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Health & Wellness

Q&A with a Registered Dietitian

Diet plays a large role in reaching fitness goals. There are many myths about dieting out there so we wanted to bring in a registered dietitian to answer our member’s questions about dieting and nutrition.   Is a high protein diet necessary for weight loss?  A high protein diet isn’t necessary for weight loss. For weight […]

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Diet plays a large role in reaching fitness goals. There are many myths about dieting out there so we wanted to bring in a registered dietitian to answer our member’s questions about dieting and nutrition.   Is a high protein diet necessary for weight loss?  A high protein diet isn’t necessary for weight loss. For weight

How To Find Continued Results Even After Your Gym Workout

There are many myths and misconceptions about how to create a successful and healthy plan when you are not in the gym. On average, a little more than 3% of the week is spent on exercise in a gym. A typical gym-goer will spend around 1 hour a day 4 days a week inside the

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There are many myths and misconceptions about how to create a successful and healthy plan when you are not in the gym. On average, a little more than 3% of the week is spent on exercise in a gym. A typical gym-goer will spend around 1 hour a day 4 days a week inside the

Our Four Fitness Must-Read Books

Fitness is something that can unite us all and learning more about wellness is something we value at Mountainside. We’ve researched some of the best books regarding health, wellness, and fitness and we’re sharing our top four must-reads.. Read below to skip the stress and start turning pages! Superlife: The Five Simple Fixes That Will

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Fitness is something that can unite us all and learning more about wellness is something we value at Mountainside. We’ve researched some of the best books regarding health, wellness, and fitness and we’re sharing our top four must-reads.. Read below to skip the stress and start turning pages! Superlife: The Five Simple Fixes That Will

How to Practice Yoga with your Children

Getting your child to practice yoga with you might seem like a tall task but during these unprecedented times, children are also feeling stress and anxiety. A wonderful way to help your child manage these emotions is by introducing a simple yoga practice into their routine. Yoga for kids can look different than yoga for

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Getting your child to practice yoga with you might seem like a tall task but during these unprecedented times, children are also feeling stress and anxiety. A wonderful way to help your child manage these emotions is by introducing a simple yoga practice into their routine. Yoga for kids can look different than yoga for

4 Ways Exercise Improves Mental Health

When it comes to our overall health and wellness, the best place to start is your mental health. When you’re feeling depressed, anxious, confused, scared, or stressed, what do you do? Many people fall into patterns of eating junk food, watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, or other unhealthy behaviors. It’s time to get moving

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When it comes to our overall health and wellness, the best place to start is your mental health. When you’re feeling depressed, anxious, confused, scared, or stressed, what do you do? Many people fall into patterns of eating junk food, watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, or other unhealthy behaviors. It’s time to get moving

How To Make Your At-Home Workouts More Challenging 

Mountainside Fitness clubs may be closed but at-home workouts are open!  Although 2020 has had its share of hardships, loss, and canceled plans, there are a few things that are not canceled: staying healthy. Maintaining mental and physical health should be a top priority even in uncertain times. We want our members to be mentally and

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Mountainside Fitness clubs may be closed but at-home workouts are open!  Although 2020 has had its share of hardships, loss, and canceled plans, there are a few things that are not canceled: staying healthy. Maintaining mental and physical health should be a top priority even in uncertain times. We want our members to be mentally and

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Confessions of a Group Fitness Instructor

While the gym can be a positive and uplifting community of people, the reality is that people have bad days. Some people pass judgment and others fall victim to comparing their bodies to another. In a perfect world, I would have the ability to convince myself and everyone else that we are perfect just as

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While the gym can be a positive and uplifting community of people, the reality is that people have bad days. Some people pass judgment and others fall victim to comparing their bodies to another. In a perfect world, I would have the ability to convince myself and everyone else that we are perfect just as

Why Taking a Rest Day is Essential for Your Body and Mind

If you are someone who is married to the glow up game and find yourself always pushing yourself with intense workouts everyday, you need to commit to the rest day as well. Studies have shown that there are mental and physical health benefits to the rest period. You might feel sluggish taking a day or

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If you are someone who is married to the glow up game and find yourself always pushing yourself with intense workouts everyday, you need to commit to the rest day as well. Studies have shown that there are mental and physical health benefits to the rest period. You might feel sluggish taking a day or

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Understanding Yoga as a Practice

Yoga is a practice. The history extends back 5,000 years to ancient Indian philosophy! I joined Mountainside as a member in 2014 and I was curious to try new group fitness classes that I hadn’t tried before. Classes like Power, Flow, or Yin became a part of my daily schedule. Then one day in class

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Yoga is a practice. The history extends back 5,000 years to ancient Indian philosophy! I joined Mountainside as a member in 2014 and I was curious to try new group fitness classes that I hadn’t tried before. Classes like Power, Flow, or Yin became a part of my daily schedule. Then one day in class

Health and Fitness Podcasts You’ll Love

Are you bored of your playlists? Do you need a little motivation? Could you benefit from podcasts that will educate you on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle? Here is a list of four health related podcasts and our favorite episodes from each one.    Mindpump: Raw Fitness Truth  This engaging podcast is hosted and created by

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Are you bored of your playlists? Do you need a little motivation? Could you benefit from podcasts that will educate you on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle? Here is a list of four health related podcasts and our favorite episodes from each one.    Mindpump: Raw Fitness Truth  This engaging podcast is hosted and created by