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100 Mile November: This Challenge Is About Mind Over Miles
Your body is capable of doing so much more than you realize, if only your mind knew.
100 Mile November was specifically designed to raise awareness for mental health.
2 days ago3 min read


Timing and Food to Fuel Your Workouts
Eating the right thing at the right time provides clean, usable energy, while poor timing can leave you feeling sluggish, nauseous and heavy.
Oct 122 min read


Do Athletes Need Yoga?
This season, we’ll also be integrating a more intentional approach to how we format classes, so that they cohesively fit alongside your training at the gym.
Oct 52 min read


Intra-Workout Nutrition: How to Fuel Your Training, and Whether You Actually Need To
Nutrition around training can feel overly complicated, but the goal is simple: support performance, recovery, and consistency. Intra-workout nutrition refers to what you consume during a training session, and whether you need it depends on the type, duration, and intensity of your workout.
Sep 285 min read


Exercising in the Cold
This week Coach Morgan goes over exercising in the cold. The cooler weather is already creeping in, whether you are ready or not. Some tips and tricks to help you prepare for this winter are laid out in Coach Morgan’s latest blog post! Stay on top of your training goals this winter, and don’t forget you can always come to our open gym hours from 4:30am-10:30pm every day. Or, join one of our Strength classes or our weekly Yoga: Range and Resilience class to keep your muscles a
Sep 213 min read


Beyond the "Summer Body": Building Strength for Longevity is the Ultimate Life Insurance Policy
Many of you have noticed the decades old trend of: working on my “summer body”. We were told to exercise to shrink ourselves, to burn calories, and to fit into a specific aesthetic mold. Success was measured by a number on the scale or a reflection in the mirror.
Sep 73 min read


Progressive Overload: the Key to Making Progress
If you’ve been going to the gym, running, or doing any type of exercise consistently but you aren’t seeing much progress, one reason could be that you aren’t using progressive overload.
Aug 312 min read


What the Heck is up With Vibration Plates
But here at Peak Fitness and Motion, we think you deserve the real story. So let's shake things up (sorry, we had to) and talk about what vibration plates actually do, what they absolutely do not do, and where they might have a genuine place in a well-rounded fitness routine.
Aug 107 min read


Coming Back After an Injury
Injuries are an unfortunate but common part of almost everyone’s fitness journey. Whether your injury happens in the gym or in everyday life, how you recover can make all the difference.
Aug 32 min read


Why Heat Slows You Down (And How to Work With It)
The heat is no joke, and when the heat isn’t seeming to go away, it’s important that we are being safe about our exercise! Continue reading for more tips about staying safe while exercising in this heat.
Jul 274 min read


It Doesn’t Have to be One or the Other. How to Balance Strength and Cardio.
Cardio OR weightlifting. The reality is, you shouldn't choose but do both. Read Coach Ellie's latest words about how to split your time, when do choose one over the other and how both options are great to longevity and a healthy life.
Jul 203 min read


Why Setting Goals Is Essential for Fitness Success
One of the most important things when it comes to fitness is setting a goal. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you've been training for years, having a goal to work toward can make a huge difference in your motivation, consistency, and overall results.
Jun 293 min read


A Guide to Proper Gym Footwear
Your feet are your foundation. During a squat, deadlift, or lunging movement, they are the only point of contact with the ground. How your foot interacts with the floor dictates the alignment of your ankles, knees, hips, and lower back.
Jun 223 min read


Preparing for a Hike
Hiking is a great form of exercise that allows you to spend time outdoors in nature. In the spirit of our new community event, intro to hiking series, let’s dive into what you need to know about heading out
Jun 83 min read


Introducing Functional Movement & Mobility Training
Introducing the new Functional Movement and Mobility personal training 12 week session class. Feel your best so you can do the things you love!
May 253 min read


Beginners Guide to the Gym: How to Start Without Overthinking It
Walking into a gym for the first time can feel like stepping into a space where everyone else already knows the rules. At Peak Fitness, the goal has always been simple: create a place where people can work hard, learn, and grow without feeling like they do not belong when they are starting out. You do not need to arrive knowing everything. You just need to start.
May 183 min read


Benefits of Rotational Movements
Last week we talked about back pain flare ups and how common it is with a few tips on how to reduce your risk, this week we wanted to give you a little more information on how to ensure your body stays in tip top shape and that includes adding rotational movements into your workout.
May 43 min read


Back Pain Flare Ups
Low back pain is unfortunately incredibly common, with up to 85% of people experiencing some type of lower back pain during their lifetimes. Chronic low back pain affects nearly 30% of people and has increased dramatically the past two decades. It is the number one cause of disability worldwide!
Apr 272 min read


What the Heck is HRV and Why Should I Care?
HRV reflects the balance of your autonomic nervous system. That is the system that runs in the background, handling things like heart rate, breathing, and digestion.
Apr 204 min read


The Risks of Underfueling your training
Don't underfuel this season, hop on with Coach Kayla for a Nutrition Consultation to become your happiest, healthiest self!
Apr 65 min read
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