Fifteen Minutes of Fitness – Anywhere
As a fitness professional, lack of time is the most common reason that I hear from clients as to why they have not reached their fitness goals, or what has kept them from exercising in the first place. Fitness can mean a lot of things, but to me it means movement....
One Trick to any Successful New Year’s Resolution…. Exercise
It’s crunch time. You’re two weeks into your New Year’s Resolution. By now you might be feeling the strain of the life altering change you’ve promised to see through, but stay strong. It takes 21 days to make a habit and you’re only 7 days away. Don’t be anxious, or...
Setting Realistic Goals for 2015
As a personal trainer I spend a majority of my day helping members and clients set and reach attainable goals. I have found goal setting to be a rewarding, fun, and frustrating part of my job! The rewarding part being the satisfaction I see in my clients when they...
Gaining the Mental Edge
Whenever you come to the gym and exercise there comes a point at which you need to make a decision. “Do I continue to push myself and become a little better today or do I call it good?” Gaining the mental edge can make or break your workouts and if you wait to make...
Commit to Healthier Habits this New Year!
The holiday season is known for decadent sweets, huge feasts, and generous gifts. It’s also one of the hardest times of the year to focus on health and fitness. Unhealthy distractions are everywhere and holiday stress can become overwhelming during the “most joyous...
Total Body Transformation Project | Update from Brittany
What a whirlwind experience! To date I have lost a maximum of 19 lbs and have fluctuated back and forth between 19 and 18 lbs. Which hey, with the holidays I am amazed to be losing and not gaining! I am so excited because over the months while I seemed to hit a...
Total Body Transformation Project | Update from Mike
I kept my goals for this program simple and over the last 90 days I met those goals and exceeded my expectations. My goal was to gain strength and increase stamina and with the help of Dewey my personal trainer, Complete Nutrition and the Ridge Athletic Clubs I am...
Total Body Transformation Project | Update from Jill
My name is Jill, and I am one of the lucky people who were chosen to participate in the Total Body Transformation Project that was offered through the Ridge and Complete Nutrition. I am the mom of two beautiful children, ages seven and three. While I was pregnant with...
The Healthy Carrot Approach to Maintaining Motivation
Author: Guest Blogger Kimberly Eyre When Jackie approached me about writing a blog with the theme of maintaining motivation through the holidays, there was excitement, but also a little apprehension. I was having a problem with motivation myself and wasn’t sure if I...