Crying Happy Tears
“I was at the doctors today to re-check my cholesterol as it has been high. Having both my parents with adult onset diabetes, hypertension, and my father dying at 68 of sudden cardiac death, I’m at very high risk. I was on the verge of being put on a life long medication, also known ...
Never too Old
“But I’m too OLD to Join a Gym” It is easy to think that repeated use of our joints to squat, push and pull all that weight would create long-term issues. In reality, it actually helps. By the time we hit 40 years of age, most of us are losing muscle mass at a rate ...
Beach Season!
Are you ready for Beach Season? On the surface, everything seems normal. The birds are singing, the flowers are in full bloom, and the kids are playing outside. HOWEVER, social distancing has left some of us less active than we had been. The “rat race” that we were a part of has come to a ...
Basic Macro Breakdown to avoid Boredom Eating
What is a Macro anyways? Our food is comprised of three basic macronutrients (“macro” for short) – Protein, Fat & Carbohydrate. We don’t have to get into the nitty gritty of what they are made up of, how they work in the bodies, or the complicated details. Rather, let’s provide some insight. On an average ...
“I just can’t resist eating constantly when I’m home all day!”
The Carb Cabinet Calls My Name Raise your hand if you’ve felt this way before. You just can’t stop eating when you are home all day long. There may be a few reasons why you feel like snacking all day. Here are just two: You’re Bored without realizing it Your body needs more satiated meals and ...
“I know I Should Lift Weights, but I Don’t Want to Bulk Up”
“I know I should lift weights, but I don’t want to bulk up. Will that happen?” This is one of the top five phrases we hear during one of our No Sweat Intro discussions. Most people we talk to are under the assumption that if they lift any weights, then they will suddenly look like ...
Getting Back To It
Recently I received a text from a Torque member saying they took the day off from CrossFit and did yoga for the first time in a while. They wanted to get back to their craft. The last 8.5 weeks has put a damper on a lot of things we have enjoyed in the past. ...
“This is NOT your Normal Gym”
“This is the first time in my life I’m sticking with working out. This is so different than going to a regular gym. Its always fun & keeps me motivated. I could not do it without all of the great people & coaches!” -Natalie, member since Dec 2019. Natalie is one our amazing ...
Is Boutique Fitness Right for Me?
If you’re ready for results it’s time to ditch the health club… There was a time when we got all the exercise we require from our daily activities. But as hunting and gathering lead to farming and eventually the industrialized world we live in today the need for human “labor” has been nearly eradicated. Now ...
The Power of Choice
Most of us have an area in our life we wish we were performing better in. That part of us that doesn’t quite fit into our own skin. It could be a touchy subject that our spouse and friends know to steer clear of, the elephant in the room. It could be the promotion you ...