Balanced eating – What exactly is it?
As a dietitian, I stress to clients that they don’t have to give up any food group. Foods shouldn’t be ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ With that being said, we should choose ...
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Just Say No: What do you NOT want in your supplements?
Since not all vitamins are created equal—it’s important to choose a brand that you can trust. All of Impulse’s supplements are NSF certified. Which is a big deal guys! Why? ...
The Impulse Guide to Supplementation: Do You Need It?
Now I’m sure we would love to live in a universe where we could easily eat every color of the rainbow at every meal right? Sadly, the truth is, achieving ...
Go Deep
“Be mentally tough!” “Don’t quit!” “Let it all out!” At some point in your life, whether it was from a coach, teacher, band and choir director, or even your own ...
What If …
How many times have you used the phrase “What If?” Believe me when I tell you that you’re not alone if you use the phrase every single day. On my ...
Fall In Love With Meal Planning
My number one healthy habit that keeps me focused on my week, would have to be meal planning. I cannot stress the importance of this habit enough. It is extra ...
Move Forward
*Written October 22, 2018* Good Morning from Columbus. This week's WOW comes from the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon I ran yesterday. It also comes from a phrase I've ...
Use Your Words
Words. They’re just made out of letters, right? Well …sure, the alphabet plays a large role in the formation of words, but it’s the meaning behind that string of letters ...
Be Different
How many times have you heard the phrase “thinking outside the box”? I’m sure you’ve heard it every other day, week, etc. So, what does that phrase mean really? When ...
One Battle At A Time
We are often told to “look at the big picture” of every situation, circumstance or challenge that we face. Keep doing that because I agree 100%. However, that doesn’t mean ...
Top Warmup/Injury Prevention Exercises for Runners (Lower Body)
We hear it every day. The most important part of your workout is the warmup. How we prepare our body and activate muscle groups determines the success of the workout. I ...
Some Lessons Learned
A couple things I wanted to share with everyone: 1. That Tougher Mudder I just ran Saturday was EPIC and it taught me a few things I'd like to share: ...
What’s Your Story?
Raise your hand if you think small talk can sometimes be painfully awkward...go ahead and raise it. Let me preface this by saying I do pretty well with generating a ...
5 Points To Success
Goals We need something to attain to, which means we need Goals. If we have nothing to work towards, we will never get anywhere Goals provide us with a clear ...
How’s Your ‘Tude?
I learned an important lesson this past weekend. You can probably guess from the title of this article…it’s all about ATTITUDE. It’s everything. Your outlook on life, your job, and ...
Restore, Recover, Replenish
Just like getting your heart rate to a certain target area for recovery, proper nutrition and hydration play a key role in exercise. Your body performs better when it is ...
Why Choose Ascent?
Ascent is the new benchmark for Supplements! With zero artificial ingredients and no fillers, Ascent is one of the highest quality supplement brands ever developed. Impulse chose Ascent because it's ...
Mixed Emotions
Today, I was checking out at the grocery store, and one comment put me through quite a few different emotions! Two ladies were talking and one said, "I will never ...
Don’t Know Where To Start?
At Impulse, we understand that not all bodies are meant to do certain exercises. That's just one of the reasons why we offer such a wide variety of options to ...
Make May Mindful
Before eating your next bite, ask yourself "why am I eating this?" We all eat for various reasons, but ultimately we eat for two purposes. One, we are physically hungry. ...
Too Busy To Workout?
Do you ever get so busy and think you just simply don’t have time to workout? We all enter those especially busy seasons of our lives; it’s inevitable. It’s important ...
Lifting For Women
There’s this common misconception around women that lifting weights is something that should only be reserved for males. This is simply not true! Most women have a fear of bulking ...
Checklist to Keep Your Family Healthy
Put all of these tips into a jar, and pick one to focus on each week! Make sure everyone eats breakfast everyday Eating breakfast is associated with a lower incidence ...
Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Recipe
Try this delicious cookie recipe with our Vanilla Ascent Protein Powder! PEANUT BUTTER VANILLA PROTEIN COOKIES Serves 12 1 cup peanut butter 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup ...
Valentine’s Day The Heart Healthy Way
Don't fall for the marketing scheme of Valentine's Day with all the candy out there! Try these tips, instead! Fat should make up 20 - 35 percent of your total ...
Do You Suffer From FOMO?
