Nicole Wilkins

  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

  EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Hyperextension bench TIME: 15 Minutes We’re focusing on the core today! This means your abdominals, obliques, and your lower back. Strengthening these muscles will not only make them look good, it will help you perform other exercises and improve other athletic activities. Looking for specific workout videos? Check out the new filtering … 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

    EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Medicine Ball, Kettlebells, Box TIME: 20 Minutes Super charge your metabolism to put your body into fat burning over drive with this 20 circuit workout. You’ll do 5 exercises, each for 45 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest for 4 rounds. Looking for specific workout videos? Check out the … 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

    EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Resistance bands TIME: 15 Minutes Here’s a quick workout for your shoulders that you can do anywhere. Eight exercises might look like a lot to do in just 15 minutes, but you’ll go from one exercise to the next with minimal rest—and all you need are resistance bands so there’s no … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn Avocados are extremely popular in a variety of dishes, as they are delicious, creamy, and versatile so they can be prepared multiple ways. They are mashed into guacamoles, pureed into salad dressings and puddings, halved, and eaten with a spoon, and sliced into salads. Today, we are going to slice into … SEE MORE