The Spenga franchise is springing up all over the U.S. and after taking a class it’s easy to see why it’s becoming so popular. Spenga encompasses 3 modalities of movement in Spin, Strength, and Yoga (which makes the name spenga!) and includes something for everyone. With a 60 minute class time you sign up to be taken through 20 minutes of each starting with the cardio from spin and finishing with the relaxation of yoga. We had driven by the Houston location and talked about going, so when they opened a location in Baybrook, we planned a trip quickly and were not disappointed. Spenga Yoga Stu ..read more

If you are looking to stay healthy amidst the global pandemic, this is one of the blogs about traveling that you’ll want to read. This article will provide you absolutely everything you’ll ever need to know about how to be healthy while traveling after COVID, including: Essential insights to stay healthy anywhere Tips for healthy traveling world wide A blueprint to healthy eating while traveling (including the only essential healthy travel snacks) Great ideas and resources for working out while traveling How often do our travel experiences match our expectations? I mean, we don ..read more

I vividly remember the sinking feeling of standing in front of the flight board and seeing the word “cancelled” after my listed flight from Newark to St. Louis. I had finished giving a talk at a veterinary conference, drove straight to the airport in Virginia to make my connecting flight in Newark only to see that I wasn’t going anywhere. This flight happened to be at 10:30pm in a terminal that closed overnight. I had no where to stay the night or even to go once the airport closed at this point and the panic started to set in. Has this ever happened to you? If you haven’t had the chance to ..read more

Sometimes it’s challenging to communicate in bulleted lists. "How to Make and Break Habits in 4 Simple Steps," “3 Easy Moves to Find Happiness,” “5 Simple Ways to Complete Everything You’ve Ever Wanted,” are examples of headlines we see every day. I believe - not that I’m right - that I know what it takes to accomplish a goal. Just as you have, I’ve accomplished things in my past and can simply look back to see the steps I’ve taken. Suffice it to say there are a few more than three or five steps, and rarely is it ever simple. A more accurate title for this blog might have been “How to get s ..read more

We all may have feelings of uncertainty, overwhelm, and just downright boredom during this time. Have you felt like you’re in a funk with no way out? When you feel yourself tumbling out of control, a well-designed trip can be the perfect transition point to help you reset, refresh, and recharge. Start over or start new habits; a weekend getaway can help you disconnect from the day-to-day grind, and allow you to start your resolutions over again. It can even give you the mental and emotional energy to start a new habit, like waking up early to get to the gym or shopping for clean groceries ..read more

-Small but mighty travel tips to take your trip from ordinary to extraordinary- A few years ago I spent my free time planning a trip to Paris to celebrate my graduation from vet school. I remember during the process people would always recommend the same things;             -“Go to the Louve. It’s incredible.”             -“Make sure you see the Eiffel Tower at night” Of course those are things we had planned on doing, but after a while it just felt like, was I even doin ..read more

Everyone starts somewhere. Most people forget this when they see people working the complex machines or doing a high intensity circuit in group fitness classes. To you, these people may look like experts. But, remember that every person in the gym had a first day where they felt like the world was judging them. If you are at the start of your fitness journey and feel paralyzed when you try to set foot in the gym, this blog is for you! Comfort in the gym is not out of reach! It’s available to everyone if you take the first step! Don’t know where to start? Keep reading! No matter where you are ..read more

Welcome back Fit Travelers! In today’s blog, we are covering a sensitive topic for people in their health and fitness journeys: how to keep your fitness goals in line at work and during social events. We believe in the ability to create a healthy lifestyle that you can stick to no matter what your life throws at you! With the holidays around the corner, we wanted to mention some steps we take to make sure we enjoy social events and work parties, but also progress towards our health goals.    When it comes to social events, here are our go-tos: Know how much you want to eat/ drink ..read more

Our comprehensive review of our year with the Peloton bike and the pros and cons of owning one! The Peloton bike and other at home workout equipment like it have exploded this year with the closure of gyms, but why? Is it really that special, and is it worth the money?  Peloton has sold over 400,000 bikes and has 1.4 million users across the globe. The live streaming classes allow you to hop on and instantly be surrounded by a community of people taking the class at the same time. The record for the most people taking a single class is 23,000 people at once! The atmosphere generated fr ..read more

Echo Canyon Trail Summit Most people start their fitness routine to look or feel better. While those are great reasons, we wanted to share to bonus benefits we have gotten from our routine. With more people than ever spending time at home, now is the perfect time to start your fitness journey. We hope this inspires you to remain committed and consistent for the long haul in hopes of gaining these for yourself.   Improved emotional health! Mood boosting is one of our top reasons we love working out. Starting our day with movement kicks out those endorphins people talk about and sets yo ..read more