“A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that’s poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When...

Exercising should be a part of everyone's routine. Our bodies are not made to sit still or sit for hours at a time day after day. We need...

“Things that you are unlikely to regret: exercise, eating healthily, challenging yourself, making a plan, being kind.” ― Freequill...

The second half of interviews from the Total Refresh Fitness and Nutrition program 2022, high-lights Alex Brandy, solopreneur of Ascend...

“The keys to health and weight-loss: stress reduction, sleep, deep breathing, clean water, complete nutrition, sunshine, walking,...

Ascend Experience, LLC Two-toned Smoothie Bowl Summer is on the horizon and eating healthy is never more fun than when the warmer weather...

The success of the Health and Fitness Total Refresh Group back in January 2022 was a great indication that we are starving for good...

“[D]etachment means letting go and nonattachment means simply letting be. (95)” ― Stephen Levine, A Year to Live: How to Live This Year...

“Pain is weakness leaving the body” ― Tera Lynn Childs, Oh. My. Gods. Image by: Scott Webb Whether walking, swimming, cardio, strength...

If peace of mind feels elusive, there are motivating quotes out in the universe to empower you toward your goal. If having a healthy body...

Image by: Jonathan Borba No time to dedicate 30 minutes or an hour to a workout? This time of year, we are pushed and pulled in many...

“Thanksgiving man. Not a good day to be my pants.” -Kevin James Thanksgiving has always felt like the wrap up of Autumn. The last hurrah...

Whether it's something physical, emotional, spiritual, or a combination, we may need to be realistic in our goals for meaningful change...

“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” ― Chad Sugg Summer is drawing to a close. All...

What have you been doing since we last met way back in the Spring? Have you been able to incorporate fitness into your summer days and...

According to an article written in Women'sHealth.com "Kimchi is, a Korean culinary staple that originated over 3,000 years ago, says Mia...

Ah, convenience. Short cuts, time savers, things that are easier, no thinking involved. It is a beautiful thing to give up on time spent...

Congratulations to the 40+ amazing members we had for the 6 Week Spring Total Refresh. Each week our members participated in 3 workouts,...

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 limes, one for juice one for garnish ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ tsp each ground...

“You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” – Joseph Pilates Here are some eye-opening facts about the spine that just might help...