The days are getting longer, the sun is coming out and temperatures are warming. Nature is starting to show just how beautiful she is. All the signs of Spring are in the air. It feels good to shake off the Winter coats, step outside and breathe. Amidst the wardrobe and lifestyle changes, you may feel inspired to breathe new life into your fitness routine. Spring is a great time to take inventory of your current fitness routine and assess what’s working for you and what isn’t. Perhaps you haven’t committed to as many workouts as you resolved to in the new year or the winter weather kept you ind ..read more

You may have already tried the cold water craze that has sparked quite an interest in the fitness and wellness industry. Perhaps it started as an invigorating cold shower for a few minutes to wake up or the one-time ALS challenge of dumping an ice bucket over your head on Facebook. Either way, for time immemorial people have enjoyed jumping into cold water and thus there have always been reasons about why a cold water immersion can be good for you. Since Signature Fitness has heard our client’s request and is now investing in making their dreams come true with an upscale recovery lounge replet ..read more

Valentine’s day is here and images of hearts, chocolates, articles on self-love, and the perfect ‘Gift lists’ are everywhere. It’s that time of the year when we express our love to our loved ones with gifts, cards, and romantic excursions. This makes me happy, doesn’t it make you smile to think of people just taking time to be in love? All relationships need nurturing and Valentine’s Day is a good time to shower our loved ones with affection and chocolates. It’s also worth mentioning that with all this Valentine expression there is one relationship that can always use nurturing and that ..read more

Reflection on these cold, wintery days can bring about feelings of needing warmth, grounding, and a call for the heart to release blockages. Cacao can be used as a vehicle to transport you deep into your own longing and as a co-creator, you can use it on your path to healing. You can use each experience to work on something different. Enjoy this recipe: 6 oz pure, still water 1/4 100% cacao 2 medjool dates 8 sprouted peeled almonds (can omit) 4 oz fresh almond milk Bring water to a boil, once boiling lower temp to medium low and whisk in 1/4 c of cacao. Simmer while you blend almond milk, date ..read more

Happy New Year Signature Fitness! May it bring feelings of comfort, peace, and joy. May we be inspired to share our peace and joy with one and all. As we gently transition into the winter months, our lifestyle is most prevalent to protect ourselves from the elements. Luckily, most of us, if not all, have a warm place to rest our head and this is not to be taken for granted. We have much to be grateful for and a place to call home is a blessing indeed with so many people around the world displaced. If you’re reading this, perhaps take a moment to close your eyes and mentally say ‘thank you ..read more

Jimmy Toppeta is a crossfit coach at Signature Fitness. In addition to being a CrossFit coach at Signature Fitness, he holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science, has been teaching elementary school Health and Physical Education for 19 years, and is a single dad of two girls. This month he took the time to answer some of our questions about Crossfit. Prema: How did you get into CrossFit? Coach Jimmy: Watching youtube videos of the CrossFit athletes competing at the CrossFit games.  I started watching all of the videos of the different movements involved in CrossFit and I was hooked ..read more

The fall colors are so beautiful right now. It can be too easy to pass them by without so much as a glance though. There’s a lot going on in the world, much of it beyond our control and that can feel overwhelming. It’s important to be reminded that we can be there for each other. When we take time to notice and help others, we realize that our life has meaning and this has proven to increase our own self worth. Everything we are experiencing is a part of our story and the power resides within each of us to decide how we can live a meaningful life. Our mood can be uplifted by the simple action ..read more

The leaves are beginning to change color, apple picking season is in its prime and soon pumpkins will be arriving by the truckload. The air is crisp, light, and clear and the autumn winds stir up the landscape, signaling the coming of cooler weather. The cooler weather generally inspires a new level of busyness with changing schedules and our diet is naturally affected. Here are some ideas to make the transition into fall a little sweeter and more grounded. Transitioning into autumn involves clearing excess heat accumulated during the summer and nourishing the body for the upcoming colder mont ..read more

We are in the season of summer fun! Everything seems brighter and we spend more time outside, at the beach, the lake, enjoying campfires, barbeques, festivals, and all the fun that these warmer months bring. By the end of Summer, we can feel depleted, bloated, and burnt out. Instead of rushing into the next season by September, we can balance our bodies and minds and feel our best all summer long. First, let’s examine the ways that we fall out of balance: Excessively eating foods that are fried, fermented, oily, spicy, sour, and intense, like caffeine and alcohol. Overscheduling our social an ..read more

Exercising is the act of engaging in physical activity that will help you sustain and improve your overall health. Physical activity can include swimming, running, dancing, walking, strength training and more! Creating an exercising routine will help you stay on track of your fitness and health goals. Want to know 3 benefits of having a regular exercise routine? Read on to find out.  Increases Your Energy Levels To begin maintaining a regular exercise routine can really help boost your energy levels. Regular exercising can help increase your endorphin levels. “Endorphins are chemicals the ..read more