We are taking this opportunity to connect with our community, keep our members informed, and share tips and tricks from our trainers, program directors, and staff members! We hope you will stay tuned and follow along!
I believe that all possibilities exist. This is a belief about which I am rather passionate. I think it’s all out there…every opportunity, formula, synchronicity…all existing in our magical Universe. It is such an exciting awareness to have, and I am grateful for this unshakeable knowing, never more so than when I am far away from feeling its truth in my life. Read More …
Halloween is over but now comes a slew of more holidays which are full of family, friends, great food, and great memories. But they aren’t always compatible with a healthy lifestyle. When the holiday season rolls around, it’s easy to get a little lax on the healthy eating and exercise habits that we try to maintain the rest of the year. The festive parties and holiday stress can impact our overall well-being from Halloween, through Thanksgiving, to New Year’s Read More …
With football season in full swing, you may wonder how one of the most famous players stays healthy enough to keep playing well into his 40s. The answer may surprise you – Tom Brady’s wellness routine is quite simple, and achievable by everyone. Read More …
Fall is right around the corner! After a long hot summer we look forward to more outdoor activities such as walks and hikes, biking, running, playing Pickleball, golf or tennis and even raking leaves. Let’s be prepared to handle the changes with enhanced and specific strength and cardio exercise to reduce the risk of injury. Functional strength training in the gym can transfer benefits over to any activity you will be doing in the fall season! Read More …
While I eagerly await the next season of the TV series Ted Lasso, I find myself dialing back to re-watch and recapture snippets of the magic that this show has created in its 2 seasons. Ted Lasso aired during a time in our lives where many of us felt anchor-less and perhaps found it hard to find a bright side to life. Enter this unconventional, charming hero who only ever drinks water from a glass that is half full. Read More …
See what you are MADE OF and learn why BMI is NOT a good indicator of overall health!
We are proud to announce that the Fitness Center now has an InBody H20N machine that is not like a common scale. Read More …
Leah’s Life at The Connection
Leah first came to The Connection via the after school program. She has fond memories of her time in The Connection’s after school program, especially recalling the impact and inspiration of staff like Michelle Stelluto. Read More …
By Valerie Ross, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and NASM certified Personal Trainer
Stress is part of life and affects everyone. Our bodies are designed to deal with it by activating our “fight or flight” response. However, when its chronic, stress can become overwhelming and unhealthy for us mentally and physically. Read More …
The Benefits of Cross-Training You may be a dedicated swimmer, one sport athlete, a runner, or only do group fitness classes. Everyone has their favorite exercise. But we can overdo it, leading to overuse injuries or mental burnout. If you aren’t cross-training you could be setting yourself up for one of these undesired results. What Read More …
This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and /or a Personal Trainer. WHAT and HOW MUCH you eat is crucial. The amount of protein you need depends on gender, weight, goals and level of activity. Lean meats Read More …