Category Archives: Wellness Community Blog

Stretching Safely

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

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! Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Cool Down, Flexibility, Safety, Stretch, Warm Up | Leave a comment

A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

Thinking about trying yoga for the first time? Here are a few tips to select the right studio and/or class for you… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Beginners, Fitness, Flexibility, Relaxation, Strength, Yoga | Leave a comment

Redefine Your Workout and Define Yourself!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

Three reasons your workouts may not be cutting it…quality, intensity and consistency. Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Consistency, Exercise, Intensity, Quality, Training, Workouts | 2 Comments

Make the Time, Mom!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

Why busy moms should make the time to workout and several ways they can accomplish that goal… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Balance, Excuses, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Moms, Prioritizing, Time Management | Leave a comment

How Athletes Can Boost Immune Function to Stay Well

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

Five ways to boost your immune function through lifestyle and diet… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Diet, Health, Immune Function, Sleep, Stress, Wellness | Leave a comment

Are You Feeling Sad?

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

A brief overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including it’s causes, symptoms and lifestyle remedies… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Depression, Exercise, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sunlight, Therapy, Winter | Leave a comment

Dangers of Extreme Cold Weather Running

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Nick Perri Fitness

Dangers and alternatives to extreme cold weather running… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Cold Weather, Dangers, Exercise, Fitness, Frostbite, Hypothermia, Running, Safety | 2 Comments

Top 5 Rules for Writing a Nutritional New Year’s Resolution

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Nick Perri Fitness

Five important things to remember when making your nutritional New Year’s resolutions for 2014… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Diet, New Year's, Nutrition, Resolutions, Weight Loss | 2 Comments

Exercise of the Week – Jumping Split Squat

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Nick Perri Fitness

The Jumping Split Squat is a highly advanced exercise that promotes power, stability and balance. Continue reading →

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“Exercise” Caution with Your Stability Ball

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Nick Perri Fitness

Bringing awareness to the danger in using heavy weights while performing exercises on a stability ball… Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness Community Blog | Tagged Danger, Exercise Ball, Health, Safety, Stability Ball, Swiss Ball | Leave a comment

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