It’s summer time, which means that it’s time to hit the pool, beach, lake, river, or whatever other body of water you can think of and go for a swim. But, I have a weird question. Have you set yourself and your kiddos up for success with your activity throughout the year? Many of you …
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What is your definition of fitness? What experiences have led you to that definition? For some of us, our definition was shaped by our experience in athletics, simply a tool to improve our performance. For others, fitness was something only the “jocks” did, and our first encounter with “fitness” wasn’t until we needed a solution, …
It is pretty safe to say that we love water here at OPEX Franklin. This necessary element of life has a whole host of benefits. It helps with recovery, cognitive function, satiety, skin health, and the list goes on and on. That’s why our coaches recommend you drink at least half of your body weight …
Reaching your fitness goals requires following a long and steady road. There will be times when you feel unmotivated and you will want to give up. This is actually very normal, so you shouldn’t be surprised when these feeling creep into your being. To get through times like these you need not only people, but …
Got Bone Broth? . Bone broth seems to be everywhere right now! There are many claims about how bone broth can have a positive impact on your health, including improved gut, bone, and joint health, stronger immune system, as well as lowering systemic inflammation. If you are pinched for time, you can find a high …
January is always a special month, especially after surviving a year like 2020. Many of us are ushering in 2021 with the hope for a brighter future. Often times, many people flock to gyms with a fiery motivation to hit their goals and make this year different from the last one, especially after possibly putting …
Reduce Everyday Toxins and Improve Your Health! We are surrounded by toxins every.single.day. They are in everything we eat, the products we use, and the air we breathe, which is why many just consider these toxins to be normal. While that may be true, what is also true is these toxins are indeed messing with …
The holiday season is well underway. There will be plenty of family time, celebration, and reflecting on the past year, whether that be in person or virtually. Inevitably, there will also be some challenges, maybe even more so this year than usual, to your fitness and health routine. Here are a few simple tips to …
Yep…we are doing this one again:) This is a blog I wrote many years ago, so I just updated it to include the killer pecan pie bars I am making this year for dessert. So here goes another year of delicious food that doesn’t make you feel terrible: We are creatures of habits, and I …
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Squatting is a foundational movement pattern that you will find in any balanced strength training program. Why? That is because squatting can be found in numerous activities outside the gym, making it an essential part of functional movement required for everyday life. From standing up out of a chair to sitting on a toilet to …