Catching solid Z’s is a critical piece of the puzzle to staying healthy. But sleeping well may be easier said than done. One thing’s for sure: You can’t just expect it to happen. Here’s what the pros say about how to get better sleep. 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time...
Nutrition isn’t just about what you eat or how much you eat. All too often, we punish ourselves for indulging in so-called bad foods and reward ourselves when we resist them. Find out how you can stick to your healthy eating habits long term and maintain a positive nutrition mindset. Consider your current attitude toward...
Exos nutrition principles are simple: there’s a right time to fuel your workout, and a right mix of nutrients your body needs to perform at its best. Recovery is essential for muscles as we ask them to do hard work and get stronger, and without the right fuel, recovery takes longer. So, let’s break down...
If you find that the weather, family, or work obligations have impacted your workout groove, you’re not alone. Here are a few quick tips for reclaiming your workout routine to support a healthy lifestyle. Is the summer heat affecting your motivation to move? Try these tips for safe summer workouts and get moving. Tip No....
Try something new this month and take full advantage of the variety of group exercise and new small group fitness classes at Mercy Fitness Center.
Connect and grow your support network at a local fitness center that offers group exercise, small-group and personal training, aquatics fitness, a new member app, and more.
Learn how to power nap, you can refresh and re-energize while you work on improving total sleep quantity and quality. We all know there aren’t enough hours in the day, and getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is just a dream for most of us. Luckily, a nap may be just the ticket to...
The mindful movement experts at Exos know that fitness is good for your brain. Physical improvements like weight loss and getting stronger or faster are great benefits of regular movement. To experience enhanced mental health benefits requires that we also practice a mind-body connection while we exercise. The trick to maximizing the mental benefits of...
Mental resilience is a phrase we’ve heard a lot lately, but what does it really mean, and what is grit? Perhaps more importantly, how can we develop both to help us reach our goals and keep working when we want to quit? What is mental resilience? Put simply, mental resilience is our ability to maintain...
Do you need a rest day? Here are five sure signs your body is telling you to add a day of active or passive recovery to your workout schedule.