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What is an Exploratory Session?
https://youtu.be/Z0n0FbPvJy4 We’ve had many people wonder and ask about what it is like to get started working with us. What does it look like? An Exploratory Session is the first step to working together. It is a one-hour session where we meet and go through: Medical history – have you had...
We’re a Personal Facility, Not a Gym
We have always been a small, clean, personal facility. Now, in light of COVID-19, we have been even more diligent in practicing all of the freshly given CDC guidelines for sanitation. We are NOT a gym with many sweaty touchpoints through the day. We clean everything touched between each session....
Why The Well/Richmond Wellness Was Created
https://youtu.be/g3rROPMiKR0 Join me today as I share a good bit of the story of the creation of The Well/Richmond Wellness and holistic personal training. It's been quite the adventure! I saw the change that incorporating fitness was was making in others' lives back in 2012 and loved the change I...
Exercise .. an Addiction?
We all probably know at least one person in our lives who is, quite honestly, addicted to exercise. Be it that they have to do something absolutely intense every single day, they're religious about their diet or calorie counting, or simply constantly obsessing over it, no hell storm nor reward...
Stretching Workshop!
Join me for a one hour stretching workshop and develop a daily stretching routine that you can use for a lifetime! All ages and fitness levels invited: modifications will be provided if you have limited range of motion. The goal of stretching is to elongate your muscles, increase your blood...
Making Home a Stress Reliever
One of the key things that the onset of the pandemic taught me was the importance of home being a safe haven, a place of stress relief. I already called my home the "Oasis." The importance of this became of utmost importance as the world around us - my late boyfriend and I - became incredibly...
Getting Fit for the Summer
Getting fit for the summer is still a thing. The summertime is coming, and many people want to get into shape for the beach, pool or just to enjoy the sunny weather. If you're one of those individuals, here are some tips to help you get fit for the summer: Set Realistic Goals - Start by setting...
Sustainability in Exercise
It can sometimes seem easier to get started than to find sustainability in exercise. At what point, though, do you get tired of the yo-yo, the on-and-off the bandwagon? It’s mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausting. How do you crack the code of consistency? If we're connected on social...
Age WELL with a Personal Trainer
How Do We Age Well? Aging is a natural part of life and there are steps you can take to age well. With the help of a personal trainer, anyone at any age can improve and maintain their quality of movement and life by staying active through strength training and mobility exercises, stretching,...
The Importance of Hydration in Health and Fitness
Proper hydration is essential for overall health and fitness. Water is essential for nearly every function of the body, from regulating temperature to transporting nutrients to the muscles. Here are some of the key reasons why hydration is so important: Improved Physical Performance - When you're...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Personal Training Sessions
Personal training sessions are an investment in your health and fitness, so you want to make the most of each session. Here are some tips to maximize your personal training: Come Prepared - Bring a water bottle, towel, workout gear and any equipment you'll need for your session like weight lifting...
The Benefits of Having Your Own Private Personal Trainer
Having your own private personal trainer is an invaluable asset to achieving your fitness goals. Not only will you have someone who is dedicated to helping you reach your personal health and wellness targets, but you’ll also have a professional coach who can customize the training program and...