Call it a mantra, values statement, or personal slogan: What words do you live by? During a challenging time of life, maybe the advice of a friend or passage from a favorite text has helped uncover strength or find patience to deal with a situation. After having a baby, I remember my Mom telling me: […]
CONTINUE READINGGlute amnesia, also called “dead butt syndrome”, develops when the gluteal muscles are underutilized and have maybe even stop firing correctly. This week, we’re talking about posture and how to incorporate “better” posture into your day-to-day life. What do the gluteals have to do with posture? EVERYTHING. The gluteals, the muscles covering your backside, are largely […]
CONTINUE READINGIt’s a phrase that grabs attention, but is it true? Sitting has been identified as a culprit in health problems from back pain to obesity and high blood pressure. Mayo Clinic cites that “analysis of 13 studies of sitting time and activity levels found that those who sat for more than eight hours a day with […]
CONTINUE READINGChronic stress is widely understood to be harmful to us, and fast-paced lives can generate a LOT of it. What can we do? Last week, we discussed the many benefits of meditation- it’s like a superhero for a body under stress. Meditation not only focuses the mind, it helps us get out of the “flight […]
CONTINUE READINGLast week, we discussed meditation as a way to focus and boost your brain power, but did you know: Meditation can positively impact your overall health. According to Mayo Clinic, research suggests that meditation may help people manage symptoms of conditions such as:* Anxiety Asthma Cancer Chronic pain Depression Heart disease High blood pressure Irritable […]
CONTINUE READINGThe focus of health and wellness is often on the body, but what about mental wellness? Fortunately, physical exercise DOES support mental wellness. Movement gets our blood pumping, and the increased circulation benefits the entire body- including the brain. Mood enhancing endorphins are also released through exercise, which is well- known. In addition to movement […]
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Our Mind & Body department a variety of classes for all levels. Most of these classes are included with your Peak membership. Yoga classes include a variety of yoga styles guaranteed to give you all the benefits that yoga has to offer: Stress reduction, mobility, strength, and body awareness. Pilates classes create an evenly conditioned body, […]
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Working out in a group setting will not only help you stick to your goals, but you will have greater accountability, more motivation, and more FUN while working out! Because we offer a wide variety of classes throughout all times of the day, you are bound to find a class that suits your needs. Whether […]
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