Fitness & Nutrition Tips

3 Posture Tips to Get the Most out of a Core Workout   At IF Concord and IF Manchester we are all about telling our clients that good posture is important, even during exercise. Quick posture checks before and during a core exercise routine can help you avoid injury and squeeze the biggest benefit from…

Look – We know it’s easy to get stuck on the scale when you want to change your body. You are not alone, who hasn’t been guilty of this?   But today we wanted to share some other ways you can check in with yourself to see you’re making progress…even if the number on the…

‘Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you were meant to be’ ~George Sheehan

Don’t Skip Meals!   You can’t cut corners and skip meals to get long lasting results!! One fact about skipping meals is that it can increase your stress levels.  When you skip meals, the body releases adrenaline and other hormones to help give you the energy you need to keep moving. The problem is, over…

Nutritional Value of Peaches Peaches store a broad range of nutrients that are vital for the healthy functioning of the body. Peaches are a rich provider of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). They are also a good source of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), vitamin K (phylloquinone), vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B-6, folate, and pantothenic acid. Peaches also offer a rich treasure of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, and copper. Peaches are low in…

‘If you say can’t you’re restricting what you can do, or ever will do.’  ~Michael Phelps

I know you are an absolutely amazing human. You show up powerfully in the world, give so much of yourself, and you’re the best for others that you could possibly be. So, why do we often struggle so much to love ourselves? Seriously…we spend all day taking care of business and forget to acknowledge all…

Does Muscle Mass Decline with Age? Many people hate to see the number on the scale go up as they grow older. But they don’t realize that as they’re gaining weight, they’re losing muscle too. The average person loses about 1% of muscle every year after about age 50. A couple reasons for this is lower levels of…

‘ When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.’  ~Kristin Armstrong

Backyard Games to Help You Burn Calories Summer is the time for family, friends, and fun! Keep yourself active while burning a few calories and having fun while doing it! Here are 5 fun outdoor games to play this summer! Ultimate Frisbee If you haven’t ever played Ultimate Frisbee, you don’t know what you’re missing.…