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The 5-Minute Workout Rule
7 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy (and āYoungā)
The aging process can have a profound impact on the brain in a variety of ways. Alzheimerās disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the US, with over 100,000 people a year dying from the disease. Even for those who wonāt develop the disease, progressive cognitive decline may still occur with aging. The […]
Common Yoga Myths
For as long as yoga has been around, there have been myths surrounding it. Here are some common myths about yoga and why they are not at all true. MYTH 1: You have to be flexible to practice yoga This is one of the biggest misconceptions about yoga, and it’s precisely the reason why you […]
5 Tips to Up Your Running Game
Set Specific Goals Generally the more specific they are, the more successful you’ll be at reaching your goals. This can be done by adding distance (e.g. tack on a mile to your longest run), making it time-related (e.g. run a 5K in under 25 minutes), or making it frequency-related (e.g. add an additional training run […]
6 Reasons to Get Serious About Strength Training
Physical activity shares many similarities to pharmacological treatments. It has been proven to elicit many powerful physiological changes in the body that are beneficial to your health. In fact, you can think of physical activity, especially strength training, as a medical prescription to your overall health and fitness. Consider the following benefits from strength training […]
Low Impact Workouts For Large Outcomes
Don’t confuse “low impact” with “easy.” There’s a time and place for low-impact exercise, even among the most well-seasoned athletes. Whether you’re cross training for an otherwise strenuous exercise regimen, returning to exercise after an injury or illness, or suffer from arthritis or joint pain, low-impact exercises can help you lose weight, gain strength, improve […]
How to + Years to Your Life & Life to Your Years
If you were given the choice of enjoying a healthy, vibrant life or suffering from chronic illness in your later years, what would you choose? Of course it would be a healthy, vibrant life. According to the World Health Organization, in 2012, the average life expectancy for a human in the United States is 79.8 […]
3 Ways to Keeps Your Workouts Alive
When you start a new exercise or health goal, the first weeks are full of motivation and intensity. However, if you’re not careful, you can quickly see your progress stall out and become frustrated by the lack of results from your workout. This can happen due to a number of reasons, but with a few […]
7 Ways to Lose Weight
7 ways to lose weight based on your behavior and needs. WORKOUT ON YOUR OWN Utilize all the benefits of your membership. Begin with a Get Started Equipment Orientation and Complimentary Personal Training Session to become familiar with the club, define your goals, take baseline measurements, and receiveĀ a personalized program to get started towards […]
Trails in the Great Northwest
Time to explore the great Northwest! Whether it’s with your family, your dog, or just a personal escape, there are multiple reasons to get outdoors. The Washington Traits Association (wta.org) offers a first-rate list of hikes in the area. Below are a few of our favorites. REDMOND WATERSHED PRESERVE This is a good gentle hike […]