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Free Weights Functional Movement Series: DUMBBELL CHEST PRESS

Need some assistance with FREE WEIGHTS and FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT? Watch these how-to videos if you are just starting out, OR if you are an experienced weightlifter hoping to correct or check your form! Check out VIM’s Free Weights & Functional Movement Series – Each week we’ll post a video demonstrating a new move. Next up, […]

9 Benefits of your Morning Coffee

Let’s be honest, coffee is an integral part of most of our lives. But is your caffeinated habit good for you? Maybe not for your wallet, but it can, in fact, have a surprisingly great number of benefits. All the more reason to visit and support your local coffee shop. If they used high-quality machinery […]

Your ULTIMATE Lunch On The Go

Whether you are a student or in the working world, most of us don’t have the luxury of preparing and eating lunch at home. Beyond sandwiches, it can be a bit of a challenge to come up with tasty lunches that are both easy to prepare and travel well. I love making fresh salads, and […]

Free Weights Functional Movement Series: BENCH PRESS

Need some assistance with FREE WEIGHTS and FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT? Watch these how-to videos if you are just starting out, OR if you are an experienced weightlifter hoping to correct or check your form! Check out VIM’s Free Weights & Functional Movement Series – Each week we’ll post a video demonstrating a new move. First up, […]

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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT: AMY

Under VIM’s TRAINER SPOTLIGHT for October: AMY! [slideshow gallery=”3290,3231,3230″ width=”402″ align=”left”]Read on to get to know her: Amy received her certification from the American Academy of Personal Training (AAPT). She also graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a BA in English and a minor in dance. Coming from a professional dance background and […]

Autumn Quinoa Salad Recipe

Autumn Quinoa Salad Recipe adapted from Blue Zones It’s finally starting to feel like fall again! Which means I’m getting ready to start cooking warm, fall foods. For me that means cinnamon, root vegetables, squashes and cranberries. It does NOT have to mean you throw away your summer diet! It’s still just as easy to […]

The Truth About Artificial Sweetners

For years, artificial sweeteners have been promoted as safe ways to cut calories and aid in weight loss. The logic is simple: since obesity has been linked to diabetes, artificial sweeteners must also help with diabetes prevention. However, a new study shows they could actually increase glucose intolerance by changing the composition and function of […]