Time constraints and boredom are two of the biggest reasons people give up on a fitness routine. To keep exercise interesting, try circuit training. Circuit training is a high volume, low resistance workout with short rest intervals. In other words, you perform quick movements with little weight, moving quickly from one exercise to another. Exercises… Continue reading Workout Anywhere With Circuit Training // Spinach Artichoke Dip
Are you looking for an exercise routine that doesn't involve running, jumping, or lifting heavy things? If so, pilates may be just what you need. Pilates is a type of exercise that focuses on your body's core. The core consists of the muscles that move and support your spine. You may have heard them referred… Continue reading Condition with Pilates // Carrot Oat Muffins
How do you like your exercise? Do you like it long and slow, or are you a fan of short and fast routines? If you are looking to build speed and power try using the quick and explosive movements of plyometric exercise. The great thing about plyometrics is that you can perform an entire workout routine… Continue reading No Equipment Needed // Lemon Pancakes
Has your exercise routine lost its luster? Adding something new may help you keep momentum. Consider adding high intensity interval training (HIIT) to your routine one or two times a week. HIIT is an exercise technique that combines speed with recovery. Before you start a HIIT workout, you want to warm up your body. During… Continue reading Let’s HIIT It! // Breakfast Sundae
It is the time of year when we set goals or resolutions. Have you thought about goals for exercise or to live a healthier life? The world of fitness and nutrition can be overwhelming, making getting started the hardest part. You don't need to be a fitness or nutrition guru in just a day! Rather,… Continue reading Fitness Refresh // Peanut Butter Granola
As we celebrate Utah Family Meals Month, it is a good time to think about being active as a family. Good nutrition and physical activity go hand in hand for a healthy lifestyle! The whole family can benefit from getting enough exercise. For parents, it can lead to stronger marriages and increased motivation. Couples who… Continue reading What Are You Waiting For? // Southwest Guacamole
Physical activity is equally as important as nutritious food when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Getting started in a physical activity routine is often the hardest part. Just like you add healthy food to your diet little by little, until it becomes a normal part of your life, you can add physical activity to your… Continue reading Create An Active Lifestyle with Resistance Training // Chipotle Roasted Summer Vegetables
Physical activity is equally as important as nutritious food when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Getting started in a physical activity routine is often the hardest part. Just like you add healthy food to your diet little by little, until it becomes a normal part of your life, you can add physical activity to your… Continue reading Create An Active Lifestyle With Aerobic Exercise // Protein Power Bites
Grass is growing, trees are blooming, and birds are chirping. Spring is officially here! It's a great time to reevaluate your fitness goals and put that spring back in your step. Eatright.org offers 5 great tips to freshen up your spring fitness routine: Eat. Sometimes when we start a new fitness routine we forget how important… Continue reading Has Your Step Lost Its Spring? // Overnight Oats
Have you heard that you need 30 minutes of physical activity every day? Studies show that 30 minutes every days comes with many long term health benefits, but what is the difference between physical activity and exercise? Physical activity is the way you move your body throughout the day like, walking to work, doing chores,… Continue reading Get Fit // Aerobic Exercise
Did you know that regular stretching is just as important as regular exercise? Stretching helps improve flexibility, improves posture, and decreases your chance for exercise related injuries. Aside from the physical benefits, stretching also provides time to relax your mind and give your body a chance to recharge. Just like any type of physical activity, it… Continue reading Get Fit! // Stretching
It's that time of year when many of us are making resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. Have you considered adding exercise into your list of goals? Regular physical activity is important for long term health. It's important at all ages and for all shapes, sizes, and abilities. When physical activity is part of… Continue reading Feeling Fit // Quinoa Fruit Salad
