Sleep needs can vary depending on your age, lifestyle, and preference, but the general guidelines are 7-8 hours for adults and 9-10 hours for children per night…although many survive on less. In order to turn that survive into thrive, here … Continued
As much as you may want to go all in to your workout, remember the title of this Top 10: “Train Smarter, Not Harder.” What that means is finding the right training pace, frequency, and exercises that won’t overexert your … Continued
Coach Andrea has been planning to create her team to provide education, encouragement, and energy but often gets stuck like everyone else! So, what did she do? She evaluated what was stopping her from progress, utilized her problem-solving skills, made … Continued
Written by: Coach Andrea Picture this (or, if it’s reality, think about this): you have a young, eager athlete ready to break into the fitness and sports world. While you’re happy that they’re happy, part of you is worried that … Continued
1. Your activity. Just as you wouldn’t wear dress shoes to a rodeo or flip flops to a 5-star restaurant, you shouldn’t wear shoes that are not appropriate for physical activity. Athletic shoes typically designed for specific types of movements. … Continued
No gym? No problem! As we continue to exercise without access to the gym, we may look to the resources closest to us and get creative. Check out 10 gym equipment alternatives already in your home and how you can … Continued
Let’s be real: everyone needs downtime, a time where not only our bodies can recover, but also our minds. Believe it or not, it’s possible to schedule downtime in our everyday lives. The best part? You can create a routine … Continued
An Introduction and Inspiration to Meal Prep Picture it…Sicily 1912…just kidding! But seriously, picture it…you come home from a long day of work/school/training, it’s dinner-time and you are not only starving, but also exhausted. You look in the kitchen for something … Continued
Out with the old, in with the new. Spring has always been associated with cleaning! Whether we are putting away winter clothes, reorganizing storage spaces to make room for new projects, or FINALLY putting away the holiday decorations, spring cleaning … Continued
The ability to develop and exert force quickly is critical in athletic performance! Whether you are hitting a “winner” on the tennis courts, spiking in front of the 10’ line, or swinging for a hole-in-one (or the fences!), executing any … Continued