Staying Fit In The Heat

Jul 31, 2015 | Fit Tips

With the temperatures hitting 85+ degrees here in cool, green Asheville; even the most energetic fitness enthusiasts can become lethargic. Here are some tips to help keep your energy and fitness levels high when you just can’t handle the heat! Find the AC –...

Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors in the Winter

Feb 25, 2015 | Fit Tips

Dressing in layers, protecting your hands and feet, and paying attention to the forecast can help you stay safe and warm while exercising outdoors in cold weather. Cold weather can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. And if you’re not as motivated,...

Muscle Conditioning

Dec 26, 2014 | Fit Tips

We all know that muscle conditioning is an essential part of staying fit, but which muscle conditioning exercises should YOU specifically be doing? There are literally hundreds of different exercises and thousands of variations you could perform to get the results you...

My Heel Hurts! Do I have Plantar Faciitis (PF)?

Dec 3, 2013 | Fit Tips, Physical Therapy Corner

Did you know that up to 10% of our population will experience heel pain at some point in their lifetime? Sometimes this can be Plantar Fasciitis (PF). PF is not diagnosed with a specific test, but rather by a pattern of symptoms. These include: pain that starts...

CORE EXERCISES

Aug 25, 2013 | Fit Tips

I know you all have read articles, heard news blurbs and listened to all of us stress the important of having a strong core.  But we wanted to remind you how important working on this area is.  Most people don’t realize that without a strong core your risk of injury...