Fitness & Wellness Blog

When spring finally arrives, cooking with fresh herbs, light greens, and vivid green colors is like spring break for your palate. This blend of delicate peas, fresh mint, lemon vinaigrette and a little parmesan makes the perfect spring salad! Ingredients 1 pound fresh peas1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 lemon; zested and juiced3 cups lightly packed tender pea shoots or small watercress sprigsFreshly shaved (or grated) parmesan to taste1/3 cup fresh mint leavesFreshly ground black pepperSalt How to Make It Step 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the peas until they are just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Let them dry on a paper

You are your own best motivator. This means that you are the only one that can truly keep yourself driven, inspired, and on track! No matter what your goal is, you have the power to guide yourself along your journey towards total wellbeing, as long as you keep yourself motivated.  Here are some effective and fun ways to do that.     Set a goal Set a course for yourself and establish what it is you want to accomplish. Having a goal in mind will keep you focused on whatever it is you are aiming for.   Keep an extra set of workout clothes at work or in your car Always give yourself the

Barre workouts combine challenging and engaging movements with focused concentration to build strength in both your mind and your body. Barre is a great fit for all fitness levels and is geared towards those looking to work every muscle and leave standing taller and feeling stronger!   We are breaking down some of our go-to leg-shaking barre moves while providing some alternative movements for potential sensitivities or injuries. Let’s break it down!     The move - Flat back chair      3 sets of 8 pulses with an 8 second hold at the end (pulse, mid range and full range of motion)   The technique: Parallel lines Knees over ankles 90-degree angle with knees bent