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By Amanda Wagner Published Mar. 31, 2024

From the Benefits to Creative Options: Working Out When You Have a Desk Job

By Amanda Wagner Published Mar. 3, 2024

Exercise Tips For Beginners

Embarking on a fitness journey can be both exhilarating and daunting, especially for beginners. Whether you’re aiming to shed a few pounds, build strength, or simply improve your overall health, incorporating exercise into your routine is a crucial step towards achieving your goals. However, navigating the… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published Feb. 18, 2024

The Vital Role Played by Personal Trainers in Promoting Mental Wellness

Exercise heals… not only the body but also, in many cases, the mind… especially when stress, anxiety, and depression come into play. As reported by the National Institutes of Health, physical activity reduces levels of stress hormones and enhances mood—and both these factors are strongly…… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published Aug. 6, 2023

From Couch to Fit: A Guide to Personal Training Transformation

There’s nothing like the feeling of getting in shape. Your clothes fit better, you feel stronger and more confident, and your energy levels are sky-high. But if you’re like most people, getting to that point can be a bit of an uphill battle—especially if you have zero… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published May. 18, 2023

Insurance Benefits

TAC has made several insurance fitness program options available, encouraging participants to visit the facilities and take group fitness classes offered by TAC.

Amanda Wagner, owner of TAC said, “We are proud to work with Insurance Companies to make our fitness center available to even more of our community. This… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published May. 8, 2023

Fighting Obesity by Focusing on Wellness

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Fighting Obesity by Focusing on Wellness

Obesity is a complex condition. It is not, despite what you have heard countless times, just about calories in and calories out. In order to lose weight effectively, you need to develop a holistic perspective of your health and… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published Jan. 23, 2023

Simple Strategies for Losing Weight and Keeping it Off

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Losing weight can seem like an uphill battle, but there are simple strategies that can help you slim down and keep the pounds off for good. Making small changes in your diet and lifestyle can lead to big results, and with our tips, you’ll be on… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published May. 22, 2022

How To Increase Energy And Motivation: 9 Tips

We all strive for a healthy and productive lifestyle, but sometimes, we’re just too tired or unmotivated to get there. However, with a few simple changes in how you live your life and a few helpful hints, you may find yourself with more energy than ever before.

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By Amanda Wagner Published May. 1, 2022

Mixing Fitness with Self-Care: How to Find Balance

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For many people, finding the time and energy to devote to self-care and fitness every day seems impossible. As our lives get busier, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with keeping ourselves looking and feeling good. However, fitting in a workout and caring for your mind,… read more →

By Amanda Wagner Published Mar. 13, 2022

9 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally

Two years into the pandemic and one thing is clear. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to do all you can to keep your immune system strong. Maybe you are feeling symptoms of Long-Covid or just don’t want to… read more →

By admin Published Aug. 9, 2021

Foods of the Rainbow

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By admin Published Jul. 19, 2021

How To Take Care Of Your Feet

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By admin Published Jun. 7, 2021

Ways to Reduce the Likelihood of Orthopedic Injuries

Orthopedic injuries can hit anyone, whether you’re a hard-training athlete or a hardworking employee spending the better part of their day sitting in front of their computer.

Accidents cause many orthopedic-related injuries, like in the case of athletes who land badly on the floor or field… read more →

By admin Published Apr. 26, 2021

What are Some of the Most Common Sports Injuries And Why?

Participating in sports is a crucial aspect of an active and healthy lifestyle. For starters, it is good for the heart and can help with maintaining and building muscular strength. In addition, it is also considered good social and mental therapy and can help develop self-confidence and discipline.

While… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 18, 2021

2020: The Best Teacher None Of Us Wanted

How to utilize the most challenging year as a launchpad for continued growth!

If your past year was like most of ours, then 2020 was hard. Like once in a lifetime events happened every month, type of hard. The start of 2021 carries a huge relief, despite…

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By admin Published Oct. 12, 2020

5 Tips To Help You Stay Fit At Home

Guest Post – Liam Coultman

With the amount of uncertainty in the world right now you can’t be blamed for not wanting to take that trip to your gym or fitness center. For some, it may not even be an option. But threat not as there are… read more →

By admin Published Jul. 15, 2020

CO2 Tolerance Test

THE CO2 TOLERANCE TEST AND WHY YOU SHOULD BE WORKING ON YOUR LUNGS By Crux Fit

I recently put all the combat sports athletes I train through the CO2 Tolerance Test and used the results to assign specific breathing…

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By admin Published Jun. 7, 2020

This is Your Go-To Resource for Post-Lockdown Health (At Home)

Although restrictions are lifting in many areas, you may not feel comfortable coming into TAC yet, and you may not feel safe to visit regularly. So, many people continue to stay home even as the lockdown lifts. The good news is that you can keep healthy while sticking close… read more →

By admin Published Mar. 23, 2020

Stay Healthy, Stay Clean, Stay Fit

By Karla Salas, CPT

131 hours, 56 minutes and counting since the order was given to shut down gyms due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The order was given to protect our communities and minimize the outbreak of a contagious virus; now each one of us is practicing… read more →

By admin Published Mar. 1, 2020

Caffeine and Running Performance

By: Kylee Van Horn, RDN Does caffeine hurt, or help when running?

