10 Motivational Songs to Listen to During Your Next Workout
Bored with your current playlist? Add these songs for some extra motivation! “Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor “Lose Yourself” – Eminem “My Time”... Read More
Destress Your Day – How Exercise Affects Your Mental Health
I'm sure you've heard and maybe even experienced how exercise is an effective form of stress relief. Sometimes this can seem contradicting, since there is an immediate stress response on the body during physical activity. For many, the idea alone, of trying to squeeze in a workout can be stressful. So how exactly does exercise reduce stress?
Member Spotlight – Sarah Frank
Iron-Oak Fitness member, Sarah Frank, talks about about herself and her experience at Iron-Oak.
Make This Year a Fitness Success
How You Can Set Achievable Goals With the New Year approaching, many of you are thinking and talking about those famous, “New Year Resolutions.” Whether... Read More
Improve Your Shoulder Mobility
Learn how to determine if you have shoulder mobility problems and how te get started correcting them.
Improve Your Hip and Ankle Mobility
By Brenda O’Hara, CPT It’s easy to get confused on the difference between flexibility and mobility. According to Dr Jaritt, chiropractor and certified strength and... Read More
Top 2 Reasons Endurance Athletes Need Strength Training
By Brenda O’Hara, Strength training is a crucial factor in training for endurance events of all distances. This includes, marathons, half marathons, Ironman distance... Read More
High Stress Can Hinder Fat Loss
High cortisol levels can cause a number of problems including trouble sleeping, weight gain, forgetfulness, depression, and even muscle loss. Here are some tips to help get levels back on track.
“I don’t have time.” = Nutrition BS
As a personal trainer, almost everyone I talk to says they don't have the time to prepare food. I say "BS."