Lana4Fitness Personal Training

Lana Stevenson's journey of reinvention!

I so enjoyed this experience of telling my story and my journey including my transition from Personal Trainer to a Personal Development online business. A change in career at the age of 59, 2 years ago was one of the best deciions I have ever made. It's never too late to course correct. If you want to learn more about this wonderful opportunity, message me, or email [email protected]om
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Lana Stevenson's journey of reinvention! It's an inspiring person who is able to pick themselves back up after being knocked down. It lays the foundation for others to do it too!

Help Leora Beat Cancer! organized by Lana Stevenson

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Strong Mom Workshop

alignable.com Offered by SHE Fit Physical Therapy - Oct 28th 12:30pm-1:30pm: This is a free workshop to educate moms on how to recover well and return to fitness safely after having a baby. We will discuss abdominal separation (diastasis recti), prolapse, urinary incontinence, and aches and pains that commonly af...

6 Benefits of Sub-max Steady-state Exercise

What is SST and what are the benefits?

fhp.so If you or your clients are not already doing some form of sub-maximal, steady-state aerobic conditioning, consider adding it to your current workout program. There are a number of differences between HIIT and steady-state training (SST) that have already been discussed in a previous post (read it he...

7 Worst Foods for Your Heart

By rarely consuming seven of the most damaging foods for your heart, you’ll significantly lower your risk for heart disease.

fhp.so In the United States, heart disease kills more people than any other cause. But here’s some good news: There’s a lot that you can do to lower your risk of heart disease.

The Benefits of Yoga Beyond Flexibility

Yoga is valuable to overall health and fitness. Here's why.

fhp.so Yoga is not the only avenue to conquering the mind and developing self-awareness, but it is one of the most effective as it leverages the mind-body connection to shift thought patterns while eliciting positive physical adaptations. Truthfully, as spiritually freeing as yoga is, it’s quite physically...

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Nutrition and Brain Health

Proper nourishment will keep your brain happy now and prevent diseases typically associated with aging.

fhp.so There are approximately 100 billion neurons in your brain that rely on a steady stream of energy to function. The right foods will take care of your brain and keep it functioning properly. Conversely, the wrong foods will not nourish your brain and can speed up age-related brain diseases and disorde...

10 Yoga Poses to Alleviate Low Back Pain

The keys to a healthy back are mobility, flexibility and strength, which can all be improved through a consistent, basic yoga practice.

fhp.so Try these ten moves for a tight and achy back. If you have moderate to severe pain, please consult with your physician before beginning an exercise routine.

Exercise to Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

Everyone knows that exercise improves physical health. Less commonly discussed, however, is exercise's impact on mental and emotional health.

fhp.so If you struggle with symptoms of anxiety or depression, incorporate daily movement into your life, focusing on inclusive environments, outdoor workouts, moderate intensity and functional goals. You’ll quickly find that your exercise sessions do as much for your mental and emotional well-being as the...

Exercise Swaps: Do This, Not That!

Stuck in a plateau? Try these new exercise swaps to enhance your workout.

fhp.so If you find you’ve been doing the same exercises for a while and are stuck on the proverbial plateau, here are five exercise swaps you can use to enhance your workouts. To add an extra boost, each of the exercises focuses on just one limb at a time, which allows you to focus all of the nervous syste...

How to Improve Mobility in the Hips and Shoulders

These softening, lengthening and strengthening exercises improve mobility in both your hips and shoulders.

fhp.so In common usage, “mobility training” has come to mean what “flexibility training” once meant for many of our clients. Whatever we are calling it, it’s a good idea to examine two joints essential for movement.

7 Ways to Stop Overeating For Once and For All

Use these tips to get your eating on track so you can feel fueled and satiated instead of full and frustrated.

fhp.so Overeating is easy to do, especially when you’re indulging in an unusually delicious meal. It’s also easy because there are many factors that cause us to overeat, including stress and noshing too fast—both of which we likely experience or do on an almost daily basis.

How to Have Productive Rest Days

A productive rest day provides your body with a wide variety of benefits, including faster recovery, greater range of motion, improved mood and more. Use these tips to have an active recovery day, allowing you to make time for rest while reaching your fitness goals.

fhp.so Rest days are critical for fitness success. Working out causes microscopic tears in your muscle fibers and rest days allow those muscles to heal, which, in turn, allows them to grow. Yet, making time for rest can be hard—whether you’re feeling extra motivated to stay active or are worried that takin...

EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Express Workout

This EMOM workout is quick - but effective.

fhp.so EMOM workouts, otherwise known as “Every Minute on the Minute,” are a fun and creative way to manipulate your work-rest ratio during workouts. A predetermined number of reps are assigned for each set, and they must be completed in a minute. If completed faster, a longer rest break may be taken. If t...

One Weight Workout: Dumbbell

All you need for this full body workout is two dumbbells.

fhp.so When it comes to fitness equipment, you have a plethora of choices that can help you achieve your desired results. If you are always looking for the most efficient means of getting the most out of your limited time for exercise, you’re the target audience for the One Weight Workout series. In this i...

