I completed Grounding! One of my favorite things to do and very relaxing. It helps me reset, too.

I completed Take a Breath!

Learning to breathe sounds funny at my age, but I enjoy a good lesson in technique and I can always use better breathing on a daily basis. Good read. Good info.

I completed The Scale!

The scale has not really ever been my friend. I use it more as a tool or as a means to an end. It rarely ever shows what I'd like to see, but I appreciate its benefits.

Meet Kathy, one of our amazing Wellness Partners helping to heal food trauma.

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I completed Multiple Frequencies !

I always read fascinating topics in the wellness boot camp! I could use all of these waves!

I completed Reach Your Potential ! Great information as always!

I completed Heart Rate Zones!

Mine is 170 and I often get close during some runs with hills or with sprints!

I completed Rest Day ❤! Not really LOL. Skipped yesterday so pushed it all to today and also got a chest workout in. Back at it. Getting stronger. Pushed bench a bit to see what I could do and went well.

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Importance of CorrectBreathing During ExerciseBreathing correctly during exercise is crucial for optimizing performance, maintaining safety, and improving overall results. When you breathe properly, you provide your muscles and tissues with the oxygen they need to function efficiently, reduce the risk of injury, and help your body recover more effectively.Enhanced Oxygen Supply to Muscles: • During physical exertion, your muscles require more oxygen to produce energy. By breathing deeply and cor

All my writing is located here. You do have to sign up for an account but there are other resources there as well. All comments welcome :-)

Read stories from Proud Boomer Health and Wellness on Medium: https://medium.com/proud-boomer-health-and-wellness

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There are lots of subject matter experts in this group. You can now click on their profile picture and follow them, or message them privately.

Sometimes we want to connect but won't don't want to do it on the main feed. Maybe we have aquestion or something we want to share, let Fitness Realist make that connection for you.

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Every other Sunday we meet to support, listen, get support and develop new tools. We are here to heal with no judgment.

I completed Box Breathing!

I seem to be using this technique a lot lately. Great way to calm down and reset.

Wrapping up the final Wellness Bootcamp of 2025!

If you have questions about training, recovery, nutrition, or what comes next now’s the time.

Drop them below or send a message. We’re here to close this year strong.

I completed Read the Blog!

Always good information and reminders on the blog!

The Community Wellness Bootcamp™ group is a welcoming space for friends and family who are serious about their wellness journey.

Bootcamp enrollment is not required to be part of this community.

This is a private wellness group, not a social media space. It’s designed for inspiration, education, and meaningful support without noise, trends, or comparison.

Access requires a free Fitness Realist account, which gives members entry to the community and educational resources.

Please invite individuals who are committed to their health, open to learning, and looking for genuine encouragement and accountability by sharing this link:

https://www.fitnessrealistcoaching.com/groups

Thinking About Using AI to Track Macros?

AI tools like ChatGPT can be super helpful, but only if you know what numbers you're aiming for!

Don’t just guess. Ask your coach.

Set up a 1:1 session to dial in your individual goals, calorie range, macro breakdown, and tracking strategy so AI becomes a support tool, not a source of confusion.

I completed Your Wellness Awareness! It’s good for me to acknowledge where I am in my wellness journey.

Did you know your cells can retain up to four times their normal volume in water during hyperhydration?

While hydration is critical for energy, metabolism, and recovery, too much water can actually backfire.

Overhydrating can dilute essential electrolytes like sodium, which throws off your body’s balance and can lead to symptoms like nausea, confusion, or even muscle cramps.

💧The sweet spot? Aim for about half your body weight in ounces per day and increase slowly around workouts or hot weather.

Your body needs hydration, not flooding.

Drink smart. Stay balanced. Be well.

Most people shop whenever they run out of food. The problem? That leads to impulse buys, extra trips, and no real plan.

🌀Try this instead: shop once a week with a list. 🌀

Save time, save money, and stick to your goals.

Rearrange your phone for peace of mind. Put apps that spark joy, movement, and self-care on your home screen. Move the ones that add stress to secondary pages.

Let wellness be the first thing you see. Your version of happiness is personal, curate your digital space for you!

Add the Fitness Realist app, Fit by Wix, to your home screen. Read blogs, stay connected, and keep wellness at your fingertips.

Make Summer Your Wellness Season

Whether you're road-tripping, juggling kids' schedules, or soaking up the sun, the Fitness Realist app is your all-in-one wellness tool!

No rigid schedules. No gym required.

Just real wellness, whenever you’re ready.

Your summer. Your pace. Your wellness.

Free resource for the month of May to all Fitness Realists. Check out the upcoming workshops. The link is now to a zoom meeting.

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Be sure to peek in Promotions, Spam, or your main inbox so you don’t miss updates, tips, and what’s new at Fitness Realist!

