The good, bad and less desirable habits…
We all have habits – good, bad, and less than desirable. Habit formation is overwhelmingly a psychological concept, because of its roots in learned behavior. In our case, going to the gym or maintaining a healthy lifestyle would be considered a learned behavior. Here are four terms that psychologists use to describe how people learn […]
Making A Change…Lifestyle Challenge!
We’ve run various challenges and programs at Urban Athlete over the last 13+ years. Our most successful program outside of our membership commitments is our Lifestyle Challenge. The foundation of the program is to make healthful and mindful habit changes that support lifestyle commitments that are sustainable for the long term, rather than short term […]
Hey Quads…Let’s Squat!
Mental health is tricky. Just like our physical health, we all find ourselves at a different place along the mental health continuum, depending on the day, hour, or even minute (like myself). Unlike physical health, the topic of mental health is frequently only discussed with a close friend or professional. But what would happen if […]
Inactivity Yields Stiffness, Fatigue and Aging
Have you ever sat for too long at your desk or watching TV, go to get up and you find yourself stiff and uncomfortable? Ever been tired, on more than one occasion, on the days when you’ve had plenty of sleep and nothing occurred that day that was overly exerting? How about catching […]
“I just want to have more energy!”
I know there have been times in my life when I’ve said this. Just as I know, there have been times in your life when you’ve said this too! Maybe you’ve even said it recently. Unless there is some sort of underlying factor, chances are in order to have more energy you simply need four […]
How Personal Training Can Propel You Forward
I think there’s a little bit of a stigma to when you hear someone say they have a personal trainer. There tends to be an underlying misconception that there is a title status one is seeking. While this could be the case in some instances I believe that having a personal trainer really can propel […]
Creating Better Habits
Here’s the honest truth; habits are hard but they aren’t impossible. Plain and simple. Here’s the other truth; they don’t have to be as hard as they seem. We tend to make them hard on ourselves for a variety of reasons. Often overcommitting, being unrealistic to start, not being attached to the outcome, among other […]
Adding Strength to Your H.I.I.T. Workouts
I get it… Not everyone loves strength training. It makes a certain amount of sense since there is plenty of chatter about using lighter weights to tone the muscles. Now, trust me… I’m not mocking what other people say, that’s there prerogative. Here’s the deal from my perspective though. Strength training assists us with burning […]
LifeStyle Program
LifeStyle Program There is so much noise in the world about what to do for nutrition and exercise. Even as a fitness professional I’ve occasionally been caught up with it. After careful analysis I’ve also delivered some of the more sound options, in short durations, because I know clients are curious about it. […]
What Are You Looking To Achieve?
What exactly are you looking to achieve this year as it relates to your health and fitness? Have you decided you want to lose 15 pounds or stop eating processed foods or maybe even deadlift your own bodyweight or more. Regardless… Any of the options I listed or any you have in your heart, all […]
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