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Member Inspiration: Abbey Hetes

Abbey has been a part of our fitness family since 2022! She works in the tech space as a UX research and insights analyst and is a dog mom to her adorable pup, Monte. This year, she added Pilates Reformer to her wellness routine as a way to get stronger and increase her mind-body connection. I’ve always been an active person. Before joining Mid American, I ran five days a week and took up fencing again. I really love working out because it relaxes my mind and helps me feel that physical connection. My first visit to the studio was a private Pilates Reformer session with Ericka. Initially, I was extremely nervous to do a private workout with an instructor, but she did such a ....
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Reframe How You View Exercise!

“Health is a state of body, wellness is a state of being.” – J. Stanford These two states may focus on different parts of a whole, but they are very much intertwined with one another. When you’re in good health and your thyroid is operating properly, you experience benefits like: Having more energy You're likely to have less aches and pains Stairs aren’t as demanding You have a lower risk of injury and disease You get quality sleep So much more! When you feel good physically, you continue the behaviors that have lead to a healthy state - and exercise is a big part of that. But, the impact of a fitness routine goes beyond the physical. When feel good in ....
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10 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health

Mental health is a big part of wellness and self care! October 10 is World Mental Health Day! Now, more than ever, it's so important to prioritize your mental well-being. Life can move at one hundred miles an hour and it's so easy to go along with the rush and neglect your mental state. Below are 10 tips to boost your mental health - today and everyday. 1. Take a media break. Whether it's social media or the never-ending news cycle, we all need a break sometimes. Set a scrolling window and stop checking social media/the news at a certain time every night. Or, make a plan to limit your screen time throughout the day (e.g. only check the news at lunch time). Added tip: Unfollow ....
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5 Benefits of Pilates Reformer

Pilates Reformer is for everybody and every body! Created by Joseph Pilates, Pilates (originally called "Contrology") is one of the best strength-boosting, feel-good, total-body workouts for all fitness levels! Here are just 5 of the many benefits of Pilates Reformer training! 1. It's gentle on your joints. Exercises on the Pilates Reformer are done seated, lying down, or kneeling on the bed which means that your joints are always supported. This unique approach means that every exercise is low-impact, making Pilates an ideal workout for those who want total-body strength training that isn't high-intensity. 2. It exercises your muscles in many different ways. ....
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Get your pumpkin fix with this simple and flavor-packed smoothie! Serves 1 Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen Ingredients 1 frozen banana ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon almond or pecan butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch each of nutmeg, ginger & allspice Instructions 1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 2. Pour into a glass and enjoy! ....
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Fall in a Bowl: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Fall-tastic Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Apple picking is in full-swing! Turn your apples into a delicious, hearty breakfast (or snack) with this quick recipe! Serves 2 Adapted from Everyday Delicious Ingredients Oatmeal recipe •1 cup rolled oats •2 cups milk of choice •1 TBSP maple syrup •½ tsp cinnamon •pinch of salt •optional: ½ tsp gingerbread spice or pumpkin pie spice Apple recipe •3 medium apples •1 TBSP maple syrup •½ tsp cinnamon •pinch of salt •1 tsp vanilla flavor •1 TBSP lemon juice •optional: ½ tsp gingerbread spice or pumpkin pie spice Toppings for serving (optional) •chopped ....
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Self Affirmations: Your Key to Empowerment

Have you ever really listened to the things you say to yourself about yourself? If you have, on a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your level of kindness? Self-talk is a BIG subject, but when it comes to changing it, some of the most common approaches that come up in conversations and Google searches are writing, listening to, and/or saying affirmations. While those general concepts are great, for a variety of reasons many people find themselves frustrated and feeling like they work for everyone except them. If you find yourself in that struggle, give these affirmation approaches a try: Approach 1: Define/figure out a feeling, quality, behavior, goal that’s closer to where you ....
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Let the Music Move You!

Music is the "universal language" for good reason! It has the power to transform moods, thoughts, energy and so much more. With that kind of power, it's no wonder that music is a foundational part of any great exercise routine. In fact, here are 5 great ways that music can elevate your workout: 1. It naturally boosts happiness - Music boosts dopamine (a hormone that drives your brain's rewards system) and that triggers feelings of well-being. Between the music's dopamine and exercise's innate serotonin boost, you'll be on cloud nine ! 2. Helps minimize pain - A great playlist can help you push through challenging exercises and distract you from sore muscles so that you're ....
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Staying Motivated When Summer Ends

Labor Day has come and gone which means that summer is winding down. But, that doesn't meant it's time to forgo your health and wellness routine. Seasons change, so it's important to have a wellness routine that makes you feel empowered and committed throughout the year. The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” Quite often though, health is seen through a lens that's focused on physical appearance which is where getting "summer ready" comes into play. So, what happens when summer is over? If you're hyper-focused on meeting certain physical changes in order ....
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Labor Day Recipes

Close out the summer with fun, Labor Day recipes that are perfect for any gathering! Easy Grilled Shrimp Foil Packets Mix up your typical Labor Day menu with a delicious shrimp boil - individually packaged! Serves 4 Adapted from Delish Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 cloves garlic, minced 2 smoked andouille sausages, thinly sliced 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces 1 lb. red bliss potatoes, chopped into 1-in pieces 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 1 lemon, sliced into thin wedges 4 tbsp. butter Directions Preheat grill over high ....
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Member Inspiration: Abbey Hetes

Reframe How You View Exercise!

10 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health

5 Benefits of Pilates Reformer

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Fall in a Bowl: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Self Affirmations: Your Key to Empowerment

Let the Music Move You!

Staying Motivated When Summer Ends

Labor Day Recipes

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