Back to School Habits: Helping your Teen Develop Healthy Routines
As we jump back into the school routine, many of us worry about our teenagers. What will they be exposed to this year? With anxiety and depression on the rise for this age group, many parents see exercise as a solution for avoiding or overcoming mental health issues...
Are You Achieving your fitness goals?
At BRF we want you to reach or exceed all of your fitness goals. Some of you may need help getting started, or getting motivated to get back into things and that’s OK! We’re here to support and empower you. If you regularly hit the gym with a strong work ethic, but...
Fitness Starts with Your Gut
Most people we meet through the gym express complicated feelings about food and often live with chronic digestive issues. We thought it would be helpful to offer some insight about the effects of nutrition on the body and mental state. According to Dr. Nicole...
The Benefits of Chair Yoga: A Gentle Practice for Every Body
Yoga is a form of exercise that is beneficial for people of all ages. Chair yoga is a type of yoga that is especially beneficial for beginners, pregnant women, people recovering from injuries, or with limited mobility. However, chair yoga can also be a great option...
Exercise Increases Sex Drive
Looking for a way to improve your sex drive? Look no further than your local gym! Whether you’re a cardio junky, a yogi princess, or a heavy-duty weight lifter, research reveals any exercise is both good for you and good for boosting your libido.Just Start...
You Need Some Sleep
You Need Some SleepSleep deprivation is a fitting consequence of the worn-out adage, “So much to do–so little time.” We often think of sleep as a time when nothing is happening. This idea is why so many highly productive and efficient Americans have a beef with sleep....
Healing with Yoga
We all know the feeling. Something happens to your child at school, or you walk down a certain street; you smell something that reminds you of a childhood memory you’d rather forget, or someone at work speaks to you in that tone, and BOOM! Your body goes on high...
benefits of Sweating
Have you ever wondered, beyond adjusting my body temperature what does sweat do for me? The short answer is: SO FREAKING MUCH! This is one of the reasons sweat is trending right now. You’ve probably seen the popular slogans, I don’t sweat, I sparkle. Women and men...
Loneliness and exercise
We’ve all heard phrases like “humans crave connection.” And most of us believe that! We feel better knowing there are people around who’re looking out for us. But, what if human connection impacts us not only in psychological ways but also in physical...
benefits of HIIT
The New York Times recently published an article about the complexities of everyone’s favorite exercise trend, High Intensity Interval Training. The article also discussed why HIIT can be so intimidating to people who are new to fitness or getting back in shape. Let’s...
Persistence Highs
According to Kelly McGonagal’s book, The Joy of Movement, trail runner and triathlete Scott Dunlap describes the feeling he gets when he runs this way: “I would equate it to two Red Bulls and vodka, 3 ibuprofen, plus a $50 winning Lotto ticket in your pocket.” The...
Slimming Down After 50
Did you know that people lose 10% of their muscle mass by age 50? (American College of Sports Medicine). You have your metabolism to thank for this because your body’s muscle is more metabolically active than fat, which burns more energy from the start. And with less...
Maximizing your Time and Results
Are your visits to the gym a little like the movie Groundhog Day where every single visit feels like the same thing over and over with little variety? You get on the same machine for the same amount of time and lift the same weights for the same number of repetitions....
Getting Back to Beechmont Basics
At Beechmont Racquet and Fitness, we’ve always valued the four main elements of wellness and hustled to incorporate them into every bit of who we are. We care about your physical health, your sense of belonging, your level of curiosity, and, most of all, your...
Benefits of Group Fitness
Ever considered Group Fitness classes? Here are four reasons why it could be one of the best decisions you make in your fitness journey.Building communityBuilding a community of people with similar goals and interests is a great way to find the motivation,...