7 Ways to Get (and stay!) Motivated

Next time you’re thinking about staying in and skipping the gym, utilize these 7 tactics to get (and stay!) motivated.

3 Steps To Creating A Winning Nutrition Plan (without counting calories)

Today’s blog post comes to you from a trainer at the downtown Des Moines AnyTime Fitness–Zach. I met Zach a few months ago when he was new to the gym and I’ve been following his fitness journey on Instagram ever since! Look for his bio at the end of the article.  Today, with social media,…

Muscle Growth: Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think

Your alarm sounds, jolting you awake. Your eyes are tired and your muscles sore. You stretch your arms above your head and groan, dreading the long day ahead of you; already tired. In today’s bustling world, this is the story for many. Sleep takes a back seat to our jobs, kids, hobbies, the gym, and…

Healthy Mind AND Body: Why Choose When You Can Have Both?

Taylor shares her story of how she found mental peace and clarity while also pursuing a stronger body.

5 Tricks to Master Self Love

5 steps to help you recognize your value and love the skin you’re in.

NEAT: How To Burn Calories Without The Gym

You can burn more calories outside of the gym than in — here’s how.

How Much Cardio Do You REALLY Need?

Do hours of cardio a week really help us reach our goals faster? Or are we wasting our time? Here’s what you need to know.

Goodbye Coach: Fitness After College Sports

No longer a D1 swimmer, this is how Ben got back into the gym and found his groove again.

4 Things More Important Than Working Out

There are few people, places, or things that make me feel as powerful and free as a killer workout does. There’s just something about sore muscles, sweat dripping down my face, and pure “me time” that makes me feel… me. But let’s be real for a minute. The gym isn’t everything. Even when it comes…