“I’ll start Monday.” How many times have you said that? You’re ready to get started on something new but for some reason just can’t commit to starting today. Well this time of year it’s REALLY tempting to say “I’ll start in January.” We all like the feeling of a fresh start that the new year […]

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] Scroll down for a video version! A quick, easy tabata style workout that fits ALL fitness levels. Getting in the Thanksgiving spirit we thought we would find exercises to spell out GRATEFUL. How to complete: Each exercise will consist of 20 seconds of work, followed by […]

When we first set goals (like last New Years :P) we tend to shoot for the stars. *Read more on goal setting here.  But no one really talks about what happens when we see all the people whose opinions we really care about. Does Aunt Matilda give us the once over, like she’s clearly disappointed? […]

Small Business Saturday Promos… on Friday!?! Ok, so Mother Nature has her own set of plans this weekend and with the strong potential for a blizzard, we figured we should do our Small Business Saturday promos Friday! (Too early to call if our hours Saturday & Sunday will be impacted by the storm, but stay […]

The Truth About Fitness Trackers The Not-So-Good You get done with a workout. You check your watch/tracking device. What do you check? Our guess, the calories.  We love a good fitness tracker. Most of our team has one – just don’t get us started on what brand to get – there’s not enough room here […]

Proximal50 exists because Tana, our fearless leader, had a vision for what wellness could be in our community. While pursuing her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and then going on to get her doctorate in Physical Therapy, she saw firsthand the gap between healthcare & fitness – and that gap was at the expense of […]

Treating the whole body, not just the hole in the body. Often when a patient is experiencing knee pain, it’s because of issues (compensations, muscle weakness/tightness) in other areas. It’s important to look at the low back, hips/glutes, and ankles too. Here are 3 exercises that address the whole body. * These exercises are not […]

Starbucks sure made pumpkin flavor famous with its infamous PSL. But did you know that pumpkins (like actual pumpkin, not the flavor 😉 ) has quite a bit of nutritional benefit.  It’s an antioxidant – which reduces inflammation in the body It contains polyunsaturated fats (the GOOD fat! A nice crunchy alternative if you don’t […]

If you have picky eaters in your family, you already know the signs of when they dislike a meal: a blank stare, a turned-up nose, the plate pushed away. Instead of getting upset with their pickiness and falling into familiar mealtime battles, try a new tactic. Ask: “How can I make that better for you?” […]

Brandi Schmidt Licensed Counselor Gratitude Practicing gratitude is a simple and effective technique that allows for a positive change in your mindset. Gratitude is nothing more than expressing thanks for the daily occurrences in your life. Research indicates that practicing gratitude can significantly increase well-being and life satisfaction. Benefits of Gratitude Increased happiness + positive […]