I first told the CHHRC marketing department that I would draft a blog post shortly after COVID took hold and the club shut down, but I just couldn’t get my thoughts together; they were changing daily as has my relationship with fitness and healthy eating...
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Speaking from the perspective of a total novice when it comes to participating in classes in a gym, attending a class workout can be totally intimidating and overwhelming, right? Do you feel the same? Going into a new environment, doing something I've never done before,...
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe we are already talking about summer camp, but here we are! While it may technically still be winter, I know this thought is going through many parents' minds….WHAT am I going to do to keep my kid(s) entertained ALL. SUMMER. LONG....
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It’s likely that, at some point of your fitness goal, you will encounter a setback. A setback is anything that delays or reverses your progress; in some cases, it can cause a temporary defeat. Setbacks come in many forms: it can be life stress, job...
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Have you considered putting your younger child into sports training? Programs for children ten and under are increasing in popularity as parents recognize the benefits of getting little ones to listen to directions, move their bodies, and get a jump start on their athletic skills. I...
Read MoreYou guys!!!!!! I have big news!!!!! I am still exercising at least 7 hours a week!!!! In December of 2018, I decided to make physical health a priority. For about a year, I was figuring out what number priority it was in my life --...
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I like the idea of Galentine’s Day. Women celebrating their friends and fellow womankind. It should happen more often. In my first post, I mentioned that I was on a bit of a fertility journey. It has changed how I see my body and how I...
Read MoreIn Honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share the reasons why I love CHHRC. When my gym closed last year, I never thought I would find a comparable gym. My old gym was a caring, social and family friendly environment. I looked around at...
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Right about this time in my training—the build phase—things start getting real. The excitement induced by signing up or qualifying for a major race and starting a race-specific training plan, wears off as the miles increase over the weeks. This is what I call “The...
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Recently, our local elementary school had an evening "physical education" night. Open to all students, and their siblings, I legit did NOT want to go to this night. I mean, I spend all day working, then pick my kids up from school and, by that...
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