by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 4, 2013 | Fitness, Monthly Workout Playlist
I don’t feel so bad anymore about the lack of new music in my personal collection. I actually feel pretty young and hip. I recently heard a story on NPR about how the “younger” generation listens to music. They didn’t grow up with CDs, they have always known...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 31, 2013 | Fitness, Motivation, Success Stories
When was the last time shopping for clothes felt like Christmas morning? Do you relish the opportunity to check out the latest styles? Or is shopping for clothes a chore that you put off as long as you can? For Megan, shopping for clothes became a whole new experience...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 24, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
30.5% of Missourians are obese. Missouri is the 12th most obese state in the country. 26.7% of Missourians report participating in zero physical activity during an average month. The health care cost of obesity in Missouri is projected to be over $11 billion by 2018....
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 17, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Reviews
image via EscapeFireMovie.com You’ve probably heard the definition of insanity before: Doing the same thing but expecting different results. I’ve got another definition: Agreeing to pay for a drastic and deforming medical procedure like a diabetic foot amputation but...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 14, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Nutrition
image by W Brian Duncan Global obesity is a mega-investment theme for the next 25 years and beyond. Obesity may be the most pressing health challenge facing the world today and efforts to tackle it will shape thinking by policy makers and in boardrooms around the...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jan 10, 2013 | Fitness, Nutrition, Recipes
image by W Brian Duncan Presenting your personal trainer with a Christmas gift can be a challenging task. First of all, it’s NOT necessary. The etiquette around holiday gifts can, after all, be quite fuzzy. Gifts are certainly appreciated but not expected. Second, the...
