Stay Active This Summer in Columbia, South Carolina! It’s summer time! Don’t waste your summer sitting at home, get out and be active while having fun. Columbia provides lots of fun opportunities, so don’t miss out on all the action! You don’t have to workout in a gym to reap the benefits of exercise. Research […]

This Father’s Day, let’s try something different for dad! Instead of cooking the same old boring hotdogs and hamburgers loaded with unwanted saturated fat and loads of calories, get dad out of bed early for a fun workout/activity. Follow that up with our Father’s Day healthy cookout menu consisting of lean protein, fresh produce, and […]

Do you love salmon as much as we do? Learn why this nutrient-packed superfood should be part of your diet. We always hear about kale, pomegranates, and blueberries as being superfoods. However, there is one you probably already eat and don’t realize all its health benefits: salmon. How does it sound to relieve muscle soreness, build […]

This video demonstrates 4 exercises with 2 pieces of equipment to help alleviate low back pain during pregnancy. Even if you’re not pregnant but are experiencing low back pain, you can implement these exercises. Well I’m a little late in posting this video! My husband and I just finished selling our old house, buying a […]

Nutrition Label – The Facts Most food manufactures have until July 26th 2018 to comply with the changes made by the FDA. These changes were made to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will hopefully make it easier for consumers […]

Ready to get tactical with sports nutrition? This guest blog by Sean Vander Veer provides a meal plan for supporting the physical demands of military and first-responder careers. As a police officer, firefighter, or a member of active Military, the physical demands on your body can be tremendous. At any moment you can be placed […]

Learn the Basics of Military Performance Training Guest Blogger Sean Vander Veer breaks down the focus behind military performance training. Military performance training is different from traditional strength, bodybuilding or speed and agility training. The program must focus on preparing the individual to become an athlete in an arena where results and finishing the task […]

Can a healthy diet include alcohol? That’s the question of the day! So you are aware of the obvious effects of alcohol on the body, it alters our judgment and makes us slower to reflexes. You may be wondering how much is too much and is it healthy to include a diet with alcohol. Read on to […]

There are so many benefits of exercise during pregnancy, yet still many questions arise when trying to stay physically active during pregnancy. So lets talk about the benefits of exercise and lay down some guidelines to help you stay safe! Before starting a workout regimen, you need to change your mindset about what your goals are. It’s […]

Next up in our Fit Mom To-Be series is how to workout during your pregnancy. Exercise seems to be overlooked as an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Many think “I can ‘t workout…it’ll harm the baby!” I’ve been told multiple times by multiple people, “you can’t lift weights while pregnant!” The truth is you […]