Wellness Blog

This is the second post in a two part series on how a hot tub can improve your fitness routine. Read part one here. A fully integrated workout strategy should go beyond the actual workout to include important essentials such as nutrition, rest and recovery time. Can I Stretch In My Hot Tub? Dynamic stretching

Ideas for stretching muscles have varied over the years, but the last decade has negated nearly all of them.  Until recently, the recommended preparation for most workouts involved “static stretching.” You’d stretch different muscles by pulling them to their limit and holding the stretch for 30 seconds, then release and repeat.  What’s wrong with static

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to burn more calories: vary your walking speed. I know you’re thinking that I have a knack for stating the obvious but did you know that walking just a little bit faster or performing whatever cardio exercise you prefer a little bit faster for part of the

When people are interested in improving and transforming themselves they often attempt changes on a monumental scale. Starting small, however, offers a better chance for success, and early success can help you move to the next step. Ready to begin the transformation process? One way to start – try kicking a bad habit. This post

So…what do you call it, a “hot tub” or a “spa?” What’s the difference between a hot tub and a spa? When you’re searching them online, you probably use “hot tub” to avoid finding a bunch of places that want to do your nails and place flat, warm rocks up and down your back. But

Over the years, exercise experts have published their opinions about which time of day is the best for exercise, but many of these opinions were just theories. For example, it was believed that if you worked out before bed, your metabolism would continue to cook off calories while you slept. If you could fall asleep,