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How's the New Years Health Resolutions Going?
New Year's fitness goals often fail to stick for several reasons. Here are a few common reasons why people struggle to maintain their...
Diana Smithson
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Beat the Rising Grocery Bill with Meal Planning
Meal planning can be a highly cost-effective strategy when it comes to managing your food expenses. Here's why: 1. Reduced Food Waste:...
Diana Smithson
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Why the Emphasis on Core Work?
Core exercises offer a range of benefits that go beyond simply achieving a toned midsection. Here are some key advantages of including...
Diana Smithson
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Exercise & Mental Health
Exercise has a profound impact on mental health and well-being. Engaging in regular physical activity can help improve various aspects of...
Diana Smithson
Feb 21, 20242 min read


How Quality Gym Memberships can Lower your Healthcare Costs
Gym memberships and healthcare costs are two separate expenses that can have different impacts on your overall well-being and financial...
Diana Smithson
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Avoiding Extremes in Health & Fitness
New Year's Resolutions are upon us and most people come out the gate HOT! Their goals are bigger than their time allowance, financial...
Diana Smithson
Jan 10, 20242 min read


The Reward is in the Work not the Image
Sometimes what you see isn't always what you get. I have trained for years to be a runner. I have perfected certain aspects, researched...
Diana Smithson
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Meat or Meatless Diet: The Choice is Yours
Diets will continue to circulate year after year. Why? Because research is continually evolving to show the health benefits and...
Diana Smithson
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Goal Setting 2023: Never Set Another New Year's Resolution
New Year’s resolutions have always been something that I have questioned myself. Why do people wait for a certain year to make a goal to...
Diana Smithson
Dec 27, 20223 min read


Connecting With Yourself During the Holidays and Forward
What does it mean to take care of yourself? For some it means to take a nap, get your hair done, play a round of golf with friends, spend...
Diana Smithson
Dec 20, 20223 min read


Exercising During the Holidays? I don't have time!
Why on Earth would I exercise around the holidays? For real, you don't understand..... -I have so much shopping to do. -I have to wrap up...
Diana Smithson
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Why it's Important to Stay Hydrated
Growing up, any ailment I had must have been solved by the question "when's the last time you had a drink of water.". I would roll my...
Diana Smithson
Nov 15, 20222 min read


When Your Body Just Won't Cooperate
Have you ever started out with reasonable goals to take better care of your health, only for your body to misbehave and not cooperate?...
Diana Smithson
Nov 8, 20223 min read


A Goal without a Plan=Failure
As a youth, I was highly active in sports and dance. On a sports team, you train and practice for the next game. You assess strength...
Diana Smithson
Oct 24, 20222 min read


Factory Reset. How being sick is a physical reset.
Many of us with smart phones know that a 'factory reset' or 'power off' or system update is necessary to perform at optimal functioning. ...
Diana Smithson
Oct 11, 20224 min read


7 Keys to Start Exercising Again
Have you ever started exercising and then something got in the way? Was it lack of time? Was it lack of routine? Was it lack of...
Diana Smithson
Oct 7, 20223 min read


FIRST MONTH IN BRICK & MORTAR
Stronger Today Fitness opened doors on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to welcome clients from West Phoenix to train in a Small Group &...
Diana Smithson
Sep 30, 20223 min read


Long Time Brewing
No this isn't about my sudden interest in alcoholic beverages, but rather the brewing of Stronger Today Fitness LLC as a brick and mortar...
Diana Smithson
Jun 18, 20224 min read


It's a Process, not at Outcome: Putting in the work to achieve physical strength.
In a world where convenience and quick fixes are often prioritized, the pursuit of physical strength stands as a testament to the...
Diana Smithson
Sep 1, 20213 min read


5 ways to get better results from your workout
Does the word exercise send your brain spiraling into an all out sweat session that sounds like anything but fun? What about the negative thoughts that tell you you're not strong enough, have the right clothes, have the time, you're too old or too far gone to even try?
Diana Smithson
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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Understanding Senior Fitness Programs: Fitness for Older Adults
When you think about fitness, you might picture high-intensity workouts or marathon runners. But fitness for older adults is a whole different journey—one that’s deeply personal, thoughtful, and focused on maintaining independence and quality of life. If you’re looking to prevent surgery after injury, embrace a lifestyle of movement, or better understand your body mechanics while exercising, this post is for you. Let’s explore how senior fitness programs can be tailored to yo
Feb 94 min read


Functional Fitness Programs for Everyday Strength: Your Guide to Daily Movement Training
When you think about fitness, what comes to mind? Is it lifting heavy weights, running miles, or maybe endless hours on a treadmill? I used to think the same way. But over time, I discovered something far more valuable for everyday life: daily movement training . This approach focuses on building strength and mobility that you actually use every day. It’s about moving better, feeling stronger, and preventing injuries before they happen. Let me take you through what daily move
Jan 274 min read


The Essentials of Dietary Guidance Coaching for a Healthier You
When you think about improving your health, what comes to mind first? For many, it’s diet. But changing how you eat isn’t just about swapping foods or counting calories. It’s about understanding your body, your lifestyle, and how nutrition fits into your daily movement and recovery. That’s where dietary guidance coaching steps in. It’s a personalized journey that helps you align your nutrition with your goals, especially if you want to prevent surgery after injury or improve
Jan 264 min read
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