Welcome to the Wellness Blog

1. wellness

   • n.noun

     1. The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.

The purpose of this blog is to bring the many facets of wellness together. Being healthy requires a holistic approach to your lifestyle habits…not JUST eating well or JUST exercising or JUST seeing your massage therapist or chiropractor once every couple weeks. In two decades of personal fitness training, there are more times than I care to mention where I have struggled getting this message across to clients, friends and family. In fact, I still do at times. But it doesn’t deter me. And if you know me, you know there’s not much that does deter me. Just as a one dimensional approach to fitness will eventually lead you down the road to injury, a one dimensional approach to your overall health and well being will do the same.

With that said, First Place Fitness is dedicated to bringing you information and guidance from experts in massage therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic care, diet and nutrition, fitness and mental health. I am hoping this community of wellness providers will be able to inspire our readers to begin taking a more holistic approach to leading a healthier lifestyle.

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• It IS All About You!
  Making yourself a priority is vital to bringing more energy, creativity and love to everything and everyone else in your life…
• High Intensity Circuit Training (HICT)
  High Intensity Circuit Training (HICT) is a superior form of training that elicits maximal health and training benefits through maximum effort.
• Change
  Two very important factors in effecting change in your life…
• Five Common Bench Press Mistakes
  How to perform a bench press properly…
• 10 Ways to Stay Committed to Your Workout
  Ten ways (in no particular order) that should help you stay consistent and committed to your workouts…
• Born to Heel Strike?
  Is a forefoot strike really the most natural way to run? This short article touches on why it may not be and why heel strikers may be more efficient and faster than forefoot strikers at relatable speeds.
• Forming New Habits
  Is the inability to initiate and follow through with change in your life holding you back from being the best YOU that you can be? Here are a few tips from Licensed Professional Counselor, Jen Noonan.
• How to Sniff a Supplement Scam a Mile Away
  Suddenly everyone is an “expert” when it comes to powders, pills and shakes. Short of actually meeting with a supplement expert, how do you know if a product being pushed is actually legit? Here are a few ways to sniff out a scam and save yourself some dough.
• How to Breathe Properly While Running
  A brief explanation and demonstration of how to breathe properly while running…
• Excuses: Limiting Our Potential
  Stop making excuses and START making changes! Check out this short article by Jen Noonan and start realizing your potential!
• Stretching Safely
  Are you stretching before or after your workout? Do you properly warm up and stretch before competition? Stretching properly will keep you on the road, in the gym or in the game!
• A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
  Thinking about trying yoga for the first time? Here are a few tips to select the right studio and/or class for you…
• Redefine Your Workout and Define Yourself!
  Three reasons your workouts may not be cutting it…quality, intensity and consistency.
• Make the Time, Mom!
  Why busy moms should make the time to workout and several ways they can accomplish that goal…
• How Athletes Can Boost Immune Function to Stay Well
  Five ways to boost your immune function through lifestyle and diet…
• Are You Feeling Sad?
  A brief overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including it’s causes, symptoms and lifestyle remedies…
• Dangers of Extreme Cold Weather Running
  Dangers and alternatives to extreme cold weather running…
• Top 5 Rules for Writing a Nutritional New Year’s Resolution
  Five important things to remember when making your nutritional New Year’s resolutions for 2014…
• Exercise of the Week – Jumping Split Squat
  The Jumping Split Squat is a highly advanced exercise that promotes power, stability and balance.
• “Exercise” Caution with Your Stability Ball
  Bringing awareness to the danger in using heavy weights while performing exercises on a stability ball…
• Don’t Let the Holidays Break Your Stride
  The benefits of maintaining your exercise routine throughout the holidays…
• Embracing the Holidays
  Health and well being tips on coping with the challenges and stress of the holiday season…