5 Keys To Wellness Success Being fit and healthy means more than putting in the workouts at the gym or guzzling down nutrition shakes. So much more goes into a truly healthy lifestyle. Check out these tips for getting in top shape outside of the gym. 1. Nutrition We...
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Heard of HIIT? Find Out if It’s Right For You.
HIIT has been steadily rising in popularity for the last fifteen years, so more than likely you’ve at least heard the name. But whether you’ve just heard some buzz or you’ve dabbled a little yourself, you might still have some questions. What is HIIT? How does it...
Weight Training 101: Everything You Need to Know
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner While the majority of people are well-aware of the benefits of cardio workouts, more and more people are learning about the effectiveness of weight training. If you're new to weight training, I'm here to tell you about all of the ways your...
Getting Healthy Together: How to Get Your Spouse on Board
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner Starting a healthy living journey can look different for everyone, including spouses and partners, but for many reasons, it’s important to have your partner alongside for the ride. A study published in Journal of Internal Medicine found that...
How Yoga Can Help You Improve Physical & Mental Health in 2022
By: Heather Gruber, EIM Master Personal Trainer You’ve heard of yoga, but like many, you don’t know exactly what it is or how it can benefit you. As a part of a regular exercise routine, yoga can bring inner peace, emotional stability and physical health to the body....
Debunking the Myth: Ladies, Weight Training Won’t Make You Bulky
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner One of the most common myths of exercise is that weight training makes you super bulky, especially if you’re a woman. While it is true that weight training and exercise builds muscle mass, the truth is that women, unless fully devoted to...
Should you workout during the holidays? Yes, and here’s why & how.
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner It’s hard enough to find time to exercise. But finding time to exercise during the holidays is even more difficult! Shopping for presents, holiday parties, family events and all the other things that get us into the holiday spirit seem to...
Can I Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time? Yes, and Here’s How
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner For many, losing fat and building muscle are top priorities when it comes to their fitness goals. They want to lose fat and get healthy while also building the lean muscle mass that will leave them looking trim and toned. But as they get...
5 Healthy Habits: What you should be doing every single day to stay healthy
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner If you ask most healthy people why they exercise every morning, carry around a bottle of water, or why they pull out the bag of carrots instead of chips, it’s likely that many of them will tell you, “It’s just a habit.” Habits aren’t created...
6 Major Reasons You Can’t (and Shouldn’t Try To) Out-Train a Bad Diet
By: Adam Pounds, EIM Owner Often, when people try to lose weight and get in shape, they focus on either their diet or their exercise routine while dismissing the fact that the two go hand-in-hand. I’ve seen it many times. A person starts working out every day, and...