Let’s get this (construction) party started!
We are about 2 weeks away from the start of our campus expansion project, which will lead into the expansion of the Ridge Athletic Club! Countless meetings, drawings, permits filed and refiled, and a few sleepless nights have all culminated to this...
Things Look Better from The Ridge: And so do many people who go there
Here is good news for the New Year; health is contagious. Healthy people consort with their likes and good behaviors are reinforced. This applies to fitness, eating, and avoiding addictive attractions. Naturally, runners don’t hang out with smokers--an increasing rare...
Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is in the air, and with it comes thoughts of spring cleaning. Have you ever thought about spring cleaning your diet? Here are some simple spring cleaning tips specifically for your kitchen, refrigerator, pantry, and mind that can help you improve your nutrition...
Where is HEALTH to be Found in a Weight Focused Culture?
A heart-felt message from a dietitian to all weight-conscious people and a society that judges them. There is a weight that many among us carry, and I’m not talking about the numerical value on the bathroom scale. For the past 12 years, my career as a Registered...
How Massage Therapy Benefits Workout Recovery
For anyone who participates in regular physical activity, massage therapy is an excellent addition to one's regimen. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, “individuals who participate in exercise and athletic programs who seek enhanced performance,...
Ridge Round-Up | Top Recommended Partner Exercises by Ridge Trainers
Want to workout with a friend, and not in a way that means you show up at the gym at the same time, see each other around, and then make an exit together? We polled our Fitness Department and asked what two person exercises they recommend for the best results! Top...
Ridge Round-Up | Ridge Trainers Top App Recommendations for Fitness
It's 2017 and maybe you've decided that this year is a YOU Year. Maybe you've imagined what this year will look like if you put your health as a priority and committed to yourself. But maybe you are also not quite sure where to start. With today's technology and easy...
The Importance of Fitness Tracking
Tracking fitness has become exceedingly popular. With the advancement of technology it’s become easier, more rewarding, and fun to use wearable physical activity monitors to track fitness. There are multiple monitors available such as FitBit, Jaw Bone, Apple Watch,...
Fitness Matters | The Importance of Investing in Your Health
It’s true. Everything is relative, including the price of getting healthy. Gym memberships, personal training, child care, whatever your fitness regimen requires, it definitely adds up. Or does it? The average cable and internet bill is $135.00 a month. The average...