Client Spotlight Saturday: Laura Kuiper
This week’s Client Spotlight Saturday is Laura Kuiper! She turned 60 years young this past year and is stronger than she has ever been. Longevity is her focus as she is setting the example for her 3 daughters. Let Laura’s story inspire you! “I’ve always enjoyed working out, but did it at home while my […]
Nutrition Myth vs Fact: Vegetable Oil Is Better Than Butter
There are alternatives to butter and vegetable oil. Rather than slathering bread with margarine or dairy butter, consider spreads without trans fat and with the lowest amount of saturated fat. Alternatives include nut and seed butters, mashed avocado and hummus, all of which offer a better-than-butter fat mix. Even peanut butter is an option, as […]
High Reps Low Weight? Low Weight High Reps?
This is a common fitness question; so I thought I’d answer it today. As usual, there is no definitive answer; it really depends on your goals. Generally, lower reps are better for building strength and muscle, higher reps are better for building muscular endurance. It’s a good idea to incorporate both into your training, which […]
Debunking the Myth: Lifting Weights Will Not Make Women Bulky
Lifting weights is a great way to improve overall fitness, build muscle, and increase strength. However, one common misconception is that lifting weights will make women bulky. This is absolutely not true. First, women naturally have lower levels of testosterone, the hormone responsible for muscle growth, compared to men. This means that women’s bodies are […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT SATURDAY: Jennifer Foley
This week’s Client Spotlight Saturday is Jennifer Foley! There’s not a day that goes by when she’s not smiling! She come in, do the work, and stays positive the whole time. You can read her story here: “The problem I had before HEALTH3 was consistency. Being a busy mom with a full-time job made it […]
Nutrition Myth vs Fact By Nutrition Coach Jen: Macronutrient Ratios Matter More Than Diet Quality
Hear me out. Macros matter, but so does the quality of your food! When following macros it’s easy to add in all the foods you still want to eat! Then add in fruits, veggies, fiber and whatever else fits your macros. For example… 300 calorie pop tart vs 300 calorie oatmeal with egg whites. There’s […]
Exercise Your Way to Emotional Wellness: How Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mood and Reduce Stress
Exercising is not only good for our physical health, but it can also greatly improve our emotional state. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, improve mood, and increase feelings of well-being. One way that exercise improves our emotional state is by releasing endorphins, also known as “feel-good hormones.” These […]
Starting a Workout Routine: Tips for Motivating Women Over 35
Women often have many responsibilities and demands on their time, making it easy to put their own health and fitness on the back burner. I have trained over a thousand women in my 10 years+ as a personal trainer and coach. However, it’s important to remember that our health and well-being should be a top […]
Client Spotlight Saturday
This week’s Client Spotlight Saturday is Christine Powers! She wanted to rekindle her “inner bad a$$” and at 49 years old she has done that since joining in September! She trained 2x/wk in personal training and 1-2x/wk in large group training. You can read her story here: “I started at H3 in September 2022, and […]
Nutrition Myth vs Fact From Nutrition Coach Jen
The truth is a gluten-free diet isn’t a “healthier” diet. Gluten really gets a bad rap. If I didn’t have celiac disease I would be eating gluten. I believe that more people have a dairy sensitivity. Milk is in breads, muffins, and cakes. Most will experience bloating and stomach issues and it’s possible that dairy […]
