Have you ever had a coach or trainer? Did you know there is a difference with the two? And certainly a difference in your results of not having one? Many people want to lose weight, feel better, fit in their clothes so they get a gym membership and just start lifting or jumping in classes…
DetailsSummer is coming to a fast close and many people are looking to fall to get a fresh start on feeling great, getting back into their clothes, and most of all getting back into a routine. There is so much to know when you’re first starting out or getting back to a new fitness routine.…
DetailsYou likely already know that your attitude makes a huge difference in the success of your day. This daily success can be anything from a ‘to-do list to managing tricky relationships in your family or at work. One great way to give yourself an attitude bump is by acknowledging your daily or weekly wins. Why…
DetailsThere are many benefits of exercise, such as weight loss, improved muscle tone, and boosted energy. Not to mention improving overall health and reducing the risk of lifestyle-related diseases. Did you know that exercise can improve the health and appearance of your skin and make you look more youthful? It’s true. Research has shown that…
DetailsWhenever someone wants to discuss joining us at Impowered Fitness, we always have a goal-setting discussion. Have you ever had one for yourself? This helps you with clarity of what you desire for yourself and defines your ‘why’ to help get and keep you motivated. We generally talk about your long-term and short-term goals. If…
DetailsWith things opening up, vacations are back on the table for many of us. There’s something rejuvenating and therapeutic about getting away, and it’s one of the things I personally missed the most during the pandemic. It’s important to remember that going away doesn’t have to mean taking a complete vacation from your healthy lifestyle…
DetailsYou’ve no doubt heard about the study of “The Biggest Loser” contestants showing that most regained nearly all the weight they’d lost on the show. Pretty discouraging, right? Actually, given the extreme diets and exercise protocols used on the show, it’s not surprising. And it’s why I’m very suspicious when someone comes to me and…
DetailsIf you’re like most people, you may have slipped up with your nutrition over the weekend. It’s normal. It happens. But if this is a recurring pattern for you — enough that you’re troubled by it — then I’d like to share a short but effective exercise you can try to help get to…
DetailsIf you’ve ever committed to starting an exercise or nutrition program, there were probably a few key factors that were motivating you to make a change. Right? Maybe you were fed up with your current situation — clothes not fitting, energy non-existent, a body you don’t recognize when you look in the mirror. Maybe (though, hopefully…
DetailsI had a client ask me an interesting question the other day: “What do you know about losing weight?” Talk about getting right to the point. “A lot,” I told her. And then I went over a few key components that support healthy weight loss like strength training, drinking plenty of water and getting plenty…
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