Carl's Blog
No matter how fast or slow your progress is, keep at it. As long as you're staying consistent and taking the right actions, you'll always be improving!
It's summertime, and in Wisconsin that means grilling season!
While we all know how delicious grilled food is, did you know it also has multiple health benefits that can't be found in other methods of cooking?
First, it's actually lower in fat and calories. When you grill, all you are using is foo...
Rowing machines are excellent tools for building stamina and strength. However, compared to bikes or treadmills, there is some more technique involved that is important to have correct for safety and efficacy.
As another general tip, pace is key. You'll do much better if you slow down the movement ...
Monday motivation to start the week! Our challenge for you this week is to set a goal that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning. No matter how big or how small the goal is, set a goal that you are excited about and make it happen this week!
Check out this tasty and healthy chicken caesar wrap with high protein content!
Ingredients:
- 12- oz. cooked chicken breast cubed or shredded – about 3 cups
- 1/2 cup lite caesar salad dressing 120g
- 1/2 cup salad croutons cut in half (28g)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp lemon...
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...
