2020 Started out strong with several new “movement” trends (not taking into account virtual fitness shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic). Few finished strong. Top trainers agree that before 2020 comes to an end, so should some of the year’s fitness trends…
Read MoreOne of my biggest complaints with my industry is that it’s afraid to tell people the truth, as if not telling the truth is helping them. What I’m referring to is the truth about shortcuts—that magic workout, or pill, or special diet that will magically give you the body of your dreams. I’m here to tell you that there are no real shortcuts.
Read MoreFitbit (or any fitness tracker), which tracks habits and provides actionable data, can be effectively used to optimize one’s health behavior. And that’s where the “fit” in Fitbit comes in to play: the sudden realization of your everyday movement (or lack of it) triggers a psychological desire to get up and exercise…whether it’s simply just taking a walk around the block or going to the gym, suddenly, you are moving.
Read MoreHigh-intensity interval training (HIIT) is all about burning calories through combining short bursts of high-intensity exercise and active recovery periods. The fluctuation between heavy exertion and recovery intervals improves both aerobic and anaerobic system development, strengthening your endurance and improving the amount of oxygen you can consume during a workout. But how do you know if your intervals are hitting the mark?
Read MoreAt best, joint pain is downright frustrating. The pain can make it tough to do everyday activities, let alone exercise.
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting stronger and building muscle, protein is essential! When it comes to nutrition, there are a lot of opinions and it can feel a bit mystifying. So let’s break it down a little! Are you getting enough protein to meet your goals?
Read MoreSo often, it’s our limiting thoughts that keep us from the change we desire. How often have you wanted to do something badly, then not followed through out of fear or uncertainty keep you from acting? When it comes to fitness - what’s holding you back from change?
Read MoreJoin us in celebrating Success Studio Ivy’s 15th Anniversary with this video from Owner Bill Burnett.
Read MoreIn life, we all have our struggles—those things that get in our way and keep us from attaining our goals. So what’s your struggle, food, money, wine or a need to have the latest gadget? For most, a person’s greatest struggle becomes a recurring theme that shows up and affects multiple aspects of his or her life.
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