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Accountability Partners: Your Holiday Workout Saviors
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and often indulgence. Amidst all the festive food and drinks, it can be a challenge to...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Combating Breast Cancer: A Spooky Reminder of Strength
As the autumn leaves fall and October unfolds, Halloween festivities take center stage. Pumpkins are carved, costumes are donned, and the...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Slip and Trip Resisting Skills
Each year, more than one in four adults aged 65 years and older experience a fall - the leading cause of fatal and serious injuries for...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Aug 9, 20233 min read


Happy Anniversary Garage Girls!
It is so hard for me to believe that is has been 14 years since the start of Garage Girls Fitness! I never dreamt that when we started...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Jun 1, 20232 min read


March Madness!
March is certainly a busy month this year for me. It may even be on the verge of madness! And I for one, can’t wait! I leave for...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Hip, Hip....Fixed!
I hate to admit this but I am not superwoman. I usually will work through pain and discomfort as I cannot be bothered by taking time off...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Feb 1, 20234 min read


New Year, New Closets?
It is the start of the New Year and you have undoubtedly heard the expression, ‘New Year, New You’. This adage lends itself to making...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Jan 1, 20233 min read


Bone Health: What Do You Need to Know?
I have been thinking of skeletons lately, especially since Halloween was just yesterday. Our skeleton is made up of about 206 bones. Some...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Nov 1, 20224 min read


Hormones and Metabolism
Blog #5 in Metabolism Series Your hormones play an important role in metabolism. Different hormones in the body are associated with...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Oct 1, 20225 min read


Metabolism Fact vs Fiction: It’s in my genes!
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I can’t lose weight because of my genetics”? To date, more than 400 different genes have been...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Sep 1, 20225 min read


Fact vs Fiction: I have a slow metabolic rate
Blog #3 in Metabolism Series “I have a slow metabolism” …. This is a common statement to hear from people when you are talking about...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Aug 1, 20223 min read
3500 Calorie Rule – Fact or Fiction?
Blog #2 in Metabolism Series The concept of energy balance, or weight management, is based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Jul 1, 20223 min read


What is Metabolism?
You often hear people talk about metabolism…’my metabolism is slow’, ‘my metabolism is fast’, or ‘my metabolism isn’t what it used to...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Jun 1, 20224 min read


Strength Training Benefits for Women
If strength training has not been consistently incorporated into your exercise routine, you may want to consider adding in this powerful...
Jessica Rury
May 1, 20222 min read


Don’t be a Fool, be Functional!
Whether you are new to exercise or have been working out for years you have probably heard the term “functional training”. Functional...
Cassidy Wolf, B.S. and Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Apr 1, 20224 min read


What the Heck is an Exercise Snack?
Have you seen the five-minute exercise videos on the homepage over the past several months? These videos can be described as exercise...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Which Is Your Workout Match?
It is crucial to change up your workout routine to avoid plateaus and to avoid getting bored with the same exercises. So, to add a...
Cassidy Wolf B.S.
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Core vs Abdominal Training – What’s the Difference?
Are core training and abdominal training the same thing? The short answer is sort of. Many individuals confuse abdominal training with...

Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Jan 15, 20223 min read


How to Achieve Sustainable Behavior Change
Starting a new diet or exercise routine is not an unfamiliar task to a lot of people. The start of a new year calls for a New Year’s...
Cindy Bui, B.S. and Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Jan 1, 20226 min read


‘Tis the Season
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time with your loved ones. One thing that makes it so special is getting to keep family...
Jessica Rury, B.S. and Jan Schroeder, Ph.D.
Dec 16, 20214 min read
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