Ghent Fit Norfolk

May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and recently MEB employees joined our Wellness Director, Sarah Kert, for a Lunch & Learn on a topic that affects all of us: stress.

When people think about mental health, they often think about crisis situations. In reality, stress and resilience show up every day—in our energy, recovery, focus, mood, relationships, productivity, and ability to maintain healthy habits.

One of the key takeaways: resilience isn’t about avoiding stress or handling everything perfectly. It’s about recognizing stress, recovering from it, and continuing to move forward when life gets busy, messy, or overwhelming.

We discussed:

• How stress impacts physical and mental health

• The role of sleep, movement, recovery, and nutrition in building resilience

• How chronic stress affects energy, focus, and performance

• Practical strategies for building realistic, sustainable habits that work in real life—not just ideal conditions

Most importantly, we discussed how to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start building habits that support health and wellbeing, even during stressful seasons of life.

We’re grateful to partner with organizations like MEB that recognize wellness as more than a benefit. Supporting employee wellbeing helps create stronger teams, safer workplaces, and healthier communities.

Interested in bringing wellness education to your organization? Send us a DM, we’d love to connect.

☀️🐶 Beat the Heat!

Join Dogtopia Norfolk Ghent and Ghent Fit Norfolk for a FREE workshop on summer walking safety for both you and your dog.

Learn practical strategies to help keep summer walks safe, comfortable, and enjoyable, including:

• Heat safety and hydration strategies for both people and dogs
• How to recognize signs of heat stress, dehydration, and overexertion
• Summer walking tips to help your dog stay comfortable, active, and safe in the heat
• Mobility and recovery exercises to keep your feet, ankles, hips, and lower body feeling their best for all your summer walks, hikes, and adventures

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Dogtopia Norfolk Ghent

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register via the link below!
https://f.mtr.cool/adxyikosqk

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Happy Birthday, Josh! 🎉

Thank you for your leadership, your dedication to our clients, and all the work you put into making such a special place.
Join us in wishing our owner and CEO a very happy birthday!

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It looks like summer might finally be making a comeback after last week’s holiday washout - and we’ll be ready! ☀️🍹
These mocktails that feel like summer are a simple way to enjoy the season while supporting hydration, energy, and balance.

We love keeping alcohol-free options around because they can support:
-Hydration during hot weather
-Reduced dehydration and hangover symptoms
-Sober and sober-curious lifestyles
-More mindful, moderate approaches to alcohol
-Energy, sleep quality, recovery, and overall well-being
Most importantly, having alcohol-free options doesn’t have to be about restriction. Sometimes it’s simply about having more choices.

Swipe through for three refreshing recipes we’re trying this summer:
🍓 Garden Spritz
🍑 Sunset Rush
🌶️ Picante Paloma
Which one will you make first?

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We still have a few spots left for our Yoga Flow & Sound Bath this Thursday 05/28 5:30pm-7pm

Register using the link in our bio

250+ 5-star reviews and every single one means the world to us. ⭐️
Not because of the number but because each review represents someone who trusted us with their health, confidence, and goals.

From rebuilding strength after injury, to moving pain-free again, to simply feeling more confident walking into the gym, these stories are why we do what we do:
Luke helped Patrick find confidence training again after a herniated disc.
Justin helped Aaron stay consistent for 8+ months with realistic goals and accountability.
Jorge helped Marcos get back to playing tennis and keeping up with his son without pain.

To everyone who has supported Ghent Fit Norfolk, shared your experience, or trusted our team along your journey: thank you.
And to our team, thank you for showing up every day with care, knowledge, and intention.

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Your feet are probably still feeling this weekend and here’s why. 👣
Between festivals, farmers markets, beach days, 5Ks, long walks, and extra time standing, your feet, calves, and ankles probably took on more stress than usual this weekend.

This is the same 3-step process we use with many of our clients to help improve mobility, movement quality, and resilience.

The goal isn’t perfect mobility or feeling “fixed” overnight. It’s helping your body move and recover better so you can keep doing the things you enjoy.

How’s everyone handling this sudden jump to 90+ this week? ☀️😅

If you’ve noticed your energy feeling a little lower, your workouts feel heavier, or recovery feels slower than usual - you’re not imagining things.
Simply put, higher temperatures place more stress on the body. We lose fluids and electrolytes faster, internal workload increases, and the body has to work harder to regulate temperature, maintain performance, and recover on top of everything else.

With consistent, gradual exposure, most people become better acclimated to the heat within a couple of weeks. During that adjustment period, it’s normal for workouts, energy, and recovery to feel a little more sluggish than usual - but there are better ways to support the process:
• slow your pace slightly when needed
• avoid peak heat/sun hours when possible
• be more intentional with hydration, electrolytes, + fueling
• wear lightweight/breathable clothing
• reduce intensity or add extra recovery when needed

The goal isn’t to avoid the heat completely - or force your usual pace just to “push through it.” It’s to work with your body while it adapts to a new stressor.

Don’t worry - your progress didn’t backtrack overnight just because it hit the 90’s!

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Congrats to Devon for her recent deadlift PR!
Help us celebrate Devon’s win in the comments 🎉