We are well into winter, and many of us will succumb to colds and flues and will need to rest and recover before going back to exercise. Others will be tempted to stay warm and cozy in bed feeling “unwell” by the thought of exercising in the cold of...

Many women influenced by the oily pictures of 90s-style bodybuilders in bikinis mistakenly believe that using weight will make them bulky. I wish it were that easy! I have been lifting now for 5 years, and I am still small – but I am stronger and feel...

We all know we have to be physically active to stay healthy. However, many people don’t understand the difference between exercise and physical activity and why incorporating both is crucial to living life well with fitness. Briefly the difference is:...

Achieving a healthy work-life balance requires managing our work and personal life in ways to keep our minds and bodies healthy and our whole selves happy and content. Work life is not only paid employment; it includes those of us who work from home, carers,...

Any form of self-awareness, that drives behavior change, is a good thing in my book, and that includes fitness trackers. However, what people don’t realize is information from fitness trackers is useless and even counterproductive if there is no plan to...

How often do we get to the end of the day exhausted by busyness and not knowing what we have achieved? Being busy is not the same as being productive - the difference is a point of focus. I believe, if at the end of the day you can’t identify three clear achievements,...

Starting a fitness program is terrifying; no one stands at the edge of a pool unable to swim with only a hope that if they jump into the deep end, they will miraculously swim. “Sink or swim” is a figure of speech, and regarding your health, (I am sorry to say) this...

Which comes first: Fitness for motivation or motivation for fitness? I have had a bit of fun with writing this blog post and trying to solve this question! This week three people have expressed to me that they feel too unfit to join a fitness program. It got me...

Setting huge outcomes/goals can be perilous when starting a life-changing fitness program. Very quickly the gap between the effort required and outcomes desired become apparent, and hopes for fitness dissolve like a snow cone in summer.... Get real and acknowledge...

We all know that exercise is good for our body, but when we understand why, it makes it easy to get going and exercise! What happens to your body when you exercise? The following are five of my most noticeable body changes that I have experienced personally with...

Health is wealth here at Square Box Fitness, and our fitness WELLth program takes 9 minutes! In your fitness journey with us you won’t need to invest hours at a gym, a huge amount of money, or exert enormous willpower and discipline! Here’s how it works. We understand...

Winning your Fitness is honestly and truly about having a steadfast belief in your ability to exercise consistently. I often wonder...what makes an athlete a winner? It does seem unfair, that athletes work so hard for such a long time and are not guaranteed a win....