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Wellness Wednesday: The Start to Getting Healthy

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on April 16, 2018

Health is a marathon not a sprint.

Getting started and creating healthy habits is the hardest part. Start with small, attainable goals and slowly add more. Before you know it, these goals will become habits and something you don’t even think about. A way to get started would be eating foods high in protein, foods high in protein tend to be low in calories. Foods to avoid are starchy, processed foods.

Foods that… Read more

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Workout Wednesday: Minimalist Workout

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on March 28, 2018

When space is tight don’t fright, you can still get a great workout in!

More often than not, equipment is limited or non existent in these scenarios. The only thing you will need is something you can lean on and put your feet on, a bed, chair, desk or anything that will support you. This will be a quick and intense workout that is sure to leave you pumped and out of breath.

The… Read more

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Increase Your Gym Productivity

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on March 14, 2018

There are many ways to stay active and healthy, but here are a few ways to stay productive and reach your goals at the gym!

Don’t spend half your time resting. Rest is important but be sure you’re keeping to avoid wasting time. I find it’s better to take longer breaks when lifting heavy meaning anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes. Otherwise keep the time to a max of 1 minute, this really shocks the… Read more

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My Opinion on Supplements

Posted by Peer Jack Mentors on February 21, 2018

Supplements can be an overwhelming topic of fitness. While I believe in trying to get as much nutrients from foods as possible, supplements can definitely be an added boost. Multivitamins are beneficial when taken regularly because not many of us are getting the proper amount of vitamins each day. You need proper daily intake of vitamins to build and to be in good general health. Protein shakes are very nice after workouts as your body needs protein… Read more

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Wobble Off the Gobble

Posted by nickr on November 29, 2017

Now that Thanksgiving is over and we are all stuffed with that delicious meal, I know leftovers are calling my name! But as I promised we have our post holiday workout on this lovely Wellness Wednesday to help us burn those delicious calories!

Who doesn’t love a good main course with a big side dish called exercise!!

Check out some of the foods you may have eaten during this holiday time, and its paired exercise!

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Shake Your Turkey Feathers

Posted by nickr on November 15, 2017

With Thanksgiving right around the corner 11/23, I figured we could all use a little pre-(meal) workout…stayed turned for the Turkey buster blog on how to work off all that delicious food.

Follow this awesome workout for the next few days in preparation for an amazing Thanksgiving dinner without feeling guilty!

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