We are excited to announce Island Fitness’s 5th Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement Retreat! Healing With Spirit On Saturday, October 26th in beautiful Port Ludlow, WA from 10:30 to 6:00 you will experience a day full of practices to clear, detox and purify the parts of ourselves that need tending to. This could be a physical, […]
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Women are About Twice as Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s disease. Strengthening the seven pillars in your daily life can help with prevention! Researchers believe the increased risk for women can be linked to menopause. As a woman, a drop in estrogen may trigger symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats but can also affect
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Do you have concerns about Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia? Promising research shows that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. These strategies can improve brain health and reduce your risk of dementia as you age (or delay its progression if
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Quinton Agosta Ortho-Kinetics® Professional Trainer, shares information on the disease. If you have Parkinson’s, know someone with Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who is struggling with balance and strength issues, we hope this information will be a helpful guide. When I graduated from college with a degree in exercise science,
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We are SO thankful we are inviting Members to SHARE what you love about Island Fitness by bringing your friends for FREE every Thursday in November! Guests: You are invited! Each Thursday in November come to the gym with your friend who is a member at no cost. Member: During the month of November Members can bring
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This Classic Tomato Soup is like a good pair of jeans. You can dress it up or keep it easy and casual. Whether this recipe brings you memories of the fall seasons past or provides a new tradition of using the last of a late summer harvest I hope you enjoy it as much as
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In the ever-evolving world of nutrition one topic that has sparked debate for decades is the role of carbohydrates in our diets. Often demonized and blamed for weight gain and various health issues, carbs have earned an underserved reputation as the “enemy” of healthy eating. However, it’s time to set the record straight: carbs are
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It’s impossible not to be aware of air quality these days as we brace for smoke. While we all understand the benefits of exercising, exercising outdoors during periods of unhealthy air quality can do more harm than good. Breathing through our noses offers some protection, but when we are under physical exertion, we inhale deeply,
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Movie Trivia: Little Mermaid Edition Test your Little Mermaid knowledge with our Summer Movie Trivia along with healthy movie night snack ideas! Fill in the missing lyric: “You’ve got a lot of Sand. We’ve got a hot ________ Band. Answer – Crustacean Who plays Ursula in the remake of The Little Mermaid? Melissa McCarthy How
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The changes we want to make in our lives begin with the thoughts in our head. We can be our best advocate, or our harshest critic. Our belief in ourselves can help us cultivate courage to set new goals and take action to increase our health and well-being. How to support your belief in yourself: Part
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