Exercise

Exercise is Medicine So much good… Why wouldn’t you do it? People complain about “having to exercise” all of the time, I think it’s time to look at it in a different light, focusing on the many benefits. There are so many different things you can do to move your body and so many benefits […]

You don’t have to do it alone Let’s face it, getting motivated to exercise can be a tough task, there are so many other things you have to do or want to do.  That is the first reason an accountability buddy is important, it’s someone to give you that tap on the shoulder to say,

It’s easy to be lazy We all know how easy it is to plop ourselves down in front of the TV or on a device or computer and before you know it we’ve spent hours “wasting” precious time. In the fitness business we hear over and over again, “I don’t have time to exercise.” I am certain if

My Mantra Anyone who walks through the front door at Coach Mel’s Group Fitness studio sees my mantra clearly displayed on the wall. This mantra came from “my story” of being diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing a bilateral mastectomy, and then running in a 5-mile road race just 1 month later. How was I able

Consistency sprinkled with some variety on top is what it takes to make an effective exercise plan. How much should you exercise? You have to show up and do the work.  Getting to the gym, or outside, or in front of your tv/computer to do a workout needs to happen on a REGULAR basis for

Your Brain on Exercise We all know that exercise has many benefits but what you may not realize is that certain types of exercise actually increase cell production in the brain and reduce brain atrophy as we age!   First let’s talk about the mental benefits of exercise.  Exercise has shown to improve your mood, reduce stress, increase