Merritt Clubs Blog

When the temperatures soar, it can be challenging to stay active and keep fit. However, there are ways you can exercise and stay healthy even on the hottest days. Here are 5 tips that you can use this season.

Cookouts, vacations, celebrations, oh my! Summertime is filled with lots of events and trips that include having a cocktail or two. Here are some great tips to ward off hangovers and keep the party going:

Are you looking for a fun and effective way to stay active this summer? Look no further than swimming! Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a beginner, there are plenty of benefits to diving into this low-impact exercise.

Summer is here and with that, comes AMAZING seasonal produce! Starting in June, the farmers markets are overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables which makes it the perfect opportunity to try new things in fun and different ways! Here are some great fruits and veggies to look for during the month of June:

Have you had your oats lately? 

Oats often get overlooked due to their high carb content, but they are packed with nutrition and the complex carbs our bodies need. Oatmeal is actually one of the most powerful breakfast foods of them all. If you’re looking to establish healthier eating habits, make sure to embrace oatmeal as part of your diet.

Let me guess, some unnamed people have ingrained in your brain that lifting heavy, or lifting weights at all, will make you “bulky”. I’m here to tell you that’s BS, and it’s time women take command of the weight floor.

Let me start by saying that I am not a psychologist or a therapist. This is coming from experience training many different people and training myself. This is meant to be a helpful read to at least get you thinking in the right direction. That direction is knowing training includes a mental approach and should be treated just as seriously, if not more, than the physical, recovery, and nutritional pillars of training.

There are so many reasons why I love Zumba. First, it’s a fantastic workout. Each class is HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) structured to incredible music, where most of the routines are fast paced, making it a brilliant workout for your heart that never gets boring. In fact, the average person can burn around 400 to 600 calories per class. Second, I have connected with so many amazing people and I get to groove with a diverse community every week. But the most phenomenal reason for why I love Zumba is how I get to literally dance the rhythms of my ancestors.

Journaling, much like meditation, is one of the things you hear about being “really good for you.” However, if you don’t set aside time for either, then you simply won’t do them. It’s a matter of building a habit; writing in the same place at the same time every day that creates a lasting impact. Once you build the momentum it becomes a practice that can be of a great benefit to your mental and emotional health. 

Do you ever wake up feeling tired? Have a “sugar monster” that summons sugar cravings every day? Feel groggy after eating bread or grains? I did too, and I’m here to say that it may be time for you to try the Whole30 diet.