Do you struggle with balance and confidence in daily activities?
If so, odds are you aren't properly activating your core.
A stable core is essential to regain that quality of life you're searching for.
Here you'll find examples of good vs bad core, and an exercise to practice!

There's few better feelings than waking up with focused intent on your goals, and ending the day knowing you did everything you could to reach them.
What are you working towards today?

Recipe from delish.com

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 oz. cream cheese, softened 

1/2 c. frozen spinach, defrosted, drained, and squeezed 

1/3 c. chopped canned artichoke hearts

1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

Pinch crushed red...

Posture is incredibly important, and not just for looking good!

Proper posture is directly responsible for mobile and flexible joints. This improved mobility also decreases aches and pains, and can prevent any nerve issues from popping up. Not just in the neck but the upper shoulders, back, and hip...

At a recent event, the winning "Team Creek" selected a charitable organization to give on behalf of Northstar and our clients.  The charity chosen was Wafer Food Pantry, and Northstar was happy to donate to aide in Wafer's mission. #Giveback #StrongCommunity 

Chicken Veggie Packets

Recipe from "Taste of Home"

Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 cup pearl onions
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt...

This month we are highlighting Jill Marshall!  Jill has grown with us since our infancy, and was hesitant to join at first.  Before coming to Northstar, Jill had frozen shoulders on both shoulders.  Our team has worked to re-establish the musculature and movement around the joint, and she has since ...

Physically and psychologically, there's a multitude of benefits that come with getting your workouts in...especially when you don't want to!

Physically you'll increase your blood flow, heart rate, and muscle stimulation. When you hear weightlifters refer to "the pump", they're talking about the tem...

Egg Muffin Recipe

Ingredients:

8 slices center cut bacon

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

8 large eggs, lightly beaten

¼ cup 1 percent low fat milk

½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain an...

 Elbow flexion and extension are controlled by the biceps and triceps muscles. Properly training these muscles is a key element to joint strength and mobility of the elbows.

For some common errors and correct form, check out the video!

Happy Monday! "There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs" In order to reach you goals, you have to take small steps along the way to lead you there. There is not a quick way to reach goals without working towards them, little by little!  Keep making those small steps to achieve yo...

Check out this delicious steak and vegetable kebab recipe!

Steaks:

2 lbs Sirloin Steak; cubed

2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

1 Tablespoon Green Curry Paste

2 cloves Garlic; Minced

½ teaspoon Black Pepper

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Vegetables:

1 large Bell Pepper chunks

1 large Red Onion chunks

1 large Zucchini; slice...