September 20, 2024

Jump into Fall with a 4-Week Fitness Challenge!

September 20, 2024/ Margot Rutigliano

As the air cools and leaves change, there’s no better time to switch up your workout routine and embrace the season! Fall offers a perfect opportunity to refocus on your fitness goals before the holidays sneak up, and I’ve created a simple but effective 4-week fall fitness challenge to help you get there.

May 09, 2019

70 Simple Daily Habits You Can Do For Health, Fitness & Wellness

May 09, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

One of the biggest road blocks that people tell me they have is time. We are all living in a super busy, wound up, go all day kind of world. Getting in eating healthy and workouts and stress reduction can actually be a challenge when you’re trying to juggle work, family, relationships and more. (Believe me — I am right there with you!)

I was talking with one of our fitness retreat guests the other day and she wanted simple, broken down ideas of what she could do immediately when she returned home. Change seemed overwhelming for her and I know it is for many other people too. So I decided to create this easy list of 70 simple daily habits to give you ideas of what you can do right now to make small changes in your daily routine.

April 29, 2019

The Wisdom Of Trying Something New To Improve Fitness

April 29, 2019/ Guest Author

When it comes to fitness, getting comfortable is not always a good thing. In fact, our bodies change the most when we push harder and push ourselves beyond our limits. A change in pace and setting can be good, too. Moving our workout outdoors is a major priority for Vita Vie Retreat, as it can introduce us to unfamiliar environments, effectively challenging us to work harder.

March 26, 2019

30 Simple Ways To Practice Self-Care

March 26, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Self care is one of those things that’s necessary yet many of us seem to neglect our own selves. Most of our fitness retreat guests attend one of our programs in order to achieve some level of self care that they haven’t been able to accomplish at home. We’re all time starved and taking care of ourselves seems to fall by the wayside. Often times, we think that self care takes time out of our day that we could be using for something more meaningful (business, kids, errands).

March 25, 2019

5 Health Benefits Of Working Out By The Ocean

March 25, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

I’ve always been drawn to the ocean. I, like many people, feel a sense of calm and relaxation when I’m by the sea. I’ve read and know about the theory of Thalassotherapy, a theory that the sea has many health benefits. Thalassotherapy, from the Greek thalasso meaning ‘sea’ and therapia meaning ‘treatment’, uses the healing and beneficial properties of the sea and the marine environment for your health and wellbeing. In thalassotherapy, not only do you benefit just from being around the sea but actually connecting to the sand and the water with your body enhances those benefits. I’m in!

March 22, 2019

Top 9 Favorite Fitness Accessories

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Have you been to a retreat with us? Did you love some of the items we used? From our stability discs to our room spray, we’ve put together a post so you can find all of your favorite products that you liked from the retreat.

The best part? All of these products can be used at home easily. You never have to skip a workout! Whether you like to workout at home or you don’t have time to get to the gym, these fitness products are perfect for at home or to travel with.

March 22, 2019

Creating A Healthy Lifestyle: The Weekly Ritual

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Creating a healthy lifestyle can be exciting in so many ways. The thought of a healthy body and mind motivates so many people. Thinking about it and actually doing it are two different things though. If you’re someone who is busy with life, kids, career, relationships and the various other things that can get in the way, you know that sometimes we’re thrown a curve ball.

Whether you’re trying to create or maintain a healthy lifestyle, lose weight, improve health and health markers or improve at a sport, chances are healthy eating, fitness and stress reduction are all part of the equation – or need to be.

I’ll be honest. I’m someone who has to be prepared or my week spins out of control – FAST. I always tell my coaching clients and fitness retreat clients that being prepared is half the battle. I developed my own weekly ritual to help me conquer food, fitness and fun. Check out my tips below.

March 15, 2019

7 Fun Outdoor Activities To Do For Fitness

March 15, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Whether you live in a warm environment (like us in South Florida) or you’re heading somewhere where it is warm, it’s always nice to get outside and enjoy the fresh air! Working out in the outdoors is a great way to change up your routine and get inspired again. There are so many great outdoor activities that will challenge your body in different ways, use different muscles and have you burning calories just like any other workout would. Here is our list of outdoor fitness activities that will keep you in tip-top shape!