Improve Performance with Speed Drills
By DuMaine Corbin, Village Personal Trainer At some point, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts want to accelerate their game. Some may be looking to improve their speed, and there are actually specific drills to help them accomplish this goal. Let’s take a look at speed itself — and how you can improve yours with some […]
Healthy Party Treats for Tailgating
By Jamie Miller, Registered Dietitian, Village Health Clubs & Spas Fall is quickly approaching, and that means one thing — football season is here! Whether you’re a loyal football fan, or don’t know a thing about the game, everyone loves the tasty dishes served up at a football tailgate. If being healthy this fall is […]
Creative Chicken Salad Ideas
By Jamie Miller, RD, Registered Dietitian, Village Health Clubs & Spas Chicken salad can be an awesome make-ahead meal idea, and in the warm months of Phoenix, there’s the added benefit of not needing to turn on the hot oven to prepare a delicious dish. However, the standard chicken salad base of mayo can make […]
Nutrition for Better Sleep
By Jamie Miller, Registered Dietitian, Village Health Clubs & Spas Not getting quality sleep can affect every aspect of our health from cognitive functioning, blood pressure, digestion, weight gain, hormones, insulin levels and much more. While many lifestyle factors such as stress, screen time and low physical movement can impact sleep, the important role of […]
6 Hottest Hair Color Trends This Summer
By: Noelia Clark and Molly Smith It’s practically summer, and that means it’s time to lighten up or freshen up your look — from head to toe! And the Village Health Clubs and Spas can help members achieve a new look for the season that’s on trend with some of the hottest hair color trends. […]
Hydration Enhancers for Better Health
We all know that being well hydrated is good for your overall health, especially when in a warm, dry climate like Arizona. But how much water does your body need? Is water alone enough to stay hydrated if you sweat more than normal? Are electrolytes needed to replenish our bodies? Village Clubs Dietitian, Jamie Miller, […]
If Not Now, When? Building a Yoga Practice
By Mary Simmons, Village Yoga Instructor One of the benefits, and purposes, of a yoga and meditation practice is to find stillness in order to calm the storms of the mind so that we can hear our own unique inner voice, the divine that lives in each of us. It is the guiding principle of […]
Foods to Naturally Boost Your Mood
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While millions of Americans suffer from depression, anxiety, and countless other mental disorders, there are powerful tools that we don’t utilize nearly enough in treatment and prevention – food and nutrition. Natural mood enhancers in the form of food choices can boost four different “happy hormones” to help regulate […]
Upper Body Workout Health Benefits
By: Tracy Flood, Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer With the work from home life being more prevalent than ever before, coupled with an already sedentary lifestyle for many of us, now is the best time to work on your upper body health. Upper body health includes better posture, strength, balance, and ease of daily […]
Beauty Boosting Foods
Many individuals are willing to pay a high price tag for the latest serums, creams, and cosmetics all in hopes to improve our appearance. But did you know that what you eat also can transform what you see in the mirror? Proper nutrition supports the health of your hair, skin, and nails to make you […]