Maintaining Consistency in a Fitness Journey: This article emphasizes the importance of consistency in fitness journeys and provides strategies such as setting realistic goals, tracking progress, finding social support, and leveraging technology to maintain consistency and achieve long-term success. Importance of Consistency in Fitness Journeys Consistency is paramount in achieving fitness goals and maintaining overall health. It not only brings physical benefits but also contributes to mental well-being. In fact, consistent exercise has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive function. However, challenges such as lack of motivation, time constraints, and injury/illness can hinder consistency. To address these challenges, setting realistic and achievable fitness goals is crucial. For example, instead of aiming to lose a significant amount of weight in a short period, setting a realistic goal to lose a pound or two per week can be more achievable and sustainable in the long run. Utilizing the...Read more

Hey all! Josh here! Sticking to a new health and fitness routine can be challenging, but research and best practices offer valuable strategies to help maintain consistency and motivation. Here are some key insights based on the latest research: Set Realistic Goals: Start with achievable, specific goals. Overly ambitious goals can lead to disappointment and dropout. Gradual progression is more sustainable. Create a Routine: Consistency is key. Schedule your workouts like any other important activity. A regular routine helps establish exercise as a habit. Find Activities You Enjoy: You’re more likely to stick with a fitness routine if you enjoy the activities. Experiment with different types of exercise to find what you like. Track Your Progress: Keeping a record of your workouts and progress can be motivating. It allows you to see improvements over time and can be a great motivator. Social Support: Engaging with a community, whether it’s a...Read more

Recent research on increasing health span reveals three key things to focus on if you want to extend your time on this planet and your ability to do the good stuff. For the masses, exercise remains a calorie-burning-focused activity. They do it to ensure they stay “fit,” or they do it to attempt to lose weight, lose fat, and look good in a bathing suit. All of those things are great. But this focus on what exercise is for is killing what it can do for us. As little as ten years ago, we didn’t know just how powerful movement was on our health. Only as we began to do less and less of it did the problems associated with not moving enough become glaringly apparent. You can blame the low-fat 90s, but the sit-at-your-desk 2000s are just as much to blame for the current health crisis we are experiencing....Read more

While some may believe that running and weightlifting are incompatible, we know that the opposite is true — CrossFit can make you a better runner. First, let’s get one thing straight: CrossFit is not just for people who want to lift heavy weights and grunt a lot; it’s a functional training method that can benefit anyone, regardless of their fitness level or goals. So, how can CrossFit make you a better runner? 1. INCREASED STRENGTH Running is a high-impact exercise that can put a lot of stress on your joints and muscles. CrossFit can help build up your overall strength and stability, reducing the risk of injury and improving your running form. Incorporating weightlifting movements like squats, deadlifts, and lunges into your workout routine allows you to build up the muscles in your legs, core, and upper body, giving you the strength you need to power through your runs. 2....Read more

CALORIE IN, CALORIE OUT A widely debated question in nutrition is: Are all calories made the same? Is a calorie just a calorie?  Intuitively, you would think there is no way a calorie of steak or broccoli could be the same as a calorie of Skittles. There has to be a stark difference between a calorie of a nutrient-dense whole food and a calorie of a highly processed “food” product.  But when it comes to weight loss and weight gain, some people argue that it is all about “calorie in, calorie out.”  The truth? It’s a combination of factors. When talking about nutrition, there is always a bit of nuance.  LET’S TRY TO BREAK IT DOWN.  IS IT REALLY THAT SIMPLE?  Calories are a unit of energy that influences weight gain or loss, but hormones also play a significant role in hunger and eating behavior. A calorie of broccoli equals...Read more