Sleep Hygiene: The Importance of Building a Bedtime Ritual

A good night's sleep is key to wellness and well-being.

fhp.so Sleep hygiene is comprised of the daily rituals we use to aid us in getting a good night’s sleep. While some people think it’s enough to try to go to be earlier, these daily before-sleep rituals are far more powerful. Here are a few tips to help you get started on the path to better sleep.

One Weight Workout - Kettlebell

This EMOM workout that uses kettlebell and body-weight exercises is perfect for days when time is a factor.

fhp.so This installment of the One Weight Workout series focuses on EMOMs using a combination of kettlebell and body-weight exercises.

8 Things You Should Be Doing After Every Workout

Wrap up your workout with these actions.

fhp.so Sometimes all you want to do after a tough workout is hurry out of the gym so you can get on with the rest of your day. But there are small steps you can take immediately or shortly after exercise to keep healthy and set the stage for a successful workout next time. Make it a habit to cross as many…

One Weight Workout - Cable Machine

These total-body cable machine exercises will help you increase strength, burn calories and reduce your risk of an overuse injury.

fhp.so This installment of the One Weight Workout series focuses on the highly versatile cable machine. Learn how to incorporate several total-body exercises that will help you increase strength, burn calories and reduce your risk of an overuse injury.

5 Exercises for Stronger Legs

Improve leg strength with these five moves.

fhp.so While there are hundreds of great lower-body strength-training options, these five movements are particularly effective for developing optimal leg strength for any sport or life activities your clients may pursue.

4 Pilates Moves for Lean Legs

Build lean leg muscle with these simple Pilates moves.

fhp.so You know Pilates is great for improving posture and strengthening the core, but did you know a regular Pilates practice can help strengthen your entire body? Check out these four Pilates-based moves for strengthening the legs, which can be done just about anywhere and require little to know equipmen...

5 TRX Exercises to Improve Balance

Both static and dynamic balance play a critical role in keeping us active and injury-free. These five exercises improve this component of fitness.

fhp.so Here are five TRX exercises you can use in your group fitness classes or with personal-training clients to help improve balance.

Is Fat the New Nutrition Darling?

Not all fats are created equal.

fhp.so Is dietary fat a friend or foe? Currently, dietary fat is experiencing a comeback in popularity. From weight loss to improved mental clarity, many health professionals are touting the purported benefits of a high-fat diet. Which raises the question: Should you buy into the hype and hop on the high-f...

9 Ways to Make Your Run More Fun

Try these tips to make your running workouts less dull and more interactive.

fhp.so Running is a great way to get and stay in shape, but it can get a little dull after a while. Here are nine tips for making your running workouts more fun and interactive.

Flexibility Training for Beginners

If flexibility practice is not currently part of your fitness program, begin with these three stretches.

fhp.so Flexibility is an important component of health-related fitness, but flexibility training is often neglected, even among regular exercisers.

Fast and Efficient Upper-Body Training

This upper-body workout maximizes gym time.

fhp.so With everyone so short on time, creating efficient workouts while still helping clients achieve results is hugely important. Here is a fast and efficient upper-body program that targets opposing muscle groups and, thus, helps to maximize your clients’ workout time.

The Minimalist Approach to Fitness

Crunched for time? Use this effective minimalist approach to make the most of your time at the gym.

fhp.so Fitness can be complicated, but there is a way to simplify your workouts. Taking a minimalist approach to fitness allows you to focus on the basics for maintaining fitness and wellness. With this mindset, you can rest easy that you do not need to invest in a special workout or product; gimmicks are…

Eating for Season: Summer Edition

These recipes feature our favorite produce of the summer season.

fhp.so Summertime and the living is delicious! This is the season with the greatest variety of fruits and vegetables available, which are the perfect fuel for your active days (see sidebar, below). Whether you find yourself hiking, biking or playing a grueling tennis match, you need to stay well-hydrated a...

9 Signs of Overtraining

Are you overtraining? Look out for these signs.

fhp.so Whether you are male or female, you are equally at risk for overtraining syndrome, so recognizing the early signs and combating them can prevent detrimental fitness and health outcomes. Here are nine signs of overtraining to look out for.

7 Ways to Get More Movement Into Your Day

Think beyond sets and reps. Check out these ways to get more movement in your day.

fhp.so If you struggle to find time for activity, it’s time to think beyond the sets and reps. Here are seven ways to get more movement into your day.

3 Stretches for Midday Back Pain

Break up your bouts of sitting with these stretches to get your back health back.

fhp.so More than 26 million Americans experience frequent back pain. To keep yourself off the list of frequent sufferers, it’s important to first understand where back pain comes from so you can apply some simple strategies—and effective stretches—to help keep the pain at bay.

7 Great Mornings: Your Prep Guide to the Most Important Meal of the Day

Start your day off right with these healthy (and easy!) breakfast recipes.

fhp.so Most people who skip breakfast cite lack of time as their primary barrier. These seven easy-to-prepare breakfast ideas can be made in a few minutes and are packed with the nutrition needed to fuel you throughout your day.