by Pamela Hernandez | May 4, 2015 | Fitness, Monthly Workout Playlist
You have to be able to have some fun in the gym. Sure there is work to be done but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it with a laugh or a smile. That’s one of the advantages of training small groups. If someone is having a bad day, another person might break out into a...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 30, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Workouts
Core Off the Floor isn’t just a catchy session title, it’s a fact of life for some. I attended this session at the ACSM Health and Fitness Summit a few weeks ago because for some clients the floor isn’t a practical option. Traditional curls and sit ups in a supine...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 24, 2015 | BetterU, Fitness, General Health, Motivation, Success Stories
I could list out a hundred reasons why you should apply for the 2015 Springfield Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge. But sometimes a picture is worth a 1000 words (or reasons). Watch this video about survivor and BetterU 2014 participant, Laura Farmer. If you have a...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 16, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, General Health
You’ve probably seen the headlines: Sitting is the New Smoking Your Chair Is Killing You The Most Dangerous Thing You Do All Day… Yes, our sedentary lifestyle may be Public Health Enemy #1. At the ACSM Health & Fitness Summit I had the pleasure of listening to an...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 13, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, General Health, Nutrition
Recently I spent a week in Phoenix at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health & Fitness Summit. As I review my notes and reflect on everything I learned I have mixed feelings. I loved the opportunity to learn about the latest research in exercise,...
by Pamela Hernandez | Apr 9, 2015 | Fitness, Nutrition, Recipes
Sometimes I like a little heat. Sometimes I like a little sweet. Sometime I like them together. I think the person that first paired chilies and chocolate was a genius. According to The History Channel, that honor goes to the Aztecs. They were the first to take the...
