Regular exercise is so important as we age. We lose muscle mass as we get older. Coordination and balance begin to wane. Our bodies get stiffer and less limber. And in our older years, risk of illness and disease increase. Doesn’t sound like the most pleasant future, does it? The good news is that regular […]
Feeling lost in fitness and not sure what to do?
I will keep it short and sweet – if you are feeling lost in your fitness and not sure what to do or how to “mix it up” when you go to the gym, then, hands down, the best investment you can make is to hire a personal trainer. I am thrilled when I […]
Time Magazine article on strength training
Time Magazine recently published an article on the benefits of weight training. There are three things that I absolutely LOVE about this article. The first reason: It’s title “Why Weight Training Is Ridiculously Good For You” How fun is that title? Pretty passionate as well! I think I am going to start to use that phrase […]
Wheaton Wine Walk 2017
Mark your calendar – August 10, 2017! One of the best events of the year – the Wheaton Wine Walk. Hosted by the Downtown Wheaton Association, the Wheaton Wine Walk is a great way to taste wine, hang out with your friends, and meet the owners of the Downtown Wheaton businesses. Most important, you […]
Here is how to find the energy to lose weight and be healthy
Don’t you wish sometimes that you could close your eyes, make a wish to be 20 pounds lighter, and then open your eyes and find that your muffin top is gone or that your belt needs to be tighten a notch or two. Me too! But it doesn’t work that way! There is no magical […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Balance
Since many of our clients’ goals include improving balance, I wanted to share with you three exercises that you can do at home without any gym equipment. Leave any questions in the “reply” section below! Get rid of the stiffness that makes you feel so old! Call Pam (630-653-8152 or email pstrand@strandfitnessllc.com) to schedule your complimentary, […]
Take Care of Your Injury Sooner Rather Than Later
The following post was written by Dan Czajkowski a Physical Therapist from Athletico Physical Therapy, Wheaton East. We’ve all been there at one point or another. Dealing with daily pain can be a constant ritual of our day just like eating breakfast or combing your hair. It can be easy to accept that getting older comes […]
7 Essential Mental Skills for Fitness
Every once in awhile, I play a game with myself. I try to identify the ONE limiting factor for clients in their quest for fitness. While I am never able to land on one constraint, I do usually end up with a relatively short list. And my list typically includes the key aspects of the […]
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