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Mindset Apr 03, 2023

"Mindset is what separates the best from the rest."

It is important to have a postive mindset because it will lead to success and help in reaching goals. When we do not have a postive mindset, we tend to limit our true potential. There are also many health benefits with having a postive mindset, su...

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Grandad's Bluff! Apr 02, 2023

Check this out from last Summer! This was taken by our Fitness Consultant, Kalli, from a hammock hanging over Grandad Bluff in La Crosse. We have lots of sunshine and beautiful sunsets to look forward to with Spring and Summer right around the corner!

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Fitness Consultant Bio- Kalli Cress Apr 01, 2023

Meet our Fitness Consultant, Kalli!

I was born and raised up north, along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border line, in the town of Hammond, Wisconsin by my mom Lori and my dad Dennis. I also have a brother named Kyle who is now 30 and married to my now sister in-law Kylie, and they are both very suc...

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Turkey Taco Recipe Mar 31, 2023

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 medium diced onion

1 diced red pepper

1 diced poblano pepper

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 lb. gound turkey

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon oregano

2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper 

tortilla she...

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"Ask the Trainer": Fad Diets Mar 30, 2023

Welcome to our new "ask the trainer" series! We've found that it can be difficult to sort through all the information on the internet to get a straight answer about health and fitness, so we wanted to give our clients and social media followers an invitation to ask about topics that matter to them!

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Back exercises to relieve tension and increase mobility Mar 29, 2023

Are you suffering from limited back mobility and overall tightness?
If so, here are a few exercises and stretches that can help increase mobility in the back as well as relieve tension! 

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Behavior First Mar 27, 2023

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...

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How NOT to Exercise if You are Over the age 40 and Want to Avoid Injury, and A Key Element To Include to See Significant long term Results Mar 26, 2023
What should I not do for exercise if you are over 40?
 
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that impact our physical abilities, including our strength, stamina, and flexibility. As a result, exercising becomes increasingly important, but our approach to exercise should be mod...
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FC Bio- Taylor Pagenkopf Mar 25, 2023

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...

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Simplify Your Nutrition Mar 24, 2023

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 ...

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Tight Trapezius Muscles Mar 22, 2023

Are you struggling with tight trapezius muscles? 

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 ...

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Wellness = Integration Mar 20, 2023

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. 

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