Whether you have small kids waking you up at the crack of dawn, grown kids that enjoy sleeping in, or it’s you and your spouse- Christmas can rightfully throw off […]

Have you been trying to improve your health but find yourself constantly surrounded with holiday desserts, foods, and snacks? Eating a nutritious diet can prevent you from overconsuming holiday treats […]

The holidays can be both a joyful and a stressful time. We often rush right through the month of December going to parties, work events, family gatherings, and more. Before […]

Thanksgiving tips: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, consider these tips to keep the holiday a healthy one!   Eat breakfast. As a Dietitian I don’t recommend not eating until the big meal […]

Scrumptious Seasonal Fall Veggies November is a great time to eat in-season fall vegetables. These include: beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, pumpkin and squash. Try roasting […]

If you struggle from mid-morning energy crashes there are a few things you can try using nutrition! Adding protein to your breakfast is a great way to keep you satisfied […]

Just because the temperature is dropping doesn’t mean we need to stop exercising outside. When participating in physical activity in the cold, avoid skin contact with the environment, wear the […]

October is the month where there seems to be Halloween candy everywhere you turn. While a little bit can fit into a healthy diet, you’d be surprised to know how […]

How to make your fitness more consistent If you come to the gym 2-3x per week you are part of a small percentage of the population. Sticking to a fitness […]

Health Benefits of Including Pumpkin in your Diet: Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps to promote immunity […]

How to help dry skin in the Fall: 1. Avoid hot showers 2. Apply Moisturizer 3. Use a humidifier 4. Get a facial To schedule an esthetician or other Wellness […]

How to Track the Intensity of Aerobic Exercise  Substantial health benefits are gained when adults achieve 150-300 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous intensity […]

Get introduced to our massage specialists, learn about massage services we offer and what to expect on your visit. Massages are available 7 days a week at Carle Health & […]

How to Track Progress Without the Scale Did you know that there are many ways that progress can be tracked without using the scale? Taking blood pressure, heart rate, waist […]

How To Stay Motivated To Exercise Staying motivated to exercise is one of the biggest challenges someone can face. We may feel overwhelmed, intimidated or discouraged at different points in […]

Importance Of Recovery We understand the importance and health benefits of coming to the center and getting a workout in. Whether that be cardio, weight training, or a group fitness […]

Cognitive benefits of exercise for older adults Cognitive functions tend to decline as we get older. Exercise is a great way to ensure that our cognitive health stays in shape […]

Everyone should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day. Your skin will be looking more firm, and visible signs of aging won’t be as prominent if you […]

We know that exercise is good for us, so why is it so hard to do it sometimes? I’ve had numerous people tell me that they just don’t like to […]

Are Your Goals Smart Goals? Smart goals are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. It is important when setting your health and wellness goals that each of […]

The Importance of Stretching Stretching is an important part to a well-rounded fitness/wellness routine. Research has shown that stretching can help improve our flexibility which will increase the range of […]

There are three components to having a solid skincare routine: Cleaning: helps remove dirt, oil and makeup from your skin  Moisturizing: helps rehydrate your skin and reduce the chances of […]

What to do on Rest Days Rest days are important for those that participate in higher intensities and volume multiple times a week (5-6x). But for those that participate in […]

Imagine that one of your friends called you feeling bad about themselves because they hadn’t been able to make it to the gym as much as they had planned. Would […]

How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure?  The best ways for maintaining a normal, healthy blood pressure are through a healthy diet and regular exercise. Specifically, about 150 minutes per […]

How sore is too sore? When it comes to lifting (or really, anything we do in our training) we get sore. Soreness and a good workout are not one in […]

What is NEAT Exercise NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, its a fancy term to describe activity that we do that is not structured exercise. Examples would be walking a […]

Strength Training – Not Just for Building Muscle! An estimated 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States have osteoporosis, which is responsible for more than 2 […]

Sauna Use and Cardiovascular Health The sauna is commonly used for relaxation and stress management but did you know it’s also great for your cardiovascular health? Research shows regular use […]

Summer Popsicle Recipe: OJ Pops! Enjoy a great source of Vitamin C while refreshing those tastebuds. 6 oz thawed orange juice concentrate 1 cup milk 1 cup water EITHER: 3 […]