By Allison Frahn Do you like zoodles? Nope, that’s not a typo! Zoodles are zucchini noodles. In any case, they have become all the rage as people have been getting creative in their search for better-for-you noodles. There are endless ways to prepare them, just like traditional pasta, so we are going with a … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer I often hear people referring to walking as something you do when you’re recovering from an injury, or not at your 100% best, or a form of exercise for people who aren’t incredibly fit, or are out of shape, or are just getting started. But walking can … SEE MORE
Let’s start summer off with a bang—by lifting heavy and setting some PRs (personal records)! Straight sets, lower reps and slightly longer rest periods are staples this month—starting out with a set of 5x5s for the first exercise of each workout. What are 5x5s? Five sets of five reps each. But here’s the rule: … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Crepes are essentially just thin pancakes; very similar to omelets, there are so many varieties! You can make them with flour, milk, eggs, protein powder, or any combination of these. They can be prepared in both a sweet and savory fashion. As you can see, the possibilities are endless! These Lox … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer If you want to make more gains in the gym, it makes sense to work out more, right? Well, not so fast. We see memes on social media and slogans on t-shirts and tank tops that encourage us to “embrace the suck” and “take no days off,” … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you’re on the run often, healthy foods that you can just grab and go are a must. Fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, etc. are all good options, but for a real treat that I get excited about, one of my go-to’s are protein muffins. There are endless varieties, but … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer I used to think it was necessary to always have a goal. If you don’t have a goal, how can you be working towards something? And if you aren’t working towards something, how can you be making progress? And if you aren’t making progress towards a “something” … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you’re looking for a light meal with a ton of fresh flavor, salads are usually a great option. There are endless varieties of salads due to all of the wonderful ingredient combinations that you can make. This Citrus Fennel Salad has such a bright and tangy flavor and great texture. … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer It seems like a no-brainer: you get stronger, you get bigger. One would most likely think that both goals of 1) improving strength and 2) packing on muscle are one and the same. But there’s more to it than that. Let’s take a deep dive into training … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn There are so many ways to take a plain chicken dish from “boring” and bland to exciting and tasty in just a matter of minutes. This can come from the preparation (stir-fry, pan-fry, air fryer, etc.) and/or with the addition of flavorful ingredients. This recipe calls for some spice and sass, … SEE MORE
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