What Does “Being Healthy” Mean to You? At a time of year while many people are writing their new year’s resolutions, we’re taking a different approach. Let’s face it, by February, many resolutions have already gone out the door – so why not be motivated by how far you have come, rather than how far […]
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Muscle of the Month: Quadriceps Last week coach Jeanmarie Scordino taught us about movement literacy and how to use understanding of movement basics and the physical laws of nature to get better exercise results. When asked why movement literacy is so important, Jeanmarie said, “Through examining the principles of movement literacy, we understand that the […]
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Do you have movement literacy? You are probably scratching your head wondering what movement literacy is. We understand reading literacy and even math literacy. In fact, our schools spend the majority of the day ensuring our children have the ability to develop both. Movement Literacy: The progressive and systematic development of an individual’s functional abilities. […]
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I have been on a low-sugar diet for health reasons for several months now. One of the things that I have learned is that it is not a quick fix! It is not an easy lifestyle, and the decision to go “Sugar Free” can be quite daunting. Sugar comes in many forms and that’s what […]
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Water Aerobics for Weight Loss Muscle of the Month: The Heart You might be thinking the heart is an organ not a muscle! An organ is defined as “a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.” A muscle is defined as “a bundle of fibrous tissues in a human […]
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By Laurie Denomme, BS, & Lori Sherlock, EdD Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training From Tabata to Timmons, everyone has their own take on how to deliver high intensity interval workouts. There is a simple explanation as to why so many programs involve HIIT…it works! On land, this type of training is reserved for advanced […]
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For many people, the holidays bring out family’s typical reactions. It feels as though no matter how happy or successful you are in your life, somehow your family has a different agenda—as in the cartoon below.
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What Does “Being Healthy” Mean to You? If you want to be successful in reaching your fitness goals, you have to develop consistent habits. Over the next few months, we’re giving you an inside look at how the WECOACH team members stay healthy and fit. You’ll also learn simple tips to help you feel and […]
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5 Hamstring Exercises You Can Do at Home Although the hamstrings are best known for their role in flexing the knee, you might be surprised to learn they do much more.
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DID YOU KNOW water currents increase core activity? Why is this important, and how can you use this information to get better results from your training? A stronger core can mean no more back pain, improved posture and even better balance.
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The focus on the feel of each move helps me know exactly what to do. I feel stronger. My balance is better. I just love these workouts!
