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Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda

Let me give you some great fitness advice. Open a calendar, any calendar. Look over the next month. See those boxes and that stretch of time? That’s opportunity knocking. There’s your fresh start. It’s your commitment to trying a healthier, stronger, and more disciplined lifestyle. And all you need is one month (or less!). I…

WOW – 3-28-16

The WOW, or Workout of the Week, is a short workout that you can do on your own as an add-on to your training. These workouts are designed to be mostly equipment free (so you can do them anywhere) and of medium to high intensity. Modify as needed depending on your fitness level and intensity…

We HEART…b.good restaurant

Believe it or not, people ask my team and me for our opinions all the time. We get asked everything – recommendations for restaurants, plumbers, or where to get the best fitness gear. The “WE HEART…” section is a resource guide of sorts featuring a business that my team and/or I frequent and “love” for…

House Bound Workout – The 1/23/16 Edition

Time for our first Snow Day workout of 2016! Do one round of the following: 2 Push-ups 10/10 Single Leg Foot Elevated Glute Bridges 4 Push-ups 10/10 Foot Elevated SLGB 6 Push-ups 10/10 Foot Elevated SLGB 8 Push-ups 10/10 Foot Elevated SLGB 10 Push-ups 10/10 Foot Elevated SLGB Have a Kettlebell? Start and end…

12 Days Fitness Challenge – Workout 22: Half and Half

Your mission: Complete twelve workouts between November 30th and January 3rd. If you’re a Performance Fitness member these twelve workouts can be any combination of personal training sessions, group training classes, a DIY workout from the Performance Fitness Exercise Guide (don’t have a PFit Exercise Guide? email us and get one!), a WOW, or one…

12 Days Challenge – Workout 20: The Bear

Your mission: Complete twelve workouts between November 30th and January 3rd. If you’re a Performance Fitness member these twelve workouts can be any combination of personal training sessions, group training classes, a DIY workout from the Performance Fitness Exercise Guide (don’t have a PFit Exercise Guide? email us and get one!), a WOW, or one…

WOW!/12 Days Challenge: Workout 1 – Who do we appreciate?

Your mission: Complete twelve workouts between November 30th and January 3rd. If you’re a Performance Fitness member these 12 workouts can be any combination of personal training sessions, group training classes, a DIY workout from the Performance Fitness Exercise Guide (don’t have a PFit Exercise Guide? Email us and get one!), a WOW, or one…

Client Spotlight – Meet Chris Dorian

Meet boot camper Chris Dorian. She’s been working out with us at Performance Fitness for five years and has participated in several of our clean eating challenges, which have changed her lifelong eating habits. Chris loves the variety of classes we offer at Performance Fitness and the community we foster. She’s a great addition to…

Don’t Let Superstition Overthrow Your Goals

Unexpectedly, a few weeks ago, I had a major aha about goal-setting and superstition. And it all started with a few goldfish. This epiphany grew into a wider realization of a major roadblock that holds us back from attaining our goals. One chilly September day, my son, my friend, and I were at the Broomall…

Mind-Body Connection – No Yoga Required

When you think of mind-body connections and fitness, it’s likely that you first think of yoga, which has cornered the market on the mind-body experience for years. However, there are plenty of other ways to find a deeper connection within yourself without doing downward facing dog. Not that there’s anything wrong with getting in your…