We’re excited to welcome a new Wellness Partner to the Fitness Realist family!

Specializing in nutrition and helping dismantle disordered eating, VITALITY focuses on real, individualized solutions, not one-size-fits-all plans.

You can find all of our Wellness Partners at the bottom of any page on our website. Tap and explore the support waiting for you.

Interested in becoming a Fitness Realist Wellness partner?

https://www.fitnessrealistcoaching.com/wellness-partners

If you are not currently following the Run Amok community on this platform, you are missing out. Mike just completed the Walt Disney World 10 miler. He included a video from the pre-run health and wellness expo and a video with images inside the run. If you've ever wanted to run a race like this but are unsure what you're getting into, let Mike show you. Join him on Run Amok - Runners Unite!

Find it under the group list! Join today.

We’re excited to launch new community groups designed to keep you motivated, educated, and inspired on your fitness and wellness journey. Whether you’re a runner, a yogi, or looking for a complete wellness transformation, there’s a group for you!

🏃🏼‍♀️ Running Group – Connect with fellow runners, share training tips, and stay race-ready.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Yoga Group – Explore mindfulness, movement, and breathwork with a supportive community.

💪🏼 Wellness Bootcamp – Build strength, improve nutrition, and achieve your health goals.

Be sure to check your Fitness Realist emails. Check your spam or junk folder too. Today is the first email of a four-part series on exercise progressions.

Foam Rolling AKA - Self Myofascial Release (SMR) can be very intense when you first start. Today does not have a formal workout, we encourage you to try the SMR techniques.

Foam rollers can be found on Amazon, at Target or Walmart for less than $20. Done correctly SMR provides the same relief as a sports massage saving you nearly $160 per hour.

We expect questions and discussion around this subject. This is a great platform. Use the comments to ask. We will jump on and answer questions throughout the day.

Hey guys, Just learning how to navigate the site. I have been really excited to be part of Fitness Realist's expanded resource network and I would love it if you all consider me as such for yourselves.

I'm personally a fitness enthusiast, a multidisciplinary athlete, martial artist, and a NASM PT/CES+ISSA Strength and Conditioning coach. After decades of observing friends, competitors, and clients I realized that you can control Diet and Exercise, but you cannot control your chemistry, which is an equal part of the equation.

That's why I partnered with doctors who handle that chemistry and bridge the gap to people at all levels to reach that optimized chemistry that we all experienced when we were 18-24ish. Our company started in Castle Rock, CO and we now operate about 10 brick and mortar clinics across the country. We've handled (10?)thousands of clients and collected data on all of them:…

I love that we have knowledgeable health and wellness coaches in the Fitness Realist family.

John has been posting some great information about his running training in addition to his WBC workouts.

Julie has joined us as well. She is an accomplished cyclist and trainer.

Group interaction is imperative to success in our individual Wellness. They say it takes a village to raise children, we believe it takes a village throughout our whole life.

Support and knowledge are meant to be shared!!

Chris Logan has joined our Wellness Group. Chris is from Castle Rock Hormone Health and his company is a vetted Wellness Partner with Fitness Realist.

This group is a great place for these types of resources.

Check out the blog for more information on HRT and the link if you are interested in discussing HRT further in a virtual appointment with his team.

https://www.fitnessrealistcoaching.com/post/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt

Personal training, gym memberships and wellness programs can be reimbursable. You will need a medical letter of necessity (MLN) from one of your medical care providers and an invoice.

Most providers have a form letter already drafted. You just have to ask! Unfortunately, you cannot use your HSA debit card. You will have to submit for reimbursement with your HSA.

WBC 1.1

The focus today is foundation. Core, balance and plyometric movements can be done 5 days a week and should be incorporated into regular training. These movements build a strong foundation to prevent injury and allow you to progress safely.

You'll also learn about the foundation of nutrition with reading on macros and micros.

Make sure you post in the group for support and encouragement and to share your successes and struggles.

We are all in this together!

Alright, here we go. January 1st. That magical time of year when the calendar flips over, the hangover is just starting to lift, and the world collectively decides, “You know what? This is my year.” This is the time when gym parking lots look like Walmart on Black Friday. When every treadmill, squat rack, and yoga mat becomes sacred ground, not for the dedicated, but for The Resolutionists.

Ah, the Resolutionists. They come in droves. Like a swarm of overly optimistic locusts clad in brand-new Lululemon, wielding their shiny water bottles and Fitbits, ready to conquer the world—or at least burn off those holiday cookies. And let’s be honest, most of them don’t make it past February. But for that one glorious month, they’re unstoppable. A force of nature. A cultural phenomenon.

The Resolutionist Starter Pack

You know them when you see them. They walk into the gym with a confidence…