The Emotional Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is typically known for its benefits when it comes to physical health, physique, and aerobic capacity. However, have you ever stopped to think about how important exercise is when it comes to emotional health? I believe the most motivating factor to continue exercising is how great it makes you feel.  In fact, research has…

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5 Ways You Need to be an Adult About Your Health

“Do as I say not as I do”.   This familiar statement might work in a pinch, but we all know it doesn’t work in the long run.  Kids watch adults, more specifically, they watch to see if what they say is reflected in their lives.  Then, they will only believe and respect what they see. …

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Should I workout when I’m sick?

  It’s cold/flu season and I am writing this from home as I take my second day off work to recover from a doozie!   I’m a very active person so sitting around for 2 days eats my soul but it’s the right thing to do in this situation.  Should you always take time off when you…

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2017: Let’s Set Some Goals!

I don’t know about you but I am EXCITED about 2017. It might a sound cliche and cheesy but there is so much promise and potential at the beginning of the year.  I’ve set a few of my goals and hope you have too.  If you haven’t yet or don’t know where to start, let’s…

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I’m sick.  Should I workout?

I just recovered from the worst cold/flu I’ve EVER had.  Through this 2 week process, my fellow gym-goers observed that I had changed up my routine and began asking questions about working out while having a cold.  Here are some of the questions and my answers First, I am not a doctor, and I do…

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