It’s summer time, which means that it’s time to hit the pool, beach, lake, river, or whatever other body of water you can think of and go for a swim. But, I have a weird question. Have you set yourself and your kiddos up for success with your activity throughout the year? Many of you …
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What is your definition of fitness? What experiences have led you to that definition? For some of us, our definition was shaped by our experience in athletics, simply a tool to improve our performance. For others, fitness was something only the “jocks” did, and our first encounter with “fitness” wasn’t until we needed a solution, …
It is pretty safe to say that we love water here at OPEX Franklin. This necessary element of life has a whole host of benefits. It helps with recovery, cognitive function, satiety, skin health, and the list goes on and on. That’s why our coaches recommend you drink at least half of your body weight …
Reaching your fitness goals requires following a long and steady road. There will be times when you feel unmotivated and you will want to give up. This is actually very normal, so you shouldn’t be surprised when these feeling creep into your being. To get through times like these you need not only people, but …
January is always a special month, especially after surviving a year like 2020. Many of us are ushering in 2021 with the hope for a brighter future. Often times, many people flock to gyms with a fiery motivation to hit their goals and make this year different from the last one, especially after possibly putting …
Reduce Everyday Toxins and Improve Your Health! We are surrounded by toxins every.single.day. They are in everything we eat, the products we use, and the air we breathe, which is why many just consider these toxins to be normal. While that may be true, what is also true is these toxins are indeed messing with …
The holiday season is well underway. There will be plenty of family time, celebration, and reflecting on the past year, whether that be in person or virtually. Inevitably, there will also be some challenges, maybe even more so this year than usual, to your fitness and health routine. Here are a few simple tips to …
The ease of getting fitness results, such as weight loss and muscle gain, can vary greatly from person to person. What can be really be challenging though, is knowing the best way to hold onto those results, not just in the short term, but for life. Why? Get ready…truth bomb approaching: Because the behaviors that …
As a gym owner, I get asked this question a lot! As a science nerd, I have all sorts of information on the human body and how the time of day you train can impact it and your training. But, since we dedicate our energy to creating personalized programs that work for each individual, our …
It’s all too easy to let sugar cravings get the best of you, especially around and right after the holidays. However, we all know by now that a diet high in sugar is not at all connected to longevity, feeling great, or looking great! That’s why we have decided to share some simple, preventative tips …