By Silvia Carli-Reese MS, RD, CSCS On the surface, perfectionism can seem like the perfect trait that increases your chances of succeeding. But perfectionism often leads to self-defeating thoughts and destructive behaviors without realizing it. It can lead to mental health issues like stress, depression, and anxiety. Excessive self-praise is…

By Kris Crews Hormones are the regulators of the body. These tiny packages of chemicals travel through your bloodstream orchestrating the myriad of interactions that are constantly going on inside of you. There are more than fifty types of hormones coursing through your system right now controlling everything from your…

By Silvia Carli-Reese MS, RD, CSCS Imposter syndrome doesn’t discriminate. From working single parents struggling to find a perfect work-life balance to athletes competing at the highest level, imposter syndrome can creep into anyone’s life. This complex psychological phenomenon can have far-reaching effects on the personal and professional aspects of…

By Genevieve Ava, B.I.S., NASM-CPT, Life is not a smooth ride. There are always unexpected turns and twists that shake your perception of reality. You might also come across problems that you simply cannot solve. When this happens, it can be tempting to beat yourself up for what you cannot…

By Ana Snyder, M.S., Exercise Physiology; CPT, FNS Today, most people are constantly running to the next meeting, juggling various tasks at once, or squeezing in just a little extra work on the daily commute. Everyone is busy. If you are health-conscious, your unruly schedule may conflict with your physical…

By Jena Mays Finding time to work out is a challenge for many of us. So it’s hardly surprising that when we do get to the gym, we’re eager to dive right in and start sweating. Whether you are hoping to benefit from a plyometric workout or something else, there…

By Jena Mays Being healthy means not taking on more than you can handle, and privacy awareness is higher than ever. Setting healthy boundaries is where these two values intersect. You have a right to limit how much others know about you, and how much they can ask from you…

By Silvia Carli-Reese MS, RD, CSCS You exercise to get fitter, stronger, and healthier. Unless you monitor your training and follow sound recovery practices, however, you can end up in an overtrained state where you are actually weaker, smaller, and less healthy. In this article, we’ll identify what overtraining is…

By Silvia Carli-Reese MS, RD, CSCS Welcoming a new baby is supposed to be one of the happiest and most exciting moments of our entire lives — or, at least, that’s what society tells us. For many new moms, the aftermath of giving birth is far more complicated than we’re…