by Erin Paruszewski | Aug 10, 2025 | Build, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation, Myth-Busting
Muscle quivering is the involuntary shaking you sometimes feel during challenging exercise. It happens when your muscles are working hard and your nervous system is firing rapidly to keep them going. Like muscle soreness, quivering is often linked with a “good”...
by Erin Paruszewski | May 1, 2025 | Build, Community, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Healthspan, Mental Health, Motivation
My family and I went to Peru over spring break for Frances and Steven’s wedding (you may remember them from the Los Altos studio). I highly recommend! While we were there, we visited the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, and I’ve never been so grateful for...
by Erin Paruszewski | Apr 29, 2025 | Build, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Longevity, Motivation
Amazon, Door Dash, dry-cleaning delivery, food-delivery, cleaning person. We outsource more than ever, yet we are still busier than ever. Stop trying to piece together your workouts yourself and start outsourcing them. It’s easier than you think! Start with our...
by Erin Paruszewski | Apr 29, 2025 | Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Longevity, Myth-Busting
Cardio exercise is great for heart health, blood sugar control, endurance, weight management, mood and mental health. However, like strength training, not all cardio is created equal. As a former marathon runner, I spent years pounding the pavement because I loved the...
by Erin Paruszewski | Mar 21, 2025 | Build, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise
Lifting weights is life-changing, but many resist this change. Do any of these resonate with you? What would you add and are you ready to change your mind? 1) Fear of Bulking Up Many worry they’ll get too muscular, but strength training enhances definition without...
by Erin Paruszewski | Feb 4, 2025 | Build, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Longevity, Mental Health, Motivation, Myth-Busting
WARNING! This may be controversial. Why can’t a walk be a walk anymore? If you follow fitness trends, you know that weighted vests are all the rage. They are touted as improving bone density, increasing cardiovascular intensity, and building strength. While this...
