15 posts from Joanie's blog.
As most of you know, fitness has always been in my life, my stress relief. Fitness is where I go when I’m happy, sad, down -in other words - it is part of my self-care daily. But ror the next few weeks I will have a new focus. Assisting my body in the healing process. I’ll be walking the walk - s
Read the postExercise is a powerful tool for shifting your mindset and improving your mood. But without putting in the initial effort to listen to your body and give it the strength it needs, it’s always going to be a struggle.It definitely takes an extra bit of motivation and willpower at the beginning, but onc
Read the postAbout 19 million people in the United States suffer from some form of depression ranging from mild to severe. It's hard to imagine that something as seemingly intangible as the feeling of sadness is governed by science, but it's true. Emotions, like everything else found inside our bodies, can be br
Read the postHow Aerobic Exercise Improves Brain HealthLove it or hate it, there's no denying that exercise is good for you. . Regular aerobic exercise lowers your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. And in the short-term, a good workout clears the mental cobwebs, helps you think clearly and makes you mo
Read the postElite and professional athletes know habits off the court road/track/rink/field/etc… are just as important as the actual training. This is because secondary lifestyle habits such as stretching, diet, stress and sleep can heavily influence performance outcomes.Sleep is one habit elite athletes take v
Read the postDid you have a nickname growing up? Mine was Chicken Legs. And let me tell you, it made me feel less-than-special. I had a complex about my legs and, being skinny, that stuck with me for years. But, as I got older, I realized how unimportant that nickname was. I realized that you cannot validate you
Read the postAs a fitness professional and all around exercise enthusiast, I have found that self-care is such an important ingredient to success, for our fitness goals and to stay strong on the journey! One of my go-to's after massage is daily CBD application. If you are not yet familiar with CBD, then you ma
Read the postI often here the question.....should I buy a cleanse?? Will that start my weight loss quicker? Well unfortunately there is no magic "pill" or "product". A cleanse is a process.....NOT a product. But following is the good news of what it is and what it does for you!Those long w
Read the postLet’s do a simple nonscientific test to see if you are dehydrated. Right now, pinch the skin on the back of your hand. Does your skin spring back into shape, like a gymnast sticking a landing? Or does it take its sweet time spreading out and settling? If your answer is the second one, you’re in need
Read the postHold on, if you are a guy, don’t leave, this information is helpful if you're a female, or know one! There are so many phases of our lives as well as our fitness -think about when you were young…..i can remember being outside all day in the summer, until streets lights came on. We were running aro
Read the postFair question. I think we all realize that the effort we put in correlates to the results we get out. But have you ever had a day that your trying to get out of working out? “I really don’t have time today….” , “I don’t have the energy today”…. Believe me, I get it, I think everyone has those days,
Read the postWhat is the benefit of group fitness?We all know we need exercise. This is no surprise to anyone. But did you know that the type of workout you choose can make a big difference in your results? My journey with fitness started with group fitness as a teenager. Sports and I did not get along when I wa
Read the postWhy Cardio Junkies Need Weight TrainingAs a female that grew up in the 80’s, I loved the high energy cardio classes that ruled then. The more jumping and sweating - the better! I can actually remember a time I’m wincing right now as I tell you that I rolled my eyes and left the last few minutes of a
Read the postPossibly the most common question I get as a fitness professional. And being a mom of five, I totally understand the new moms and not so new moms when they come to me with this question. It can feel like a daunting and frustrating task but I’m here to help you understand and learn the ropes! One of
Read the postOk, well that sounds harsh....let me clarify. When it comes to fitness, I am very regimented.....I think I need to be. Once your going against the tide of age from 35 years on, any day we are not “fighting age” we are aging. Sad but true. There are so many important byproducts of a workout.....trimm
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