NOURISH YOUR MIND WITH WHOLE FOODS Taking care of your brain is as important as training your body when it comes to your health.  One of the best ways to do this is to limit the consumption of over-processed foods. Research shows that indulging in too many of these foods has a negative effect on your mental, as well as your physical, wellbeing. The average American diet consists of 60% highly processed foods, which are loaded with fat, sugar, salt, artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives. Items such as fast food, potato chips, bacon, crackers, candy, cereals, soup and soda can h ..read more

The food you eat has a huge effect on the way you feel, think and look. It fuels your cells, protects your heart, nourishes your brain and strengthens your muscles. Eating nutritious well-balanced meals is essential for optimal health and longevity. Replacing unhealthy choices with better ones reduces your risk of chronic disease. It also improves your mood and energy. You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or deprive yourself of your favorite foods in order to boost your nutrition. There are countless healthy foods which are delicious and satisfying. Making one or two small changes every week wil ..read more

Inflammation can save your life or take it away.  Acute inflammation is your immune system’s defense against injury, illness or infection. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is an excessive and prolonged immune response which can damage your tissues, brain, heart and other organs.  In fact, chronic inflammation is a precursor to disease. It is associated with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia, kidney disease, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, fatty liver disease and depression.  The good news is that you have the power to lower inflammation in y ..read more

Do you have a hard time committing to workouts you don’t enjoy? You need to try Zumba! Zumba classes combine fitness and fun. They are beneficial for people of all ages and abilities. Best of all, they are currently offered at Golden Home Fitness! WHAT IS ZUMBA? Zumba is a fun and effective workout which combines aerobics and dance. Its varied movements are set to the energetic beat of Latin rhythms. Zumba classes began as a happy accident that took place in the 90’s. A Colombian dancer, Alberto Perez, forgot the music cassette he usually used to teach his aerobics class. He improvised by pl ..read more

Starting your fitness journey is the hardest part of working out, but it’s so worth it! Not sure where to start? Too busy? Don’t have the right equipment or gear? Afraid of failure? …or are you just waiting for that perfect time? You may be overthinking it. Don’t worry, here are our best tips to help you take that first step. TOP TEN TIPS TO STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY Find your why. Do you want to be stronger? Improve your mental health? Not lose your breath when playing with your grandkids? Look better in a tank top? Lower your risk of chronic disease? Knowing the reason you want to exe ..read more

at Golden Home Fitness Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is often referred to as “the game of human chess.”  It is a martial art based on defensive ground fighting, grappling and submission holds.  This “gentle art” allows a small or weak person to defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent.   Top Ten Reasons to Try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Golden Home Fitness Anyone can do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Whether you are a woman, man or child you have a lot to benefit from practicing this sport. BJJ will make you physically, emotionally and mentally stronger. It is the mo ..read more

Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day enabling you to do everything you do.  So how can you repay it and keep it going strong?  By exercising regularly!  Being physically active strengthens your heart and helps to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. What are the three best types of exercise for heart health? (of course any type of exercise is fantastic!) Aerobic Exercise Cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise enhances your heart health in a number of ways.  It improves how well your heart pumps, or your cardiac output.  Aerobic exercise also improves your c ..read more

Friday, February 3rd, 2023 is National Wear Red Day.  Dressing in red on this day is a great way to support women’s heart health awareness.  While heart disease is most often associated with men, it is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  The Go Red For Women initiative aims to educate the public about women's heart health risks and how to lower them.  Women have different symptoms, causes and outcomes than men do when it comes to heart disease. Being aware of all the facts can mean the difference between life and death. Women’s Heart Health Facts Cardiovasc ..read more

If you want to improve your athletic performance or simply be able to move better, mobility training is for you.  Mobility is the ability of your joints to move through a range of motion. You can improve your movement patterns by including mobility exercises in your fitness routine. What is Mobility Training? Mobility training incorporates exercises and stretches that improve your range of motion.  Doing them allows your muscles and joints to move more efficiently. Why Is Mobility Training Important? Mobility training is an important component of fitness.  Being able to move fre ..read more

Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you can’t work out.  No equipment, no problem.  Limited time and space, we’ve got you.  Not sure if you’ll be in the right mindset –you’ll feel so good afterwards you’ll be hooked! If your body needs to recover, we’re all for taking a few days of well-earned rest.  Proper recovery is always important.  That being said, staying active while traveling is extremely beneficial. As Mark Wahlberg points out, “it’s easier to stay in shape than it is to get in shape.”  You don’t want to derail all the progress you have made when ..read more