Oct 24

Oct 24 The Importance of Timing Your Nutrition Around Exercise

Fueling Your Body for Optimal Exercise Performance

Just like fueling a car before a drive, nourishing your body before, during, and after exercise is essential for optimal performance and recovery. Pre-exercise snacks can help prevent low blood sugar, enhance performance, and protect your muscles. Fueling during exercise becomes crucial for longer sessions, ensuring you can train effectively. Post-workout nutrition is equally important—consuming a balance of protein and carbohydrates within 30 minutes of your workout can help rebuild muscle and replenish glycogen stores.

Understanding your body’s needs and managing hydration and nutrition will not only improve your workouts but also support long-term fitness goals. Proper fueling strategies can help reduce muscle breakdown, support fat loss, and build muscle, ensuring you're ready for your next workout.

Stay consistent with your nutrition, focus on timing, and remember to hydrate well!

For more in-depth insights, read the full article and discover the importance of macronutrient balance for your exercise routine.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Evaluate Your Recovery Routine: Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Workouts

Katie Wilson

Nutrition

Recovery is just as important as your time in the gym. Proper recovery allows your body to rebuild, adapt, and become stronger. Without it, your efforts in the gym may not yield the results you want. Let’s break down the key components of a solid recovery routine and how you can ensure you're giving your body the rest it deserves.

Oct 3

Oct 3 Build a Stronger Future: Why You Should Start Strength Training Today

Katie Wilson

Strength Training

Research shows that beginning a strength training routine earlier makes maintenance much easier than trying to make drastic changes later in life. By incorporating strength training into your weekly routine, you can not only hold onto your muscle mass as you age but also enhance your independence, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being.

Jul 1

Jul 1 Providers I Love - Dr Carolyn Stone NMD

Katie Wilson

Providers I Love

Mar 2

Mar 2 Decoding Pain: Part 2 - Navigating the Complexities of Pain Perception

Katie Wilson

Strength Training

Pain is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, but by understanding its language and mechanisms, we can empower ourselves to take control of our well-being. Through the principles of neuroplasticity, mindful movement, and holistic lifestyle interventions, we can work towards reducing pain and restoring function.

Feb 28

Feb 28 Introducing Blessed Beauty Boutique!

Katie Wilson

Nutrition

Today I would like to introduce you to Isabella, owner and operator of Blessed Beauty Boutique! Isabella is an incredible and well educated, professional with a genuine desire to help her clients bring out their inner beauty.

Feb 19

Feb 19 Understanding the Language of the Body

Katie Wilson

Strength Training

In the symphony of sensations that make up our daily lives, pain can often be an unwelcome soloist. It's the body's way of communicating distress, discomfort, or danger, and understanding its language can empower us to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. So, let's embark on a journey into the complex mechanisms behind pain and how we can better interpret its messages.

Feb 13

Feb 13 Strengthening Connective Tissues: A Key to Aging Gracefully

Katie Wilson

Strength Training, Nutrition

Connective tissue, though often overlooked, plays a crucial role in our body's functionality and resilience. From providing support to our organs and bones to facilitating movement, connective tissue is indeed the glue that holds us together. However, as we age, the wear and tear on these tissues can lead to conditions like arthritis, causing pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there's a powerful ally in our fight against connective tissue degradation and arthritis: strength training.

Let's delve into the intricate relationship between connective tissue, arthritis, and strength training to understand how incorporating exercise into our routine can significantly impact our quality of life as we age.

Feb 6

Feb 6 Navigating the Complex Relationship Between People and Eating

Katie Wilson

our relationship with food is multifaceted and deeply interconnected with our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By acknowledging the complexities of this relationship and adopting mindful eating habits, we can nourish our bodies, support our health, and cultivate a positive relationship with food that enriches our lives. Remember, you are not defined by your eating habits, but rather empowered to make choices that prioritize your overall health and well-being.

Feb 4

Feb 4 Optimizing Metabolism through Muscles and Exercise; Understanding Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolic Flexibility

Katie Wilson

People are unique, and so is their metabolism. From insulin sensitivity to hormone production, each individual's system operates differently. This uniqueness is why personalized nutrition is crucial. In this blog, we will delve into the complex interplay of muscles, metabolism, and exercise, exploring macronutrients, fat mobilization, metabolic flexibility, and the impact of exercise on ATP production.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Meal Prep like a Pro

Katie Wilson

Nutrition

meal prepping is a powerful tool that can revolutionize your approach to food. By following this guide, you'll be equipped to find a version of meal prep that works best for you, save time and money, and make healthier choices and a better life!

Jan 25

Jan 25 Meet Nicky DPT

Katie Wilson

Hey everyone! My name is Nicky Owens, PT, DPT, Cert DN. and I am a native Phoenician! I have been a Physical Therapist for 8 years in the outpatient orthopedics field and I specialize in myofascial release via tools and cupping, dry needling, spinal manipulations, blood flow restriction, and overall rehab from injuries.