The ME TOO movement sparked a national crusade to help show survivors of sexual abuse that they are not alone, improve awareness and show just how widespread assaults truly are.

“Progress, not perfection” is an often-used phrase in recovery circles.  Its origin is the 12-step program of AA. But the importance of these words could resonate as a kind of mantra for everyone dealing with change.

Typically, we know to hydrate when we exercise and when it’s hot outside.  But did you know that hydration is just as important during the winter months? 

When I expanded my studio in 2015, I purchased a commercial grade pull-up bar with high hopes of having pull-up contests.  That dream was only recently made into a reality when a few of my clients became passionate about pull-ups.  

With the bells chiming and ringing in 2022, aren’t we all looking for easy and quick remedies to relieve some of our stress? A simple technique called EFT tapping could be your answer!

Ashley Biryla and her family are thrilled to combine their two passions – skiing and cycling – and share them with others at HoliMont this winter.

Thanks to The Cancer Services Program of Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties, free screenings for cervical cancer are locally available for people without insurance.

If your right arm has ever confidently banged out a set of bicep curls or rows at the gym while the left has struggled to keep up, you know what it feels like when one side of your body is stronger than the other.

Bi-Polar disorder is a mental health disorder associated with periods of mood swings shifting from depressive lows to manic highs. Bi-Polar disorders are very common, affecting more than 3 million people per year.

Through my years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I have noticed the one main ingredient that keeps people from reaching their fitness goals. That ingredient is CONSISTENCY!

Looking to get healthy in the new year? Whether mentally or physically, we’ve gathered a list of local health and fitness opportunities to kick-start your 2022 journey!

As the days get darker and the air gets colder at the start of the winter months, humanity prepares to celebrate the year they have had and the return of light moving forward with a myriad of religious holidays.

The holidays can be a real challenging time of year for your waistline and fitness routines. You may wonder, “Is it possible to celebrate the season without packing on extra pounds?” The answer is YES!  

Working out can be tough and tiring. Of course, challenging yourself a little more each time you exercise is necessary, but one small thing that can make a big difference is paying attention to your breathing.

As the month of December is here and you find yourself either itching to or procrastinating preparing for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, psychologists say DECORATE AWAY - it can make you more happy. 

There are multiple parts to every exercise - pushing and pulling, raising and lowering. And while it may sound odd to break up a single exercise into multiple parts, there are advantages to understanding each.

November November November … the month of GRATITUDE. With the crisp leaves under our feet and snowflakes/birds soon flying in, it truly is a splendid time of year to reflect, give thanks, and explore the virtue of gratitude.

How many New Year's Eves have you spent vowing to get more fit in the coming year? And how many times have you failed to follow through?  Fall, on the other hand, is a great time to start a fitness program.

Being present throughout the experience of our life is an everyday practice. Many times a day I have to remind myself that it is unnecessary to stress about the future to-do’s or building up expectations.

When it comes to our health and fitness routines, finding balance is top of mind. But something we pay little attention to: how our bodies can slowly but surely shift out of balance just from reacting to daily events.