Staying healthy is on our minds today. Due to the latest news reports we cannot help but be concerned for not only ourselves but our friends and family. We have received lots of questions about what steps Island Fitness is taking to keep our community safe, as well as questions about what are we doing […]
Optimism and Our Health Read More »
Garlic Mushroom Soup Not only are soups good for being cozy on a winter day, the ingredients can help to boost our immune system and fight off congestion. The following recipe, submitted by Alexa Rosenthal, is from MindBodyGreen food. It takes advantage of the immune boosting properties of garlic and mushrooms, and is yummy
Hi, my name is Dana Fitzpatrick, and I’ve been cycling for 15 years and teaching spin class for 5 years. I’m a certified indoor cycling instructor. I love the energy and community of group classes, and find that I can push harder than I can when I work out alone. The music, spirit, and joy
Dana Fitzpatrick & Renae McCloud Read More »
By: Darcy Monette I DO NOT want to lecture you on the “fun” of intention/goal setting! (Because that would be sooooo wrong!) Instead, I want you to think about the words below when you are setting your goals/intentions for January…just January. See what you come up with! Have FUN with it!! F: fabulous, fair, fantastic,
By: Alexa Rosenthal With guests gone and the holiday bustle behind you, you may be feeling like getting back to basics. Here is a recipe for a cozy soup that makes a perfect post-holiday meal, especially on a wintry afternoon. This soup is easy on the gut while offering fragrant flavors. After you prep the veggies and rice
Homemade Instant Noodle Soup Read More »
By: Carol O’Neill At the start of last year I was following an interest in minimalism and was inspired by a couple of videos and TED talks that I viewed. I decided to challenge myself to let go of/give away/get rid of 1000 things. At the time it sounded like a lot – 1000 things!
1000 Little Things Read More »
To wrap up our December focus on kids I interviewed Gavin DeWitt, our Fitness Director, who is the father of two young girls, Kasia and Zosia. Carol: We are familiar with training for adults, we know that it can help to motivate, educate and give us accountability, help with boredom & stagnation in our workout
Kids and Training (Gavin and Carol) Read More »
Gluten and dairy-free, fluffy, cloud-like treats! Yes, treats because we’re realistic about the anticipation of sweets this time of year. These cookies are as simple to make as they are indulgent. Ingredients: 4 eggs whites at room temperature (equal to half cup) 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 cups
Heavenly Macaroons Read More »
Kids want what most of us want – some time and attention, an opportunity to explore and learn new things, and some down time to recoup. With this in mind, here are some gift ideas and activities to think about incorporating over the holiday break. Fun ideas to keep your kids (and you!) active over the
What do Kids REALLY want? Read More »
By Quinton Agosta, Ortho Kinetics Professional trainer. Quinton’s previous experience includes more than 3 years teaching physical education at St. Cecilia’s Catholic K-8 School. I’ve had the privilege of helping people achieve their fitness goals through proper training and exercise for a few years now. Unlike a lot of people, I began training and lifting
Training for Kids and Teens Is More Beneficial than You May Think. Read More »
