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The Secret to Better Results

When talking about fitness, we put so much focus on exercise itself that we often neglect the second (equally important) piece; recovery. Adequate recovery is critical for progress, positive results, and injury prevention. Before you dismiss recovery as “woo woo” or an excuse to skip a workout, think of all the hard work you put in to get the results you want. Without proper recovery, you are not reaping all of the benefits of training! Why not make sure that your hard work is paying off?!

FitnessSarah KertMarch 30, 2020recovery, proper recovery, exercise, results, balance, injury prevention Comment

30-Minute Home Workout

While having an extra hour to get to the gym each day would be great, it isn’t always that easy. Between work, family, and friends, there will always be times where getting there just isn’t going to happen. Instead of completely ditching that day’s exercise, doing a shorter workout at home is a fantastic alternative!

FitnessSarah KertMarch 30, 2020home workout, full body workout, workout, home, full body, social distancing, COVID-19Comment

Cold Weather Exercise

Winter is in the air! While we may not get much snow around here, those cold temperatures can be startling. “Is it OK to exercise outdoors in the winter?” is a common question this time of year. Not only is it perfectly OK, but there are even some unique benefits that come from exercising outside in cold temperatures!

FitnessSarah KertJanuary 8, 2020health, wellness, fitness, run, winter, winter run, running, long distance, winter workout, workout, health and wellnessComment

Perfecting Posture

Did you know that most of our aches and injuries can be improved simply by correcting posture? While it may seem too good to be true, our modern lifestyle has dramatically affected the way we hold ourselves, resulting in visible health problems. Poor posture causes strain on the neck, upper body tension, shoulder pain, muscular weakness, and greatly increases the risk of injury and chronic pain. Posture even impacts cognitive function and mood!

FitnessSarah KertDecember 9, 2019fitness, pain, chronic pain, posture, exercises, flexibility, mobility, shoulder pain, neck pain, back painComment

Don't Forget to Stretch!

When it comes to health and fitness, exercise and nutrition are usually the first things that come to mind. We work hard in the gym, avoid sugary and processed foods, everything we're supposed to do for good health. But what about stretching? Rest and recovery are just as crucial to improving health and wellness as the workouts themselves. However, they are the most overlooked aspects of fitness!

FitnessSarah KertOctober 14, 2019Stretch, Mobility, Flexibility, Health, Healthy, Healthy tip, Chronic pain, Posture Comment

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