The seated row is an excellent way to target your back muscles. Strengthening and developing a strong back side is important for muscle balance & posture. So much of what we do daily – computer work, house work, driving, planking 😉  – involve the muscles in our chest & shoulders. Targeting the muscles in the […]

Do you know someone who doesn’t eat fruit or yogurt because of the sugar content, yet they will eat pretzels or rice cakes in unlimited amounts? There are so many misconceptions about carbs. If you are going to take one thing from this post: Carbs are not created equal. Here’s just one example – POTATOES! All […]

Reset90 is an 90 day online accountability group led by the team of wellness pros from Proximal50 Life Center. Reset90 is for you, if: You’re looking to create healthy lifestyle habits that stick, like meal planning/prepping and/or incorporating more fruits and veggies You’re lacking in the energy department You’re struggling to get into a fitness […]

In an effort to make popular packaged foods healthier, manufacturers began adding beneficial nutrients to help improve the nutrition profile of commonly consumed foods. Fiber is common added nutrient and manufactures will often heavily market the product as being high in fiber. (think fiber-added yogurt) However, there is concern that these isolated and sometimes synthetic […]

A new study into the stress-relieving power of group fitness makes world headlines by proving what many have known all along – there is strength in numbers. As the old proverb says, “necessity is the mother of invention”. When Dr. Dayna Yorks first arrived at medical school in Maine in 2013, she had a big […]

Bicep curls… easy peasy right? Sure the movement may seem simple, but there are several small adjustments you can make to get 2 or 3 more reps out of your next set for better results! Here are 5 trainer tips to get you there: Elbows in at sides. Do not let those elbow flair out. […]

Whether it’s running your first 5k or setting a squat PR, here are three tips to setting a fitness or exercise goal: 1) Make it specific and measurable. Your goal should be clear and easy to understand. If you want to run a 5k, how far is that and what training plan will you follow […]

The holiday season is a magical time of year. But something to keep in mind this joyous holiday season as we head into the New Year… even though the season is magical; there is no magic pill, no new supplement, not never-heard-of-before secret that will will get you to your health & wellness goals. No […]

WHY 80% OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FAIL At the close of a year, it is natural to be drawn to the fresh-start feeling that a new year can bring. Making a resolution (or three) for the new year ahead can feel motivating, refreshing, and bring hope for a better year ahead. We all know some […]

Here’s to get one more rep out of your pull-up set! Setup with hands in over grip position & hips over knees  Squeeze your shoulder blades and push them down into your back pockets so you feel all the muscles in your back working Think of driving elbows down as you pull Engage your core […]