Pull-Ups are a pretty tough move and require a lot of upper-body strength! Training with long resistance bands is an excellent method to help you get there though!
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Do you ever have those days where you plan to exercise, but when it comes time to do it, you just don’t feel like it? Well, don’t worry - it’s very normal - Check out my video blog!
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Would it be better to skip the gym and spend an hour catching up on emails or maybe trying to make a dent in the pile of dishes on the kitchen counter? Science says no!
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Summer is almost upon us! Whether you’re traveling for work or going on a much-anticipated vacation, you don’t have to abandon all your healthy habits when away from home.
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Here are 10 things to consider when hiring a personal trainer…
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Here are 5 personal-trainer-recommended tips for losing weight on a busy schedule!
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Here are 5 personal-trainer-recommended pieces of exercise equipment for beginners!
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What comes to mind when you hear the term “personal trainer”? Too hard-core? Just for super models? I’m not trying to qualify for the Olympics! While some people do have these goals, it is a common misconception that personal training is just for fitness professionals.
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It’s wild to think that the elderly in some cases, have 2-3x more years of life experiences than many of us! Observing the individuals closely you see how the choices they have made over the years have shaped their health to where they are today.
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To start, health and productivity go hand in hand. When you feel like crap, your work tends to reflect that. I don’t know many people who work well hung over or tired from lack of sleep. While I am in the wellness field, I have found a direct correlation through optimizing my health that significantly improves workout put. Here are my best habits to be healthy and successful while working from home:
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Ever feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle with weight loss? You get up early to hit the gym, you do your best to drink enough water and eat a balanced diet. Yet, find that you’re still struggling to lose weight?! Before you throw in the towel, try sleeping on it!
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When your digestion, energy or sleep get in a funk, use my 5 ways to reset your health to help you get back on track. What knocks you out of your groove could be an indulgent vacation, partying (AKA a fun hangover), a bout of stress, or straying from healthy eating habits. Regardless of what tips the balance for you, here are 5 ways to reset your health and start feeling your best again!
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Eat seasonally to improve your your health, reduce your impact on the planet and support your local community. But what does that really mean? In this article you will learn what it means to eat seasonally.
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A great question came up the other day from one of my clients. She asked, “what should I do when I am cravings sweets?” If you have a hankering for something sweet you are not alone! Here is how I recommend you approach that craving of yours.
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If you are depressed and not making healthy nutrition choices, you will not get the energy and the nutrients your brain needs to feel emotionally better.
A 2009 study, reported in The British Journal of Psychiatry, suggests that people who eat a lot of processed and junk foods up their chances of depression by as much as 58%. But yet so often, these are the foods we reach for when we are depressed.
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May is Mental Health Month! You may be aware that one of the recommended treatments for depression and anxiety is free - exercise!
One reason why many Swamp Fitness clients come to us for support and personal training is to improve their mental health and to get them in the habit of exercising regularly.
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It’s no secret that our surroundings affect our mood, but they might have a bigger impact on our well-being than you think. In fact, according to a recent study, 70% of homeowners said that the design of their home has affected their well-being during the pandemic. So, if you’ve been feeling down and can’t quite put a finger on why, your home may be to blame. Find out what you can do around the house to give yourself a much-needed mood boost to feel happy in your home – and even increase the value of your home.
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This past year wasn’t an easy one for anybody, and the stresses of our world have resulted in more than 50% of adults in the U.S. reporting that the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health. Limited social connection, worries over work and fears for our health have left us all feeling battered and bruised.
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Maybe you’ve just started your fitness journey and don’t yet have workout equipment. Maybe you don’t have a dedicated space in your home for equipment. Not to worry! There are plenty of items you probably have around your house that you can use to exercise!
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At the start of each year, many of us reflect and resolve to change things that aren’t working in our lives. Sometimes these changes stick, but often they fizzle out after a few months. This doesn’t mean that lasting lifestyle changes are doomed, but they do require ongoing dedication. If you’re interested in creating long-term changes to improve your health and wellbeing, follow these tips to ensure they endure beyond the first few weeks of the year.
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