THE PULSE

If you were chasing your goals at full speed in January but find yourself slowing down these days, then it’s definitely time to check under the hood and see what’s messing with your motivation.

“I can’t wait to work out tomorrow!” you say before bed—only for your motivation to wane by the time you wake up. Your bed is so warm and comfy, and working out sounds hard… If this sounds familiar, you’ve probably already tried your share of tricks for motivation. Whatever you do, don’t give up! Here are three new motivation hacks for you to try.

Improving your diet can seem overwhelming — what does your body really need? It can also feel restrictive — who wants to give up their favorite treats forever? Improving your diet doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing thing, though. With that perspective in mind, here are 3 types of foods you should eat every day — or at least try to eat more often.

Ready to prep for breakfast success? This healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and is SO delicious. This maple granola is great on its own as a snack, or try it in a bowl with your favorite milk product and a sliced banana on top. This recipe makes about 6 cups.

Balance is something we often take for granted—and we could all benefit from balance training. As we age, balance becomes more and more important, but at any age, we rely on balance when catching ourselves when we trip or misstep. These three exercises can be added to your workout routine at the club or done on their own on your active recovery days.

We all have off days. Maybe you didn’t get a good night’s sleep, or maybe you’re stressed out, which has left you feeling exhausted. We're all so busy that it can be a challenge to keep working towards your fitness goals, especially on those off days. But it turns out there are some things that can help.

When your little one starts to lose their cool, you’re probably ready to try anything to help them stay calm. If you’ve never tried mindfulness practices with your kids, it can seem a little weird at first — but studies show it can really help.

Every body’s different, and some people feel better without breakfast. But if you find yourself heading to the club on empty only to feel woozy or have your stomach start growling in the middle of BODYPUMP, try one of these super easy breakfast options before you head to the club.

Have you ever felt too tired after a good workout? Do you feel like your workout isn’t giving you the results you expected? If you’ve been experiencing this, there’s a possibility that you’ve been following the wrong pre-workout routine.

As a special treat for Valentine’s Day, we sat down with Coach Jen and Coach Irma — a power couple you might recognize if you take studio fitness classes at our Napa, Suisun or Elmira clubs! Get a little peek into their love story and why they enjoy working out together, plus some tips for couples who aspire to be workout buddies.