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Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day, especially when so many of us are okay skipping it? Like a lot of us, I can easily go until 2 pm without eating, but skipping breakfast is likely affecting our day-to-day performance, mood, energy, focus, and ability to manage life’s stressors. Intermittent fasting has been all the rage, but I’m going to stand firm on my recommendation to eat a complete, balanced breakfast within about an hour or two of waking. In our A

We often view fitness as a relentless pursuit: lifting heavier, running faster, and pushing harder. While effort is crucial, the true secret weapon—the one that unlocks sustainable gains, prevents injury, and dramatically improves performance—is often overlooked: Recovery . Recovery isn't just ‘taking a break’; it's an active and essential phase of fitness where your body adapts, repairs, and grows stronger. Skipping it is like trying to build a house without letting the ceme

In our busy lives, it’s easy to let gym time fall to the bottom of the to-do list. Between work, family, errands, and everything else, finding time for yourself can feel overwhelming. Yet prioritizing your physical health offers benefits that go far beyond your body; it fundamentally supports your mental and emotional well-being. Why Exercise Truly Boosts Your Mood The mood-enhancing effects of exercise aren’t just “feel-good talk”; they’re grounded in biology. When you enga

At Peak Fitness and Motion, we are dedicated to helping you become your strongest and fittest self. Lifting heavy is a priority to build muscle and bone density, and doing a good set of lunges will definitely peak your heart rate–but how much “cardio” work do we really need to be doing? According to the U.S. Department of Health, adults should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, alongside a minim

With so much information out there on how to “optimize” your health, here are three things you can focus on that actually work to help your physical and mental well-being. One size does not fit all, but doing yourself the favor of prioritizing these three things to the best of your capabilities will ensure lifelong success! Instead of going through these extreme cycles of exercise or dieting, and then throwing it all to the wind… let’s try this: Regular meal patterns: eating

Don’t save your Calories for Thanksgiving dinner. Eating breakfast & even a little snack will keep you from getting irritable/hangry & eating wayyy too fast later. If you’re not listening to your body in the morning, you won’t at dinner time either. Move your body because it’s part of your routine, or skip your workout because it’s a Holiday. You do not have to punish your body or earn your food. Practice positive body and food talk — inside your brain, and outside. Don’t com

If you’ve ever found it hard to stick with a fitness routine, you’re not alone. Motivation naturally ebbs and flows, but one thing that consistently helps people stay on track is community. At Peak Fitness and Motion, we’ve seen it time and again: when you’re surrounded by people who encourage you, challenge you, and celebrate your progress, the journey stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like a shared adventure. Whether it’s your workout partner spotting you on a h

As the days get shorter and colder, it gets real tempting to want to stay in bed. It’s normal to want to hibernate, eat more than usual, and skip your workouts sometimes — especially during the Winter. We don’t have to choose between missing out on the Holidays, or missing out on our Health — when both are integral parts of well being. Stay Accountable: Keeping a consistent schedule for your training each week and relying on more than just “feeling motivated” is going to be c

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