by Melissa Wogahn | Dec 12, 2014 | Let's Get Going
Here is a sign of the times – leaving the doctor’s office with something new – a prescription for exercise. The time has come to use our physical abilities as another tool in the toolbox to combat degenerative health conditions including high blood...
by Melissa Wogahn | Dec 4, 2014 | Let's Get Going
How are coping in the midst of the hustle and bustle? In keeping with our Holiday Survival Guide theme, I saw a Facebook post which linked to a Jack LaLanne video promoting the attainment of happiness through eating a diet of fresh vegetables and lean meat as well as...
by Melissa Wogahn | Nov 18, 2014 | Let's Get Going
A call went out from Cary Wing, EdD, FACSM, a respected writer/industry professional asking health and fitness professionals for their thoughts on the evolution of group fitness. I taught my first fitness class in 1978 (don’t laugh – I used 45 records for my music!)...
by Melissa Wogahn | Oct 17, 2014 | Let's Get Going
In light of recent news stories highlighting the importance of moving more, sitting less and the general amount of activity performed throughout the day, I started thinking about consumer expectations when hiring a personal trainer. Personal trainers have so much to...
by Melissa Wogahn | Oct 4, 2014 | Let's Get Going
I’m going to talk about the elephant in the room. That is the idea of being uncomfortable or rather, the discomfort with feeling uncomfortable. All too often, people have every good intention of being successful with starting a regular exercise program. They have...
by Melissa Wogahn | Sep 11, 2014 | Let's Get Going
Have you ever dreaded your exercise session? Wondered how you were ever going to get up the gumption to get going? Have you ever had every intention of working out and failed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. I have a little...
