Fitness & Health

Olympic and professional athletes, and even your friend who wins every tennis match—is their athleticism based wholly on genetics or are they affected by something more?

Visiting the gym during the first few weeks of January can be overwhelming. While motivation levels are at an all-time high, like clockwork, by February many people fall off the fitness wagon. Here are 5 tips for making your fitness goals stick year-round:

Valley personal trainer, Karen Mullarkey, explains the mentality behind fasted cardio, how it “works”, and why it may not be right for everyone. As …

Personal trainer Karen Mullarkey shares her favorite healthy dishes at 10 popular restaurants around the Valley. Eighty-five percent of staying fit is what we …

Karen Mullarkey shares 5 ways to crush your fitness goals this winter. The secret recipe? A combination of setting goals, mixing things up and, …

Let’s face it, most of us fall short when it comes to the whole “clean eating” aspect of our fitness goals. While working out regularly is important to maintain a healthy physique, a balanced diet is actually 85% of the battle. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and the most hectic and stressful time of the year. While stress is prevalent in all our …

Say goodbye to Sunday scaries with these tips to enjoy the weekends to the fullest and wake up Monday feeling motivated and ready to take on the week ahead.

by Erin Mahoney, VP Education at International Sports Science Association The holidays are upon us and with them comes the endless parade of tasty …

Valley personal trainer and founder of Thrive Specialized Training, Ryan Read, shares his expert advice on enjoying the indulgences of the holidays while maintaining body …