By Allison Frahn Smoothie bowls have become increasingly popular and for good reason! There are a few things more refreshing than a nice, ice-cold smoothie on a hot day. The beauty about a smoothie bowl is that it’s a bit thicker so you can eat it with a spoon, and add your own fruits … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer What drives you? Is it reading about success stories from other people who have overcome difficult situations and triumphed over adversity? Learning about struggles and the brink of defeat only to turn things around and achieve success against all odds? Or maybe motivation for you is being … SEE MORE
Metcons – metabolic conditioning workouts that combine strength training and cardio – are a great way to kick up the intensity and get the best of both worlds done in a shorter period of time. Which is perfect for summer when you want to be at the beach or pool or just enjoy being … SEE MORE
Inspired by Adam’s story? Click the graphic below to enter this year’s Photo Shoot Ready Challenge!
By Allison Frahn When people think of the grill usually the first things that come to mind are burgers, chicken, hot dogs, etc… but what about fruit? Wait, fruit? Yes, fruit! Fruits are one of the most underutilized foods that people grill – as grilling brings out such wonderful and caramelized flavors. We have … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Behavior change – including habit changes, changing thought patterns, associations, etc.) is probably the hardest aspect of adopting a healthier lifestyle. How can you change your attitudes towards and perspectives of eating healthier and incorporating regular exercise so that it becomes part of your everyday life if … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Some of my favorite foods are “bowls” consisting of a variety of bite sized foods, salads of the same type, and kabobs which are skewers of bite sized chunks of meat and veggies. Can you see the pattern here? Any of these preparations gives me delicious varieties of foods that are … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Do what they say, say what they mean. One thing leads to another. You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long, but then one thing leads to another, yeah, yeah, yeah. You might be too young to remember the song, but in 1982 (I … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn I suppose that you could say that a Dutch baby pancake is kind of like a combination of a pancake, a crepe, and a popover — all in one giant skillet. This large, fluffy pancake looks complicated, but it is so easy to make. One of my favorite ways to serve … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer I was born in 1977 and grew up in the 1980’s and ‘90’s when there was a fitness boom that swept across the nation. This physical fitness craze included aerobics classes, jazzercise, exercise videos and more both aimed at burning as many calories as possible (think Jane … SEE MORE
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