I recently put myself through the O3 assessment process and frankly it was not good. You see, I’ve been feeling a bit run down lately and quite honestly a bit flabby. I decided to put myself through the same tests I’ve put all of you guys through, including the dreaded body fat test. As I …
Today’s blog might sound like tough love because it is. I meet people every day who have spent 30+ years making poor health choices who think I can get them “beach body ready” in two weeks. These folks expect results without changing any of their bad habits. That is not the proper attitude to begin …
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In previous blogs we’ve talked about how regular workouts improve our bodies and our moods – but did you know that exercise can impact brain function in later life? Get this – building a stronger, more flexible body builds a stronger, more responsive brain! According to a large-scale new study, the more active you are …
What’s Good for Your Body Is Good for Your Brain! Read More »
“Anything With an Eastern European Name in Front Of It Is Not a Good Sign.” That’s some Karissa wisdom for you. What she really means is – it’s going to be a tough one. What’s behind the name, anyway? To prefix “Bulgarian” before split squats and “Romanian” ahead of deadlifts makes the exercises sound much …
Many of you remember Jay as “The Director” here at O3. I recently received a letter from him and would like to share it with all of you: Dear O3, I wanted to extend a greeting from Johnson City, TN and say hello to all of my friends, ex-co-workers, and ex-clients there at that wonderful …
The other morning, I overheard a couple — new to Afterburn – say they really wanted to stay in bed but they knew they’d feel better about themselves if they got up and came to class. That’s a powerful personal motivation statement. True, they each have a partner to be a motivator. And it made …
Sometimes in life, we are stuck in spite of having tried everything to move forward. When that happens, try one of these: 1. Go to a therapist. There is no shame in needing some help with quite possible the most important, long-term aspect of your overall health, your mental health. If you have a persistent …
This month’s Meet the Coach blog features NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer Karissa Saville, O3’s newest (and most bubbly!) coach. A Chicago native, Karissa has called the AVL home for the last 14 years. She earned a B.S. in biology from Illinois State University, and obtained a K – 6 teaching …
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Yes, you read that headline right – chocolate milk! How awesome is THAT? After an intense training session (or a long run, swim or bike ride), who wouldn’t want to reward themselves with something tasty and refreshing? And chocolate milk’s not only tasty and refreshing, it’s also chockfull of what’s required for optimal post-workout recovery. …
To help you get to know us a little better, we’re introducing a fun and informative new monthly feature, “Meet the Trainer: 10 Questions.” The first trainer profiled? Yours truly! I am the owner of O3 Health & Fitness (that’s right – I am The Boss, The Man, The Big Kahuna, The… well, you get …
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