Exploring The Essential Data Points In Strength Training, From Traditional Tracking To The Latest In Smart Technology In strength training, progress is measured through consistency and incremental gains, a heavier […]

There are moments in life, extremely rare in my case, when you stop and look back. They coincide with special events or important milestones, when you take stock to understand […]

Winter is here, which is also synonymous with snow from the peaks to the slopes, a time when all can enjoy one of the most beloved and practiced winter sports; […]

Boost your metabolism, preserve muscle, and accelerate fat loss with strength training Starting a fitness journey, especially with the goal of losing weight, often leads many people to gravitate toward […]

Rest time can be a confusing subject while strength training. So here are a couple of basic recommended rest times during your workout based on what your goals are. Goal […]

Two things you could add to your workout are paused reps and eccentric reps. Both of these are typically done using free weights. Paused reps are done by pausing all […]

Supersetting is when you rotate between 2 or more exercises. For example, if my superset was with squats, jumping jacks, and pushups, I would do one set of each before […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to get more out of your workout – without adding reps or weight As you are doing your workout on one of the machines here at CHFC, pay attention […]

How important is my daily water intake? Making sure you are hydrating your body everyday is very important for multiple functions! Regarding exercise, it can be very difficult to reach […]

Benefits of Massage Therapy  Getting a massage is one of the best forms of self care you can invest in! Some overall health benefits include: better post workout recovery, enhanced […]

Why is it important for women during menopause to exercise? Exercises have been proving to decrease the menopausal symptoms. Issues with mental health play a big part during hormone fluctuation. […]

Making a workout part of your day will increase the likelihood of getting it done. Many of us plan out each day to stay organized in our busy lives. Prioritizing […]

Short answer: it depends! Strength training for kids can be a confusing topic, especially with the internet giving conflicting answers everywhere you turn. There is no true “best time” for […]

The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time. We start the year feeling motivated about all the big changes we’ll make in the coming months. However, many […]

Functionality is Key Functional strength is defined as forms of exercise that mimic daily movement patterns. Especially as we get older, functional strength can be an excellent tool to help […]

You Too Can Be a Runner! Most people that say they hate running are making it much too difficult. Here are some things to try before you definitively say you […]

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 […]

All-or-Nothing Thinking All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion in which we divide experiences into categories of either “black or white” and “right or wrong”. When I think of this way […]

Get it done in the sun and enjoy a post-workout beer! Join the TPC team at Keg Grove Brewing Company every other Saturday throughout the summer for Bootcamp & Brews […]