By Jillian BostonPersonal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Protein is a word that I am sure many of you have heard thrown around in a health or fitness setting. But what is protein and why is it good for us?! Answering those two questions will not only help you consume more protein but also consume the right type of protein. So to answer question one, proteins are molecules made up
By Jillian BostonPersonal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Happy July, I hope you are loving the warmer weather! This month we are chatting about staying hydrated since the warm summer weather can be a shock to our bodies. To help prevent dehydration aim to pack your meals and drinks with hydrating and electrolyte balancing ingredients. In order to do this it’s important to know a little bit about electrolytes and
By Jillian Boston, Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist Hi everyone, happy almost summer! I hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather and excited to get your summer workouts in. With the increase in warmer weather it is important to keep hydration and nutrition top of mind to help prevent injury and overheating. Check out our go to tips for staying in tip top shape over the summer. Hydrate: Aim
By Jillian Boston, Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Now that the weather is warmer it is so awesome that we can take our cardio workouts outside and get some fresh air! With that we want to remind you that it is SO important to supplement your cardio workouts with strength training at the club! Strength training not only helps keep your muscles strong for things like running and walking
By Jillian Boston, Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Spring is here, woohoo! I have had SO many people say to me they are ready to dust off their winter blues and spring into action with their health and fitness goals. All this talk is great but in order to see your goals come to fruition you need to make a plan. Think of a plan as the road map
By Jillian Boston, CPT, Fitness Nutrition Specialist Anniversary edition We have a lot of celebrating to do because Fitness Unlimited is 44 this month! We wouldn’t be here without amazing, strong, and empowering women like all of you that have helped us build our Fitness Unlimited Community! Our number one goal at Fitness Unlimited is to empower our members to become stronger and more confident in themselves. Surrounding ourselves with
By Jillian Boston In today’s fast-paced world inundated with ever-changing health trends, navigating the best choices for our well-being can feel overwhelming. However, amidst this complexity, it’s crucial to recognize that simplicity often holds the key to optimal health. These six preventive health measures are not only easily achievable but also empower you to take control of your health starting today. Show Up for Yourself: So often we put everyone’s
By Jillian Boston, Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Happy 2024, I hope you all had a phenomenal New Years Eve and that you are looking forward to an incredible year ahead. We know that you have tons of options to choose from when it comes to where you’ll carry out your 2024 fitness goals and we are hoping you will choose Fitness Unlimited, Health Club for Women. Fostering a
Each phase of life brings new challenges to face and address. For women, menopause is one of these major stages. This transition can introduce changes that affect our physical body, emotional state, and even impact our sexual health. With the right tools and support, including regular exercise and mindful nutrition, menopause can become a period of empowerment, strengthened self-care, and discovery of its surprising gifts. Menopause & Exercise Regular exercise
Hi Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed some time off with family and friends. It seems like every year the holiday season sneaks up on me! Since life can get extremely busy during this time of year, I wanted to share my tips for staying stress free and setting yourself up to enjoy the season. Be in the moment: The only thing we can control is the
By Jillian Boston, Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Do you feel like you lose motivation to workout as you head into the holiday season? Or are you someone who would love to workout but finds it hard to be consistent working out by yourself?! Trust me, you are not alone and that is completely normal! Life gets busy and although most of us know working out is great for
Sleep? What’s that? I am sure many of you are asking yourselves that considering the busy lifestyle many of us lead. With that busy lifestyle comes chronic lack of sleep. But what if I told you that prioritizing your sleep would actually make you less busy? I know that sounds crazy; however sleep is probably one of the most important things we can do. During a deep sleep is the