For most of us, our morning isn’t complete without our cup o’ delicious caffeinated beverage. As far as running performance goes, whether it’s coffee, tea, or caffeinated gum, caffeine is a proven central nervous system stimulant. In…

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By admin Published Nov. 30, 2019

The Ketogenic Quandary

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By: Kylee Van Horn, RDN

Despite the high-carbohydrate tradition in running, some endurance athletes are going against the grain and choosing low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diets in an attempt to change the way their bodies use energy—using fat stores first and reserving glycogen stores for later. LCHF…

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By admin Published Nov. 16, 2019

Sleep: The Foundation of Our Health

By: Sarah Bay

I never set out to become a sleep coach. In fact, sleep was never even on my radar and most certainlysomething I didn’t think twice about.

Until I wasn’t getting any.

Like many of you, I had a child and was… read more →

By admin Published Nov. 4, 2019

5 Simple Exercises You Can Do at Work

Guest Blog by Julia Muskevich

Forget about all the time you spend commuting, taking care of the kids, and running errands—working 40 hours alone makes it seem impossible to find time for a workout.

Exercise offers numerous benefits in our everyday lives, including at work.… read more →

By admin Published Sep. 24, 2019

What Makes Functional Training/Crossfit Outdoors so Popular

Exercising is becoming more popular than ever and is filling up with terms such as CrossFit, kettlebell, pull-ups, and push-ups. All of these words are part of the larger category of functional training. What is…… read more →

By admin Published Aug. 14, 2019

One TAClete's Journey with the FMS Screen

I recently had the pleasure of taking Missy Amato, dedicated T.A.C. Performance Center athlete and accomplished hiker, hockey player, AT skier and snowboarder, through the FMS screen. She was curious about her movement and wanted to know what little changes she could make to improve her athletic performance. … read more →

By admin Published Mar. 4, 2019

CBD for Sports Medicine - That's Natural CBD at TAC!

More and more professionals are recognizing CBD as a potential supplement for a variety of conditions – including inflammation and pain. Athletes are looking for pain-managing alternatives to opiates that are non-addictive, natural, and plant-based: that do not have the drastic and negative side-effects that often come with pharmaceutical drugs.… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 30, 2019

Train Smart, Eat Right

As you ramp up your training, eat more, and at the right times.

We like to assume that increased training translates to better health and, thus, more energy. However, when we increase training for a long race, we are sometimes left feeling lethargic, instead of more energized.

For many, proper nutrition throughout hard training is an afterthought. Eating well during your training cycle, not just on race day, is key to optimal performance.

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By admin Published Jan. 9, 2019

Connect With Yourself In Order To Connect With Others

It’s probably no surprise to anyone when science shows us that having friends increases wellness and quality of life. However, in an increasingly complex and busy life, it can be hard to make meaningful connections and lasting friendships. While people may be quick to offer advice: “just get out there… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 9, 2019

Seasonal Shift

It’s that time of year, the days are growing colder and lend themselves to slowing down. We reflect on what has come to pass and get a chance to press the reset button. It’s a good to time to make small refinements to our daily routine and perhaps hone a… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 9, 2019

TAC Injury Swap

At TAC Fitness, we care about your health and want you to avoid injury! With these three modifications to three different exercises – protect yourself while building strength!

The Move: The Romanian Deadlift

Muscles worked: Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Upper Trapezius

Modification for safe back strengthening.… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 9, 2019

The Healthiest Way To Manage Your Eating Pattern

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Looking for a sustainable way to eat healthier? Forget the diet! With all of the delicious food options out there, controlling how much you eat can be incredibly difficult. Portion control and learning the appropriate serving sizes for foods can not only help you stay healthy but also maintain or… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 9, 2019

Extreme Exercise Pros & Cons - Learn The Difference With TAC Fitness!

At TAC, we believe that you will leave feeling better than when you came! But we can’t do that if we don’t know about any injuries you have or if you are new to a certain class or types of exercises. So let’s work together to ensure you get the… read more →

By admin Published Jan. 9, 2019

The Physical Benefits Of A Full Night's Sleep

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Sleep is one of those things that many people take for granted. But when you don’t get enough sleep, your well being and performance can suffer. If you’re short on time, you may not feel like you have enough time to sleep well.

But good sleep is essential for living… read more →