School’s back in session & that means more sitting for a population that needs to move to be mentally & physically healthy! Have you been keeping your kids active this summer? If so, you may be concerned about how to keep that up now. Students need at least 60 minutes a day of movement. If your student is not in involved in a sport where are some ways to keep them active. Get them outside, turn the TV off , start the day off with a stretch. We are the only mammals that don't do that! Animals actively stretch automatically when they get up. It gets the blood flowing and the soft tissue moving. Have family fitness fun nights. Make normal chores fun & active. Go to the park. Do sometime together. Do not under estimate time spent together. Even if your kids groan, take them outside. It just might be one of the things they remember most when they are grown. Keep it simple and fun. Don't call it exercise. That is too structured for a child's creative mind. They want to laugh, jump, bounce, twist, toss, roll.... and remember we adults need the movement as much as your children!

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Another good bean recipe! I would just add a bit more beans or reduce the dressing amount a little. Enjoy!

I love varying planks.  These are just a few variations you can do. Want more options? Give me a call. I have so many more! There is one (and more) for everyone!

Planks variation that will challenge you

We tend to what everything “now”… Information, meals, shows etc.. One area you must have patience in is your health. We don’t lose our health and fitness all at once, so we must allow proper progression and physical adaptation to regain our health safely. If we do not, we risk getting physically sore, fatigued and injuries. We can get frustrated and discouraged when we do not see immediate results and then possibly give up. Over all wellness is a life long journey to be enjoyed and maintained. Below are some tips on progressing your running if you have been inactive during the winter. If you need more personalized programming, give us a call. Sometimes you need professional to guide you through a safe and effective physical activity program designed specifically for you! Spring Special going on: purchase personal training 5 sessions, receive 1 FREE         

Get Back to Running Sensibly this Spring

I love fit bits for my clients. Here is some extended information you may want to consider when you are tracking your physical activity. You all know I always look at the holistic picture. wink emoticon Enjoy!

Stepping Out of Fitness Reductionism

http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/benefits-of-a-personal-trainer

Another good reason to invigorate your body outside in the winter. A dose of winter outdoor activity will do your body good.

Know someone who overindulged during the holidays? New research suggests a shot of cold air (which is in no short supply in much of the country right now) might help kick-start some extra fat-burning activity for the New Year.... click to read on

10 Fitness Trends for 2015

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Here are just a few ideas to assist you through the holiday season & and article attached.

1. Change Your Mindset. You don't have to be everything to everyone.

2. Practice the Power of No.

3. Simplify Your Celebrations. Focus more on who you are with.

4. Focus on Others.

5. Choose a Charity Gift.

6. Remember Your Regular Activity to stay stress free. Doesn't have to be the same hard core workouts as usual.

7. Boost Your Immune System-eat well, sleep well, try immune supplements if needed.

8. Be Flexible.

9. Take a Day Off.

10. Get Out of Town to some palce quiet.

11. Take a Deep Slow Breathes.

Blessings this holiday season!