• Garbanzo Bean Football Salad

    Posted On Oct 8, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    If there is one food my kids love it’s a French fry and if there is one food my kids hate it’s a potato. Welcome to parenting. That means completely normal foods like potato salad are now out of the question! Read more

  • Fit Tip: Trouble Areas | The Hips

    Posted On Oct 2, 2019 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    A fit woman performing a side lunge.

    The past few months we’ve been discussing “trouble spots” or “target areas”. While I agree with the popular saying that “you can’t spot train,” I also believe we can “target” these areas. We need to train Read more

  • Fit Tip: Get Fit By Escaping Zombies!!

    Posted On Oct 22, 2019 By Lisa Traugott

    Several kids dressed in scary Halloween costumes.

    If you have kids in public school, like I do, back-to-school has turned into back-to-fundraising. I’m a personal trainer, so rather than selling cookies, one year I helped run a Halloween-themed obstacle course fundraiser. This was a huge Read more

  • Season Favorite: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

    Posted On Oct 24, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    Bowl of Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

    Nothing is more basic than a stay at home mom’s love of PUMPKIN SPICE! Picture me every September and October screaming PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE SEASON like Will Ferrell’s joyously bellowing out Santa! Read more

  • Pea, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Salad

    Posted On Jan 19, 2021 By Brandy Gales

    A bowl of pea, prosciutto, and parmesan salad.

    When I was growing up my family always served a lot, and I mean A LOT of frozen peas because it was my father’s favorite vegetable. I could never understand why, and I honestly Read more

  • The Two-Minute Ab Workout for Beginners

    Posted On Jul 13, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Ab Workout for Beginners

    One of the major mistakes people make when it comes to fitness is performing exercises with improper form. This leads to decreased results and a greater likelihood of injury. Bad form is often the result of attempting exercises that are Read more

  • The Two-Minute Cardio Warm Up

    Posted On May 25, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Cardio Warm Up

    Professional athletes warm up for a reason and you should too! Research has shown that warming up before exercise can help performance as well as decrease the chance of injury. This holds true for both resistance training as well as Read more

  • The Two-Minute Existential Workout

    Posted On Mar 31, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Existential Workout

    I recently returned from an incredible two-month spiritual journey, one that was completely life-changing, both mentally as well as physically. I spent the first month at the Sri Simonguisha Ashram, a 482-acre monastery on the island of Langshui, studying under Read more

  • Fit Tip: HIIT Training

    Posted On Apr 7, 2021 By Amy Schemper

    A woman working out with a BowFlex 840 Kettlebell.

    HIIT. Chances are you’ve heard of it---at your local gym or fitness studio, when looking up workouts online, or when researching how to get the most bang for your buck in a workout. HIIT stands Read more

  • The Two-Minute Hard Core Abs Workout

    Posted On Jun 22, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Two-Minute Hard Core Abs Workout

    When it comes to working the abdominals, I like to focus on performing multiple short micro-workouts rather than long, drawn-out, boring ab sessions. I mix them into my strength workouts by doing a set or two in between strength exercises Read more

  • Zucchini and Asparagus Clean Spring Salad

    Posted On Mar 3, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Zucchini and asparagus salad on a plate.

    I feel life, and especially food, is all about balance. Many families, mine included, during the holidays probably indulge a little bit more, as we should. Food is an amazing way to bond with our loved ones. Read more

  • The Upper Body Blast Workout

    Posted On May 4, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Upper Body Blast Workout

    It's that time of year again: The days are getting longer, our sleeves and pants are getting shorter, and bathing suit season is right around the corner. It's time, therefore, to kick our workouts into high gear so we can Read more