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

General Vitamins and Supplements For Overall Health

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Should you supplement? That’s really the question. Although no supplements are absolutely essential, low intakes or even borderline low intakes of calories, macronutrients and micronutrients are more common than you might think. Of course, it’s better to get all of your vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, healthy fats and more from food but if your diet isn’t well balanced enough, it’s almost impossible. Unfortunately, over the years food quality has declined so many people need to add some basic supplements to get everything they need.

March 22, 2019

Top 4 Reasons To ATTEND A FITNESS RETREAT

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Have you ever thought about joining us for a retreat but wondered what the benefits would be? More importantly, have you considered a fitness vacation but just aren’t sure if you ‘d like it or what it would be like? Rest assured, you’re not alone. We receive many emails and phone calls each week from curious potential clients wondering what the fuss is all about. In addition, many people ask us why they should attend a fitness retreat – and more specifically our fitness retreat. So to answer the questions, I’ve put together a list of our top four reasons why you should attend a fitness retreat.

March 22, 2019

Protein Breakfast Parfait: Two Ways

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Easy, balanced breakfasts are sometimes hard to come by. I know if you’re like me and my family, we need things that can be eaten easily without a lot of preparation in the morning. Or we need an option when we’re running out the door that can grabbed quickly and taken on the go.

It seems like protein is hard to add into breakfast if it isn’t something that’s cooked like eggs. I wanted to come up with a recipe that was balanced, had protein and is easy to take on the go. These protein breakfast parfaits are perfect for busy mornings and they can also be enjoyed slowly even if you aren’t in a rush. Plus, you can meal prep them ahead of time and use them as a healthy treat or snack too.

March 22, 2019

Pool HIIT Workout

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Winter might be coming but indoor pools are great Way to get a high-intensity workout without all of the impact. The best part is, you don’t have to be someone who knows how to swim all of the strokes proficiently (you do need to be able to swim enough so that you aren’t creating a dangerous situation for yourself in the water) in order to workout in the pool. There are plenty of moves like high knees, butt kicks, squats, lunges and so much more that you can do to get a great workout in the pool especially in shallow water. And if you’re in an area where it’s still warm, then a pool or even the ocean (on a flat surface barring any marine life) will work just perfectly.

March 22, 2019

Essential Oils To Diffuse For Stress Reduction

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Who isn’t stressed out these days? We’re living in a fast paced, high energy world. Whether you’re feeling stress from work, school, family, friends or relationships, it’s everywhere. There are many ways to combat stress including meditation, deep breathing, yoga, massage, reading a good book and so much more. Essential oils can be a fantastic way to beat stress and ease your tension while you’re at home.

March 22, 2019

HIIT Bodyweight Workout

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

One of the things I love the most about bodyweight workouts is that you can do them anywhere. So whether you’re at home, on the road, at a local park or a friend’s house, you can do these anytime. No equipment needed (or very little).

I feel like our retreat guests are always fretting over getting to the gym. Well, most of the people I talk to regarding health and fitness have a common issue – “It’s just so hard to get to the gym most of the time”. Let’s face it, we’re all living in a time starved world. Between work, family, friends, vacation, general life duties and anything else in-between, it’s hard to find time for yourself.

March 22, 2019

Losing Weight: The 90/10 Rule

March 22, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Trying to lose weight but still want to enjoy some of your favorite treats? Learning the 90/10 rule can help balance out your clean eating with the option to enjoy a few treats each week too! You’ve probably heard someone, somewhere talk about the 90/10 Rule when it relates to weight loss or health and fitness goals. There are all kinds of rules you might’ve heard of like the 80/20 rule or even 85/15 rule. They all relate to how many meals in a week you dedicate to eating healthy and in line with your goals versus how many meals you allow yourself to eat out of line with your goals or have “cheat meals”.