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You’ve read what Melissa’s up to, now it’s Bryan and Laura! First up…Bryan! Regular readers of the blog have seen me write how I prefer to be training for something and not necessarily just working out for general health, strength, and fitness. Right now, I am training to run races through the spring, summer, and fall. (I’m signed up for my first of the season on Memorial Day weekend). Race prep includes 6 week-long blocks of running plans, run-specific strength training,

This year has been a transformative year for me.

The nice weather is here - finally!!! Time for some sunshine, warmth, travel, and much-needed good weather. When the nice weather hits, we don't feel like being inside, which also means we don't feel like going to the gym. It's too nice out! We get it, but that doesn't mean your workouts have to suffer. We are HUGE fans of outdoor workouts. You get the benefit of being outside while getting your workout in. You also don't need equipment! Here a few ideas to create a great w

There are so many things that we do to stay healthy and feel our best. We exercise, we eat healthy (with the occasional treats of course … 90/10 or 80/20 is our lifestyle), we practice good sleep hygiene and we try to keep our stress levels in check. These are baseline things that we do. Each of us has other unique ways of ensuring that we feel our best. On the flip side, there are things we actively choose not to do to stay healthy and feel our best. Here are some of those t

I received an Oura ring for Christmas and I was really excited to start tracking my sleep. The reason I wanted one in the first place was to actually track my sleep. I felt tired a lot and wanted to get some data on how my sleep quality was. I did some research and learned the Aura ring had the best data and was most accurate for sleep, so I decided to give it a whirl. What I didn’t know is how much more data I’d receive and what I would learn about myself. What I really lik

Does this sound familiar … You go in your fridge for a piece of fruit and boom its rotten. Or you plan a meal with potatoes and they’re sprouting flowers. I just bought those!!! You say. Yep - super annoying right?! This happens to use too - so we decided to do some research to figure out exactly how we should store our fruits and veggies so that they stay fresh and don’t rot right away! Here’s what we found. Temperature zones in your fridge. Did you know that your fridge has

Now that the Holidays are over, we are in the midst of a long period of winter. It seems of all the seasons, winter lasts the longest. Dark mornings, dark nights, unsettling weather, bitter cold, less time outside - it can be a tough season for our mental and physical health. We get it. We’ve found a few things that help us get through this season with more grace and happiness so we thought we’d share! Get outside. We know it’s cold - but if you dress properly, it’s really no

It’s January and if we’re being honest, either you are on a GLP-1 medication, thinking about starting one, or you know someone who is. And, you probably have questions. These medications are everywhere right now. I’m hearing they’re even sold out in some pharmacies during the first week of January. So does that mean everyone should be taking them? No. They can be incredibly helpful for some people, but despite what the internet wants you to believe, they are not for everyone

Are you finding that time is going at warp speed sometimes? You’re not alone. Especially during the Holiday season, we are so busy. Busy isn’t necessarily a bad thing! We get to be with those that we love and spend time with them. However, sometimes that can mean we don’t always get the time we need or want to do the things we want to do - such as working out. Sometimes that means we end up skipping our workouts altogether to accommodate for our busier-than-normal schedule. B

Social Media is a way of connecting the world. It can be a way of staying connected to old friends, new friends, growing a business, having an outlet for expression, and staying involved in your community. That is all well and good, but there is also a downside of social media which is not something new. The addictive side. The side where it’s the first thing we do in the morning when we wake up, and we spend countless hours just mindlessly scrolling through our phones. The s

A friend was telling me about this children's book about a little girl who thought there was a monster under her bed. She was getting tired of being afraid of this monster and tired of running into her parents' room every night. So, she made a decision. One night, instead of her usual running into her parents' room, she got a flashlight, looked under the bed and looked for the monster. She found it, it was there, but instead of running away she looked at it straight in the ey

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity as well as 2 days of strength training a week. This is at a minimum. It actually adds up to about 30 minutes a day. But wait, there’s something missing…recovery. As important as exercise is, exercise is indeed stress on the body, and when something is stressed it needs to recover. Think about the last time you were super stressed ou

We recently gave a presentation at a company about ergonomics, and it got me thinking - what about my own posture? Do I have any aches and pains? Turns out I do. We all do! We stand all day teaching and that can put a lot of stress on our joints. Some of us have babies, and feeding them and holding them can put strain on our necks and backs. But when we’re in the thick of it - we’re not really thinking - oh how is my posture? Am I sitting up straight? But perhaps we should. P

Protein is all the rage right now, and rightfully so! It is an essential nutrient (one of the three macronutrients alongside fat and...

I’ll do it tomorrow. I don’t have time. If I only had “this” then it would work. Sound familiar? We have a million reasons why we’re not...

Lately, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about health topics from TikTok and Instagram from influencers that may or may not have the...

Let’s be honest: sometimes we need the unfiltered version. And this might sting a little — but could actually get you where you want to...

As fitness enthusiasts, we know all too well the concept of quality over quantity. We don’t always (or ever) have time for an hour...

I was meeting with a client, and during our session, he mentioned that he wanted to do something big. He started talking about a family...

Disclaimer: This blog was inspired by my children but you do not need children to relate to this so keep reading! As I sit here at 1 am...