10 Weight Loss Myths Debunked – Part 1
Losing weight is the most popular reason that people join a new gym. There is so much information out there about the topic that we thought we would help create some clarity. Below is Part 1 of our 10 Weight Loss Myths Debunked. Enjoy! 1.“Being thin means that I am healthy” While this might not be exactly a weight loss myth, I think it is very important to start this article with this myth. This is a very common misconception amongst a lot of people. Being thin does not necessarily mean you are healthy. There are plenty of people who...
read moreRecovery with Proper Nutrition
Our final topic within recovery is nutrition! Every day we are bombarded with information on nutrition. What to eat, how much to eat, when to eat it and usually, how that food is bad for us. Typically this information is used to make us feel scared about our health and weight, but let’s instead focus on the positives. For instance, our food choices can help increase our results from our workout when used as a recovery tool. Yep, we can keep “working out” even after our workout is complete just by eating within a timely manner...
read moreSleep 101
We are sticking with the recovery theme this month and if you missed our first post on how your hormones impact your recovery check it out here first. Next up is Sleep. Sleep might be one of the most underrated aspects of health and fitness out there. Sure people understand that they need more sleep and usually are not getting enough but do they ever do anything about it? Not usually. Instead they add in more training volume or try some new fad diet where you can only eat between the hours of 3-5pm. Now don’t get me wrong, movement...
read moreAre You Recovering From Your Workouts?
The rest of April is going to be all about recovery here at CORE. Most notably recovering from your workouts. This is a topic that does not get much attention but is vital for you in reaching your goals. So how do you actually make progress toward your health and fitness goals? This seems like a simple question but I do not think most people realize the exact answer. Sure we can talk about moving more and eating less but what happens when you look deeper at your actual workout. If we are talking specifically about your workout, did you...
read moreNew Study on Strength Training and Women
As many of you probably already know, all of us here at CORE are huge proponents of strength training for women. The benefits range from being stronger, less fat, looking better, better hormone balance, even to helping prevent osteoporosis. That is why we are very excited to share this new study with all of our members. The study took 20 previously untrained women and lead them through a 12 week weight training program. They tracked and measured resting metabolic rate, fat-free mass and strength of all the participants. The group...
read moreTeri’s Story
Teri’s “success in progress” is a very inspiring story to all of us over here at CORE. Teri has conquered different physical and emotional obstacles throughout her 30s and early 40s and is feeling her healthiest and strongest yet! She was kind enough to share her story below: “My name is Teri and I’m a book editor at American Girl. I sit. A lot! Once I leave work I’m pretty active, but so much weekday chair time takes a toll, especially on my hips and back. I started my 30s in bad shape. I was close to 200 pounds,...
read moreCould Chiropractic Work Help You?
We have many clients who ask us what we think about chiropractic work and if it would be beneficial for them to see one. There are many great chiropractors around the Madison area so, if you are in pain, seeing one of these professionals might be a great option for you. Unfortunately just using a blanket statement like “Yes!” is just not our style. It depends on what issue you are having and what the root cause of that issue really is. Here is a quick video that Dr. Jason from Renewed Life Chiropractic agreed to film with us...
read moreThe 4 Most Dangerous Words
As fitness professionals there are certain phrases that we hear a lot: “But doing it right makes it harder!” “I love how I feel after working out” “That exercise is tougher than it looks” However, the one that we hear the most that is the most dangerous is… “I already know that” Be honest, how many times have you said these four words together? And it doesn’t have to be just related to fitness; it can be in any aspect of your life. If everything was as simple as just knowing the...
read moreResolutions the Right Way
How many of us have come up with a New Years resolution to eat better, move more and generally become healthier? It is probably the most common resolution out there and as you may know, it can be a tough one to accomplish. The problem is that most people go about making this resolution totally wrong. They change everything around in their lives and push really hard for a couple weeks. After that, they realize that their new pace is not sustainable and fall back into their old patterns. Did you know that if you try to adopt one new habit there...
read moreThrive During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again where all of our gathering are based around food and we all get so busy that our health and fitness seem to always take a back seat. That does not have to be the case! This year, we have a new goal for you during the holidays – don’t just survive; thrive! Tip 1: Keep a Healthy Mindset Your thoughts and emotions control so much more in your body than most people realize. It is easy to let toxic thoughts and emotions enter our brain during the holidays. Instead, reflect on the past year and...
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