For any of your own goals, New Year’s resolutions (if you made them) or priorities, now is a good time to get even more specific. As the year unfolds, take a closer look at any resolutions that need revision. Oftentimes, a goal refresh can be stimulating as well as motivating. Break down resolutions into smaller, more realistic, bite-sized, and attainable goals.

Pittsburgh Fitness Project Personal Trainer and Class Director, Wes Hall, describes his fitness journey and philosophy for personal training in our latest Trainer Spotlight.

There are many factors that can make us feel like we’ve had an unsuccessful training day. As long as we manage these factors to the best of our abilities, our chances of having a better workout will increase. At the end of the day, you made it into the gym, which for many is the hardest part. Take every workout as a great day because you are here!

This time of the year can be everything from wonderful to stressful. It can also be a very big challenge for those of us trying to pursue healthy eating during the holidays. So, are you among the 79% of Americans who indulge in more sweets and treats during the holiday season?

PFP trainer, Wes Hall, offers his advice on the importance of warming up before we exercise. Why do we bother? How long should we really spend getting ready to workout?

Macronutrients refer to the three basic components of every diet — carbohydrates, protein, and fat. As the word “Macro” or large implies, the body needs these nutrients in larger quantities.

With Fall fast approaching (so hard to believe!), so is the season of spooks, pumpkins and changing leaves. Let’s plan to start this Autumn right with a great Autumn recipe!

Summer is coming to a close. As you get your last weekend getaways in before the fall season hits, here are some vacation workout tips for when you are away. Feel free to use some of these throughout the year!

One of my favorite things is the abundance of fresh, inexpensive and yes, in-season berries. All of the best: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries . . . I like them all, and by the handful. And did you know that they are not just a sweet treat, but that these bountiful beauties are also great for your health?

A delicious and savory recipe for any day of the week!

Unfortunately, it is never possible to live a completely stress-free life, but there are 13 remedies for stress and some concrete actions you can take when you find and recognize stress during the moment.

It’s not the end of the world if you don’t work out every day on vacation. But depending on how long you are gone, getting at least one or two really intense workouts can work wonders for you. It’ll help you stay on track for when you get back into your routine and give you a sense of normalcy during your trip when everything seems to be off of your routine.

If you are a person who struggles with stress and find it to be inhibiting your life at all, then you need to start taking action to remove stressors from your life as much as possible. Know that although stress creeps often unknowingly into your life, it will not necessarily go away on its own. We often have to take deliberate actions and shift our mindset in order to start to make stress go away.

Maintaining motivation to stay fit can be difficult. We all have busy lives, and the day can slip by quickly. Finding that fitness buddy can make all the difference!

Depending on the bacteria that we have established in our guts, we may or may not experience bloating or heartburn after eating, have changes in our mood or note stomach pain. While our “belly bugs” aren’t necessarily the sole cause of any health issues, they certainly appear to play a larger part then we may have previously imagined.

Get ready for summer with this delicious and seasonal summer recipe! Juicy watermelon and soy-marinated Ahi tuna with cucumbers make a delicious, light, summer salad appetizer or first course when you need a dish to impress!

This has got me thinking: is there a link between decluttering your physical space and a person’s mental state? How does one’s physical space affect your mental state (or does it even?).