Is there any limit to the benefits of exercise? Most of us know that it increases heart health, lung health, helps relieve symptoms of stress and depression, and makes daily activities easier (all while boosting your mood), among other things. But did you know that exercise increases your immune system as well? First, let’s start...Read More

We’ve all heard “no pain, no gain”. It’s a fun statement that motivates us to push through a difficult workout. But how much of this is true, and how much of this is fiction? What kind of pain is normal, and what kind of pain indicates injury? First of all, it’s important to note that...Read More

Oh summer, we love you, and we hate to see you coming to an end. Although we have to admit, you do make it harder to stick to a fitness routine. So, summer, as we get ready to say goodbye, why do so many of us exercise less during these warm sunny days? There are...Read More

We’ve all heard that “laughter is the best medicine”. Many of us may roll our eyes and say “well, that’s just an old wive’s tale”, but it turns out, that’s not entirely the case! Laughter has many benefits, both mental and physical, that make it SO worth it to take some time out of your...Read More

Did you know that over 58 million US adults live with Arthritis? That’s about 24% of adults in the United States. People are (fortunately) living longer too, which means we will likely see that number increase. Thankfully, the CDC recommends something to help ease symptoms that is beneficial for not only arthritis, but the rest...Read More

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss as well as multiple cognitive disorders. It usually affects those over the age of 65, but can begin earlier in life.  We don’t 100% understand what causes it, but age is the most significant risk factor, although family history, less alcohol consumption, and...Read More

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s talk about how regular exercise can help those with ADHD- in fact, exercise is among the top treatments for children and adults with ADHD! So what is ADHD anyway? Like with most things that have to do with our brains, it’s complicated and different for everyone, but basically...Read More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s take a moment to discuss something that over 280 million people suffer from- depression. While exercise is not a replacement for therapy, medication, or other treatment options provided to you by a mental health professional, it has been proven to help alleviate symptoms of depression! But how...Read More

Stress. It plagues most of us on a consistent basis. Our lives are stressful- work, family, keeping up with household duties, and unexpected occurrences keep us from truly being able to relax. And while you might think that the ONLY thing that can help is a good day at the spa (which we wouldn’t say...Read More

Exercise is a great way to boost your confidence! Whether you see a difference in how your body looks or not, it doesn’t matter, because a regular workout routine has SO MANY other benefits, and confidence doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) tied to what you see in the mirror! Here are some ways...Read More