Getting older means your body doesn’t always feel the way it used to. Things might ache and crack more, are tighter than usual, and getting back up from a seated position or off the floor takes longer than it ever did in your twenties.
As age increases, mobility often decreases. If you want to stay active, we believe it’s wise to focus on flexibility and mobility to keep you moving. Read More
As 2018 comes to an end, it’s time to think ahead to the New Year and how you can help your family enjoy a more active and healthy 2019 with some (fun and easy) New Year family resolutions. Setting resolutions and goals as a family gets everyone involved and helps teach kids skills like goal-setting and personal reflection. Read More
Between juggling nap schedules, running errands, and trying to keep the house from looking like a tornado hit it, fitting in a workout can seem nearly impossible for busy moms.
But when you manage to squeeze a workout in, the rest of the chaos seems a little more calm. Here’s how you can fit in a workout as a busy mom, even amongst all the chaos. Read More
Being super mom is stressful! We know you are doing it all—keeping the house clean, playing with your littles, making time for your marriage, and attempting to feed all those mouths with healthful, tasty food.
Feeding your family healthy foods can help set children up for physical and mental health. Kids (and adults) need their vitamins and minerals in order for their body to heal, grow, and function well. And a healthy diet can contribute to overall mental and emotional well-being. Read More
We know that sometimes after a busy workday the last thing you want to do is hit the gym, but it can also be the best thing for you. You’ll forget about your workday woes and relieve stress while burning calories and staying in shape! Here are 10 tips on how to make it to the gym, even after a long workday. Read More
Have you heard of cryotherapy and wondered what all the fuss was about? Could this cold therapy bring you any benefit? We have experienced cryotherapy for ourselves and wanted to bring it to our Walnut Creek location so members could experience all the health benefits that cryotherapy offers. Read More
Now that warmer weather is here, it’s the perfect time to start bringing your training sessions outside, inside and outside of the gym. Here are 5 legit reasons why an outdoor workout is a great idea this summer. Read More
Static stretching—taking a muscle and joint toward its end range of motion and holding it in that position for a given amount of time. This can prevent injury, improve muscle length/tension balance, and gain flexibility in mobility-restricted areas of your body…but this type of mobility is best done after a workout when your body is already warm and loose. Read More
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great staple to kick your exercise program up a notch. These quick, intense workouts are fantastic for burning fat and calories, revving up your metabolism, and giving long-lasting benefits well after your session is over. Read More
People often wonder when is the best time to work out. Let’s face it, it is really whatever time of day you’ll be most likely to do it! That said, we have a pretty strong case for scheduling a morning session: Read More
