Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
Skillet recipes are great because you only use one pan! Try out this Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole and let us know what you think!
What Are Amino Acids, & Do You Need To Be Taking Them?
Amino acids break down food, repair body tissue (muscle), make hormones and neurotransmitters, provide energy, maintain healthy hair, skin & nails, & boost your immune system. Although you can usually get all of the amino acids you need through a healthy diet, some people prefer to take a supplement.
Fitness Resources Our Trainers Swear By for Optimal Health & Results
In the age of technology, fitness apps are becoming ever so popular. Fitness apps allow users to track their progress and monitor their fitness goals. Some even help find products and services that can be cost effective and convenient. Our trainers have compiled a list of their favorite fitness resources for you to check out.
Strength Training Trumps Cardio for Effective Fat Loss: Here's Why
Exercise itself is not the ideal mode for weight loss. Exercise has many benefits to the body that have nothing to do with weight loss. Exercise can: improve muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness, increase bone density and function, reduce the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, reduce the risk of falls and fractures, improve mental health.
Super Slow Strength Training: 7 Tips for Success
Near Zero Momentum - Each rep will be performed in a 10 second positive phase, followed by a 10 second negative phase. Your instructor will cue you on when to change directions, as well as when to slow down or speed up. Focus special attention to the turn arounds, and control your speed.
Essential Foods to Maintain a Healthy Diet: 15 Items to Always Have
Set yourself up for success this year by stocking your fridge and pantry. Know that each day is different, and no days will be perfect. What matters is that you stay consistent with these habits 80% of the time. If you are looking for more personalized nutrition advice, schedule a nutrition consult with one of our in house Nutrition Specialists.
10 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays: A Guide to Enjoying Festivities Without Sabotaging Your Health
Don’t skip meals. Skipping a meals can often lead to overeating. Having a filling snack prior to a holiday event, such as fruit, string cheese, yogurt or a small handful of nuts. This can help hold you over without making you feel ravenous when you get there.
Top Fitness Trends and Insights: Our Takeaways from the Inland Empire Fitness Conference 2022
Our team was able to attend the Inland Empire Fitness Conference this summer. We want to say thank you for giving us this opportunity to go better our craft, and grow as exercise specialists. We were able to hear from 12 different professionals and leaders in our industry. You may have noticed we have started to implement some of these techniques in your training since our return. Here are our biggest takeaways from this event:
The Crucial Role of Supervision in Strength Training
Those who used supervision for strength training had better outcomes in almost every way. Especially, post- menopausal and osteoporotic women, which had a 74% lower dropout rate than those that chose to strength train by themselves. While there was no evidence that supervision affected fat loss any different, it showed better outcomes on strength gains.
Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine: 6 Habits For Better Health
Get Outside: With the weather warming up, it's time to get outside! Enjoying outdoor activities is a great pairing to your strength training program, and we all could use a little vitamin D. Go for a hike with a friend, play in the park with your kids, or go for a walk with your dog. Just get outside!
Unlock Your Potential: Achieve Success with SMART Goal Setting
SMART is an acronym used to help you set better goals. SMART stands for, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Setting a SMART goal will help you narrow down what your goal should be and how you can achieve it. Here is how…
Transform Your Health with Personalized Nutrition: Everything You Need to Know About Our Personal Fit Nutrition Program
Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand when it comes to optimal health. A balanced diet supplies the nutrients your body needs to work effectively. Without proper nutrition, you are more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, increased body fat and low performance. So, let the EI team help you feel and look your best! Ask your trainer for more details.