Carl's Blog
Have you ever heard the saying, "fake it until you make it"?
While it may sound overused, the message behind it is sound. Too often, we think that if we just want something hard enough, if we're just motivated enough, if we read the right books and listen to the right podcasts, then a switch will f...
Meet our Fitness Consultant, Taylor!
I grew up about 30 minutes away in Winona, Minnesota with my younger sister Katie. In high school, I played volleyball and ran track. During my track seasons is when I started working out more seriously and really started to see results. Throughout both high sch...
There's so much information surrounding nutrition these days, it's easy to fall into traps of overcomplicating everything. Some diets tell you to completely restrict one food group, or food "type" or limit the times that you can eat.
Think about it this way: if you were going to buy a house, would ...
Are you struggling with tight trapezius muscles?Â
We tend to hold a lot of stress in our shoulders which often times leads to tight trap muscles. One way to relax the traps is to correct posture by pulling shoulders down, away from our ears. A few others way to relieve trap tightness is by rolling ...
Wellness is more than just exercising and healthy eating. All of our actions, feelings and beliefs are an integral part of wellness and our well-being. These reasons are why it is so important to always have a postive mindset and believe in ourselves.Â
Meet our Fitness Consultant, Konner!
I grew up as the oldest of 4 in Westby. While in school I played football, basketball, and baseball, which grew my love for athletics and activity in general. During high school and college, I poured concrete as a summer job. Seeing the toll hard labor took on t...
Protein Treats Recipe
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1 Cup Rolled Oats
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½ Cup Flax Seed
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â…” Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
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2 tbsp Honey
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½ Cup Chocolate Chips
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ÂĽ Cup Chopped Andes Mints
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Nutrition: Roughly 150 Calories and 8g Protein Per Treat
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*These are topped with green food-colored Almond Bark, but they are...
Are you struggling with sciatic nerve pain?
If so, these exercises can provide a lot of relief. Coupled with a comprehensiveexercise program, they can reduce symptoms and help you back towards a pain-free life!
1. Figure 4 stretch. This targets the piriformis, which can become very tight especially w...
Hoping to accomplish a goal is the first step, but in order to actually achieve that goal comes with working towards it. Success always comes from hard work. Always work hard towards your goal and you will accomplish anything!