In honor of International Women’s Month this month, we’re taking some time to highlight the amazing women who shine their light in our community and help make AquaVie a place that supports, strengthens, and unites women.  When women are empowered, communities as a whole can grow and thrive. At AquaVie, we’re so grateful to the women who lead us and help us make strides forward toward our goals.  Whether meeting someone for the first time or taking a moment to discover something new about some of your favorite folks on staff, keep reading to learn more about the amazing women of our A ..read more

While it’s easy to believe that more working out always equals more fitness gains, our bodies actually thrive when we allow ourselves time to rest. The key to really meeting your fitness goals is to rethink the idea of resting. Downtime is not a slide backwards. It’s actually the time when our bodies are actually repairing and making the gains we work so hard to build upon when we’re in the gym.  For our wellness feature this week, our AquaVie team has compiled a quick guide to the top 5 reasons to rethink your rest days.  1) Allow Muscles to Rebuild Incorporating regular rest days i ..read more

With the city’s stunning beautiful natural surroundings, along with a more mild year-round climate, San Diego is a long-distance race destination for marathon enthusiasts and novices alike. But preparing for a marathon or other distance race day involves more than just running the distance. With marathon season fast approaching for San Diegans, our AquaVie team has put together a seven step guide to get you triumphantly over the finish line.  Step One: The Night Before Consider your carbs. Eating right the night before will directly affect how you feel in the morning. Eating a carbohydrat ..read more

Karina has been attending healing ceremonies for as long as she can remember. From participating in full moon circles to earth day gatherings to ancestral ceremonies at a young age with her mom, these deep-rooted experiences laid the foundation for her continued practice in the healing arts (including reiki and sound healing) and movement (dance, yoga, and Pilates). But, beyond personal experience or simple habit, the driving force behind her continual exploration of and commitment to these practices is the opportunity to serve others and hold space for her community. Through this community, K ..read more

March is a month for revival and fresh beginnings. It’s the month that brings us springtime—the warming weather and extra daylight brighten moods and sets anticipation for more good things to come. With all this brightness and capacity for growth, it’s also the perfect time to celebrate International Women’s Month and National Nutrition Month. While support for both is massively important throughout the year, we’re excited to use this month to give a special shoutout to the women who inspire and empower our AquaVie community and the good nutritional practices that fuel and energize us daily. S ..read more

This time of year, we celebrate the joy of being together. We recognize our loved ones—whether Valentines, gal pals, co-workers, or best buds. But one less-recognized relationships many of us have—or could benefit from having—are our workout partners. With love from the AquaVie team to you and yours, here’s a few ways to celebrate these special accountability partners this love month and throughout the year—from your barre buddies to your go-to spotters. Maximize Your Buddy System While quick rests between sets is an important part of every workout, too much down time can stifle your ability t ..read more

As you kick off 2023 with a list of new fitness and health goals for the upcoming year, you may be finding it difficult to stay consistent. Finding an accountability partner is one of the best ways to strengthen your commitment or get you back on track. You don’t have to go for your goals alone. Finding a solid support system will make 2023 your best fitness year yet. Here are some tips to get you started or help you stay on track! Find an Accountability Partner Accountability partners will look different for different people. For some, it may be important to have a tag-team gym buddy. This is ..read more

As the holiday season rolls around each year, it can be difficult to find balance—to enjoy the celebrations of the season without losing your wellness routine. But “wellness” isn’t just about clean eating and burned calories. Being truly well is a lifestyle; it’s consistently feeling your all-around best. At AquaVie, we want to help you find balance this season, starting with these five easy tips for feeling your best throughout the holidays. 1: Keep Moving It’s understandable that your regular workouts may not fit into your busy holiday social schedule. That’s okay! The best thing you can do ..read more