It’s time for a summer challenge! Signing up for a new fitness regime is only step one on our journey to a better, healthier you. So now you are on the road to your fitness goals, and commitment can be tough. So how can you stay the course? A challenge […]
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One of the best ways to achieve your goals in the gym is to have a fitness program to follow. By having a program in place you can maximize your time in the gym, keep yourself accountable, and know that you are on your way to achieving your goal each […]
What are some things that are in your control to help you lose weight outside of the gym? Well mindfulness is a good one. Mindfulness is described as, “the basic human ability to be fully present of where we are, what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by […]
Heart rate monitors have become increasingly popular recently. With advances in wearable technology, from Fitbit to Garmin, heart rate monitors have been making their way from the professional athlete’s gym to the sidewalk in your neighborhood. But with it becoming more common, we might not realize the benefits of wearing […]
This seems to be an age-old debate – is walking or running better for you? Let’s start off by saying that any type of exercise is good exercise. If we are moving our bodies and getting our heart rate up, then we are burning calories and doing a great thing. […]
Meditation is practiced by some of the world’s most successful people. So what are the positives of meditation, and how is it done? The biggest and perhaps best known benefit of meditation is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety. It allows people to improve their coping mechanisms, so they […]
It’s common to think joint pain only affects elderly people or those who’ve experienced injuries. The truth is millions of people suffer from joint pain, including athletes or anyone who exercises regularly. People who regularly strength-train likely have experienced joint pain before, and many probably deal with it on a […]
The popularity of Pilates has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and there are good reasons why. Pilates based movement has also integrated itself into variety classes as well, and here at Integral Wellness we offer dedicated Pilates classes using only your body weight. Pilates strengthens your core […]
Humans are made to move, and you know the consequences when you don’t. You might notice your physical condition is not the same, some mobility issues, back pain, low energy, to name a few.Maybe you’ve been dealing with a few of those for a while, so why can’t you do […]