Gainey Instructor of the Week: Nelsy

10 things you don’t know about Nelsy: 1) What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? Move to USA with my son. It has been a great crazy thing. 2) Do you prefer salty or sweet? Sweet 3) What’s your favorite vacation spot? Caribbean 4) Who is your favorite musical artist? Pitbull 5) How many [...]

Gainey Instructor of the Week: Beri

12 things you might not know about Beri: What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? the craziest thing I have ever done…. hold a baby lion when I was 5 years old. (thinking of it makes me realize i need to return to my daredevil ways):) Do You prefer chocolate or vanilla? Neither… cookies [...]

Mom’s The Word Poem Contest

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Gainey Instructor of the Week Kristin

10 Things You Did Not Know About Kristin: What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? Zip lined through the trees of Kauai in pouring down rain. Do you prefer salty or sweet? Sweet! I have the worse addiction to frozen yogurt from Yogurtology. If you looked in my freezer at any time of any [...]

Gainey Instructor of the Week: Linda

Nine things you may not have known about Linda! Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla protein shakes, and vanilla scented candles. Chocolate cake. All depends on what and when. I like both. What’s your favorite vacation spot? I have traveled to over 40 countries; so it is hard to pick one as a favorite. [...]

5 Rules to Turn Your Body Into a Calorie Burning Machine

Here are 5 rules to follow to turn your body into a calorie burning machine. Get your engine running all day long!  To accomplish this you need to get to a catabolic state of food break down.  To reach this catabolic state, you need to make sure that you are eating breakfast and eating every [...]

Tired, Busy & Don’t Know Where to Start?

This is a common statement that I always hear.  People struggle with getting started in a training program and most people are intimated of the gym.  The gym can be a scary place for both men and women.  It is tough to get started, but it is like anything else, you  must start somewhere.  The [...]

Village Healthy Living Tip – Yoga for Depression

Yoga is as good as medication for depression: Numerous studies show that regular yoga practice has a similar or better effect on mood elevation than SSRI drugs. Some great posture suggestions include Child Pose, Forward Bend, Modified Shoulder Stand (legs up against a wall), Cat/Cow Stretch, Gentle Back Bending or Bridge Poses, and Sitting or [...]

Gainey Instructor of the Week: Tawny

10 Fun Facts About Tawny Do you prefer sweets or salty? Salty and Sweet. Together! What’s your favorite vacation spot? St. Maarten. Who is your favorite musical artist and do you play a lot of their music in your classes? Sade and Yes. How many places have you lived in your life? 3 different cities, [...]

Happy Earth Day – Herbs Help You Lose Weight

In celebration of Earth Day today we want to help you stick to your diet. You don’t have to say goodbye to flavor just to lose weight. The right herbs and spices can go a long way in adding variety to your medical weight loss diet. Herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, chives, cilantro and paprika [...]