By: Angela Johnston Ryan Heath and Natasha Prybyla, owners of Sloco Massage & Wellness Spa set out to create their wellness centric spa so that San Luis Obispo locals could feel guilt-free about prioritizing self-care. The spa offers massage, facials, waxing, cryotherapy, infrared sauna sessions, foot soaks and even has a retreat space. Their business model emphasizes protection of our local community and education […]
read moreAthlon’s Ultimate Guide to Gym Etiquette
By: Jasmine Pickett People come to the gym for many different reasons. Some of them are looking to reach a major fitness goal, while others like the social aspect that gyms offer and just want to stay healthy. Whatever your reason for coming to the gym, everyone should be aware of THESE simple gym etiquette principles. Did I just say […]
read moreSummertime Development for Kids in Sports
Parents all over the county ask us, “What should my kids be doing over summer to help them in their sport?” We know practicing fundamental movements will help any young athlete gain confidence in their sport, increase their speed and prevent injury – these movements include: Sprint technique Changing direction Throwing/catching Squatting/hinging Pressing/pulling But before we get into what a […]
read moreWhat the HECK Are Adaptogens?
The word “adaptogen” refers to (in herbal medicine) a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. While Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine have been using these substances (specific herbs, roots, tonics) as preventative and treatment approaches for thousands of years, it is generally accepted that the term and […]
read moreThe ONE Thing All Successfully “Changed” People Have In Common
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s probably a safe bet you’ll indulge a little. Or a lot 🙂 No worries! It’s a great holiday! And indulgence is a part of life. You have to indulge every once in a while to enjoy it. But the secret to lasting health, fitness, and performance is to not let it go too […]
read moreWant more money in your wallet? Start exercising
Still no time for exercise? Yes, yes, yes… The kids need to be dropped-off at soccer… That project at work is more important than a treadmill… Getting home in time to watch the start of the game out-weighs having nice muscles…. But what if someone paid you $19 per hour to exercise? Would that motivate you to find time? It […]
read moreWinning the Winter Blues
You’ve likely heard of the “winter blues.” That ‘not-quite-bad-enough-to-be-clinical-depression-but-still-got-you-down-thing’ that happens around this time of year when many of us feel less motivated and social, more tired and hungry, (particularly for foods rich in carbohydrates). The winter blues play havoc with your mind and moods, and make you not want to participate in the things you normally love to do. […]
read moreWhy are you stretching?
Do you enjoy the feeling of stretching pain? Some people do (think yoga). But most do not. Please no hate mail, I actually enjoy yoga (a bit), but I believe the majority of people do not enjoy the pain of stretching… So why do we stretch? Generally, people stretch because they want to achieve something. They want something to be […]
read more“Health” Care is Yours to Have Without Congress…
By Ryan Joiner, MS, CSCS I’m sure you’re getting tired of the “health care” debate… Much of it is just partisan bickering, as you know. But, I feel it important to remind people of an important fact that keeps getting left out of the debate (or at least out of the political pundits discussion around it)… The Affordable Care Act, […]
read moreNever Too Old…
Posted by Jasmine Pickett, BS, CSCS We have all heard the saying, “you’re never too old” to do something. People say it all the time, but do they really believe it? Do they find truth in it, or is it just blind optimism? I have certainly seen older individuals, when presented with a challenging task, say, “I’m too old for that,” […]
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