Carl's Blog
Cardiovascular or Aerobic exercise is very important in a healthy lifestyle which is why we include it in our training sessions after your workout! There are many reasons why cardio is beneficial and how it can truly impact your life, along with resistance training and nutrition as well!
Cardio Exe...
On this Memorial Day, all of us at Northstar thank and honor those heroes who have fought and died for our freedoms we enjoy today. God bless America!
Margherita pizza is a summer staple. With 340 calories total and 20g protein, this recipe with pita bread is a perfect healthy option! For extra protein, grill some chicken as an additional topping. Give it a try!
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Ingredients
4 pita breads (6 inc...
Walking is something we do every day, maybe without even thinking about it. It is recommended to walk for about 30 minutes/day for overall health. Here are a few important walking tips to be mindful of when walking.
The first walking tip is to be mindful of the tempo or pace of the walk. A steady,...
When you are feeling stuck, this is a phenomenon called hitting a plateau. When this is experienced, fitness plateaus can be frustrating, demotivating, and even make you question your progress. Plateaus are common in fitness journeys, but they don't have to derail your goals. In fact, when you see...
Knee pain when performing squats is a common issue we see. Having correct form in a squat is crucial for safety and strength in tons of daily activities so here's a few reasons your squats might be causing you pain, as well as some movements to fix them!
Problem #1 - Knee valgus. This is an inwa...
Happy Monday! Happy Monday! A healthy outside always starts from the inside. Healthy eating along with a healthy, postive mindset always leads to a healthy outside!
This month we are highlighting Tom Ladwig! We wanted to recognize Tom for his huge improvement in stamina, really noting a positive shift in mindset and appreciating the healthy Northstar lifestyle.
We wanted to especially recognize his consistent and full effort...despite his verbal unwillingne...
Check out this healthy yogurt oat blueberry muffin recipe that is tasty and healthy! These are good for snacks or breakfast foods!
Makes about 12 muffins
Prep time: 20 mins, cook time: 17 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ c...
Glute Bridge
Cat Cow Pose
Child Pose
*Really remember to engage your core and keep your breath during these exercises
*Weak core often leads to low back pain*
