What’s your plan for today? When asked that question most people start listing off errands, work deadlines, chores, or plans for their children. Self-care is rarely mentioned. We sometimes feel guilty setting aside time for ourselves, but we shouldn’t! Self-care plays a vital role in stress relief and staying healthy, especially when many of us […]
Lifestyle
Maintaining Mobility and Flexibility from Home
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling very stiff due to sitting around during quarantine. I go on multiple walks and exercise every day, but my muscles are still tense. Our bodies aren’t designed to be inactive. I’ve started implementing a daily flexibility and mobility routine to loosen up. It’s also a nice way […]
Stay Connected
One of the biggest reasons I love AddeoFit is the community. Every time you walk through the door you see clients supporting and motivating one another with smiles on their faces. Not being able to go into the gym due to the coronavirus is difficult for all of us. However, we can still stay connected […]
The Truth About Fat
The word fat is often associated with negative connotations. Here’s the good news: not all fat is bad! In fact, you should be eating 20-35% of your daily calories from fat. So many delicious foods come to mind from avocados to salmon to a new favorite of mine, chili garlic cashews. They add amazing texture […]
The Power of Sleep
Sleep: We all need it, but 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough of it. When life gets busy it seems like sleep is the easiest thing for people to cut out. However, sleep deprivation has major consequences on both your physical and mental health. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours per night is crucial to […]
Complete Protein
From animal-based to plant-based there is an abundance of sources to choose from to meet your protein needs. These choices can be categorized as “complete” or “incomplete” proteins. A complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids necessary to your diet. The human body uses these amino acids as building blocks to make protein vital […]
Back-up Bodyweight Workout
Sometimes getting to the gym just isn’t in the cards for the day. You may have to stay home because your child is sick, you’re traveling for work, or your schedule is completely booked. Squeezing in a 30-minute bodyweight workout is a great solution for times like these. You can do the following workout anywhere. […]