for Skinny Mom. You slave away at the gym nearly every day, huffing and puffing through your five-mile run, your spin class, or your favorite bootcamp routine, and yet nothing is happening. You are not losing weight, you are not gaining muscle, and you look no different…
Read MoreFive Ways Fad Diets Fall Flat
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’ registered dietitian, Jessica Avasthi MS, RD, LD We all know them…the diets that promise quick fixes without any effort. We turn to them consistently but rarely see the promised outcomes that help us reach our goals. Bear in mind, weight management is a lifetime commitment. It’s not an overnight…
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