Many times, our biggest growth as people comes when we learn from our failures and use those lessons to propel us to success. So next time you face an obstacle or opportunity, don't shy away due to fear of failure. Instead, embrace the challenge and give it your all!

Next time you're out getting groceries, take a mental note of the layout. Most likely, you'll find that your greens, proteins, fruits/vegetables, and other natural foods are in the perimiter. Going into the middle aisles will instead lead you towards foods that are prepackaged, processed, and filled...

We want to warmly welcome Taylor to our Team!

Taylor Pagenkopf is from Winona, MN with prior training experience, and graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Exercise Science.

In addition to staying active outdoors, she loves to help others live that healthy lifestyle and achieve t...

Sugar has become so ingrained in the American diet that, on average, we consume 77+ grams/day...compared to the recommended amount of 25-35!
Be mindful of the composition of your food!
Limiting sugar in your diet can make a huge impact on your health, from averting weight gain to stabilizing a normal...

Rounded shoulders are one of the most common postural deficiencies we see.
This can cause huge stress on your neck and shoulders, creating aches and pains and putting you at high risk for major back injuries, such as herniated discs.
This video has a general protocol to follow to correct rounded shoul...

Looking for a sweet treat to cool yourself down this summer? Look no further than this banana berry "ice cream"! Alternatives like this are a great way to enjoy a delicious snack that will give you tons of health benefits without the added sugars and fats found in ice cream.

Include these simple tips in your daily routine, they'll do wonders for your physical and mental health!
Just remember, you don't need to be perfect every day. All you can do is give every day your best, and that's enough to make a positive difference!

Too often, someone that starts a resistance training program tries to jump in and go 100%.
It's tempting to try to reach your goals ASAP, but doing too much too soon can be like diving into the deep end without learning to swim first.
Trust the process and the results will come!

There's a common misconception that the path to looking good is by weight loss.

In reality, the key lies in fat.

Fat loss means that by living a healthy lifestyle, you'll still get that look you're after while maintaining your muscle mass and fitness (and even improving them!)

One diet that has grown in popularity over the years, and one you're probably familiar with, is "grazing". Grazing consists of unstructured small meals throughout the day, as opposed to eating fewer, fuller meals (i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Grazing has become popular for a few reasons, name...

A couple videos ago, I gave you some reasons for why you shouldn't eat back calories you burn during exercise.
However, a better solution is to avoid using calories as a measure of exercise altogether.
Learn some good alternatives to help you track your exercise here!

If you're feeling low back or leg pain, there's a good chance it's in some way connected to your piriformis.

This smaller muscle connected to your sacrum and femur can tighten up very easily in a sedentary lifestyle.

So if you have an office job where you're sitting long ours or spending a lot of ...