Tis the season… to stick with your fitness and weight loss goals! We’re here to point out which holiday foods to avoid and make it easier to make good choices. Notoriously the holidays are a time for indulgence and it can be tempting to put your goals on pause and live a little (or a lot.) If you find yourself …
Staying Fit During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, friends. Food, family, holiday parties… and even more food. There is temptation at every turn. If you’re trying to stick to your fitness goals, you’re probably finding it difficult to participate in the festivities without feeling left out. We feel you and we’re here to help! Holiday foods are so intertwined into how we celebrate, but …
Post-Workout Recovery That Works
Believe it or not, going hard at your exercise routine 100% of the time will not produce the best results. As hard as you work your body, you must also rest and practice self care. But recovery activities aren’t limited to post-workout alone; it is something you invest in all the time. With proper recovery, your body is prepared to …
My Fitness Story
At the Fit Farm blog, we typically write how-to guides on exercise, nutrition, and motivation. But today, I want to share my own personal love/hate relationship with fitness. I hope that it gives you the courage to share yours too. Because honestly, sometimes it just helps to hear about the experiences of others to put things in perspective and get …
The Benefits of Lifting Weights
When most people think about weight lifting, they imagine super swollen gym bros lifting hundreds of pounds of weight in the gym every day. In truth, the healthy amount of weights for the average person looks nothing like that (no knock on our weight-loving fam though!) People who add weight lifting to their exercise program a mere two days out …
Staying Fit as a Stay at Home Dad
We hear a good deal of fitness talk regarding stay-at-home moms, and rightfully so—but what about stay-at-home dads? It goes without saying having kids is a huge life adjustment, for either parent. They require an endless well of energy and focus, which can leave you feeling like you don’t have time to invest in your own fitness. But, life has …
Behind the Curtain at Fit Farm: The Anatomy of a Weight Loss Camp
Curious about changing your lifestyle habits? Sick of having no energy? Do you want a killer body? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Fit Farm is an all-inclusive weight loss camp dedicated to helping you transform your life. In just a few short weeks, we give you the tools and confidence to learn new …
The Importance of Pre-Exercise Screening
When you start any fitness program it is important to get an accurate assessment of your current fitness level. By properly assessing your overall health, fitness experts can develop an exercise program that is tailored to your specific needs. This means that your exercise program is built to accommodate your heart health, body type, and long-term fitness goals. A tailored …
A NOTE TO PARENTS: YOUR MILLENNIAL CHILD’S FITNESS MATTERS
If your children were born in the 1980s or 1990s, you’ve watched them advance towards adulthood and begin to find their footing in the world. However, just because technology is available to help them to expand their minds and manage their busy lifestyles, they’re probably not spending much time researching healthy eating habits. In this post, we offer a wake-up call to parents about their Millennials, who need good …
THE BENEFITS OF A GLUTEN-FREE DIET
Gluten has been a popular buzzword for the past few years. While some skeptics view this gluten-free movement as a fad, it is anything but for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. But, even for those of us who do not have an intolerance for gluten, there are benefits to eating less of it. Just be careful when eliminating …