Simple Ways to Make Sure You Feel Your Best This Summer
Inflammation is the root of many health conditions including and not limited to heart disease and arthritis. Finding ways to reduce inflammation during summertime is particularly important since hotter temperatures make chronic inflammation symptoms worse. Here are three ways to reduce inflammation and get to feeling your best. 1. Lower sugar intake There are two main […]
Eating for the Summer Season
Summertime is the season with the greatest variety of fruits and vegetables available. They are the perfect fuel for active days with activities like hiking, biking, tennis or a long day of golf. Staying hydrated and well-nourished to match the energy output is key. Luckily, fruits and vegetables are filled with water, clean carbs and […]
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee and tea are the most often-consumed beverages. People socialize over coffee and tea and for others, it is a necessity to help them get through the day. Not only does it provide comfort, it also provides health benefits. Coffee and tea have long been recognized for their beneficial properties, which largely come from caffeine […]
The Science Behind Hanger
Urban Dictionary defined “hangry” as lack of food which often causes one to be angry, frustrated or both. While Urban Dictionary may not be the most reliable source, there is an actual science behind this new-age word. It is true that most of us have experienced the grouchiness that takes over when we’ve gone too […]
Pre-Atascadero Wine Fest ‘WINE’d UP ‘Pop-Up’ Classes in Sunken Gardens
Kennedy Club Fitness-Atascadero is partnering with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and City of Atascadero to offer a lifestyle element to this year’s Central Coast Reserve –formerly known as the Atascadero Wine Festival. Kennedy is offering two ‘Pop-Up’ classes, free and open to the public the morning of the wine festival, Saturday, June 22nd in Sunken […]
Mental Health and Exercise
While it is evident that there is a direct benefit of regular exercise and physical activity to appearance and physical performance, few people are aware that it also greatly improves the overall mental health. Recent research strongly suggests that improved mental health is an important and often-overlooked outcome of regular exercise. Here are ways […]
10 Good Reasons to Eat More Protein
Most of us eat enough protein to prevent a deficiency however we may benefit from replacing some carbohydrates or fats in our diet with protein as it plays so many important roles in the body: · Protein helps to control our appetite. It reduces our hunger hormone and increases hormones that help us feel full. […]
The One Exercise Everyone Should Do Before Lifting Weights
Although we may be active at times during the day, many of us still spend a significant amount of our day in sedentary activities such as sitting at a desk or in a commute. The result of this sedentary time is shortened and flexed hips, rounded back, inwardly rotated shoulders and limited action from […]
Checklist for Improving Your Sleep
Good healthy sleep habits which also referred to as good sleep hygiene can make a big difference to improving our physical and mental health. Ensuring we get enough good quality sleep is a very important part of looking after our wellbeing. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the following tips are key to helping you […]
Kennedy Club Fitness Collects Hundreds of Easter Baskets for Local Kids
Members of Kennedy Club Fitness Arroyo Grande have generously donated time and money over the past couple of years to provide over 5,000 Easter Baskets for our county’s disadvantaged youth. Says Joy Danley, personal trainer for Kennedy Club Fitness and event organizer, “Every year I am overwhelmed with our member’s response. This year we collected […]