Pushing Through the Mud to Blossom on the Other Side: Embracing failure as a necessary part of personal growth

Failure is never comfortable. However, it is a natural part of any growth process. Oftentimes, we let our fear of failure hold us back from growing in important ways. In this week’s newsletter we discuss how leaning into failure can actually improve our lives!

Fitness for Your Green Thumb: Why you should build a garden this spring

Have you ever considered growing a garden? With food prices rising this spring, now may be the time to give this hobby a try. Luckily, it’s good for you in a lot of ways!

Every Body can be a ‘Bikini Body:” Don’t let the body shamers win this summer

Not everyone has to feel comfortable in a bikini. However, if showing skin on the beach makes you feel good – you have the right to do it! The diet industry ramps up their marketing as the weather gets warm. In this week’s newsletter we remind you to listen to yourself first!

It’s About More than Washboard Abs: The all around benefits of core engagement

In this week’s newsletter we reframe our ideas about core fitness. How has our fitness industry shaped your relationship with your core?

Maybe Working Out isn’t What You Need Right Now: Exercise isn’t always the first step to getting fit

People often jump into working out as a solution to their mental and physical health problems. Although everyone needs physical activity, a workout routine is usually only one small piece of a healthy lifestyle.

Taking it One Step at a Time: Building new habits for personal growth

Have you ever had a goal you didn’t reach? When working towards a goal we often put pressure on ourselves to achieve too much too soon. Successful goal setting often comes with “chunking” the work into smaller goals, and taking it one step at a time.

It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Getting back on track with your diet

Let’s all be honest with ourselves, maintaining a healthy diet for an entire lifetime is difficult. You will likely fall out of routine every now and then! See this week’s trainer’s tips for how to get back on the horse – with bonus recipe!

Don’t Leave Yourself High and Dry: Get enough water in the winter

People often worry about gaining weight in the winter. However, an increased risk of dehydration likely poses a greater threat to your health during the cold months than any extra poundage you may put on. See this week’s trainer’s tips for how to improve your water intake during wintertime.

Design the Fitness Plan that is Right for You: You don’t have to love working out

Many of our Teammates come to us after years of trying different fitness journeys that just didn’t stick. The truth is, if you don’t like the kind of fitness you’re doing, you’re going to quit! See this week’s trainer’s tips for how to design a fitness plan you’ll actually want to follow.

Never Stop Playing: An appeal to spend more time with less purpose

In my teacher training I learned about the importance of play for growing brains. In this week’s newsletter, I argue play is important for all people, regardless of their age.