There’s something to be said about the feeling of being included. Whether it’s taking a small role in a large fundraising event, going on a beach vacation with the family, ...
Weight Loss Checklist
5 Tips for long-term weight loss 1. Honor Your Hunger - Keep your body biologically fed with adequate energy and carbohydrates. When we skip meals or limit our calories, we ...
What’s Your Word?
What's your New Years Resolution? Have you already fallen off track with it? According to Forbes, an average of only 8% of people who start a new year with a ...
Short And Sweet (Or Sweaty!)
“It’s not about having time. It’s about MAKING time.” “We all have the same 24 hours in a day.” “Nobody is too busy. It’s just a matter of priorities.” Okay, ...
Overcoming Addiction
It’s no secret that addiction has become an epidemic in our world. Most addictions are born out of innocence. In some cases, what started as a casual social encounter at ...
Herbs And Spices
Add Some Zing And Zest To Your Day! How do you make your food taste amazing and still be healthy? Herbs and spices! Fall is the perfect time to ...
Why Try TRX?
Suspension training is a very effective way to work your whole body, build strength, and get your heart beating, using just your own body weight. Here are some reasons why ...
Massage Can Be a Powerful Tool for Relaxing Both Mind and Body
Many people think massages are a luxury ...something that you treat yourself to. They also believe that massages are just for relaxing. Our natural instinct is to turn to massages ...
Probiotics
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We usually think of bacteria as something that causes diseases. But your body is ...
Finding Your “Zone”
The idea of being "uncomfortable" is not exactly a pleasant thought. It seems most of us strive our entire existence trying to earn a sense of comfort. After all, everyone ...
We Learn From Failure, Not Success
How do you view failure? Is it something that you let destroy you, or do you use it to get better? The textbook definition of failure is “a lack of ...
How Should I Fit Protein Bars And Powders Into My Lifestyle?
This is a common question I get asked a lot. Overall this answer ‘depends.’ There is no one ‘brand’ that is necessarily better than others, because as most of you ...
Cravings and Defficiencies
Some believe that cravings are caused by nutrient deficiencies and view them as the body's way to correct them. Yet others insist that, unlike hunger, cravings are largely about what ...
Tips Before You Sip
Why supplements? It's important to remember that your lifestyle should already include high quality protein! Sources from lean meats, fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, eggs, lowfat dairy, etc. Supplements are ...
What If Tomorrow Was Your Day???
Have you ever said... "No matter what I do, I just can't seem to get to where I want to be." Well I have a confession to make. I said ...
Ready or Not, Set-Backs Are Coming
“Okay, this is it. This is MY year. This is the year I get my health under control. This is the year I don’t give up. This is the year ...
Myzone Vs Wrist Trackers
There's a common myth that wrist-based heart rate monitors are just as accurate as a chest strap-based heart rate monitor. This is simply not true. The monitor itself may be ...
Perspective
What is perspective? According to my dictionary it is defined as 'a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.' So...if we go into an activity ...
Color Your Nutrition
Why Blue & Purple Deep purple, and blue-ish fruits and vegetables contain a powerful chemical called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins act as powerful antioxidants protecting cells from damage. Anthocyanins may support healthy blood pressure, ...
Burn Calories and Clear Your Mind
Fun Fact: Did you know that the ONLY National Park in Ohio is just a mere 30 minutes away from North Canton? It is also one of the most-visited national ...
Lessons From My 80 lb Weight-loss Journey
What I’ve Learned As An Impulse Client In 4 Years It’s hard to believe that on June 10th, I’ll be finished with my fourth year as an Impulse client. ...
Are You Pursuing Your Passion?
Have you ever felt like you’re just living an average life? Like you’re not really doing what you were born to do? Well, you’re not alone. In July of 2016, ...
What Happens When You Can’t Workout
So let’s say you’re doing great in your healthy journey - working out five or more times a week, focusing on nutrition, and seeing awesome results! But then you get ...
Is your Food Accessible
Many of my clients voice their frustration with the tedious task of ‘meal prepping.’ I get it. It can be a pain to devote your only day off to shopping, ...
Get A Grip
Some of the most frequent phrases I hear in the gym revolve around grip strength: “I could do more weight, but my forearms gave out first.”/li> “My fingers let go ...
Detox Do or Do Not
I, Kim, asked our Dietitian at Impulse what her thoughts were on detox diets. Knowing Courtney's approach to nutrition, I was surprised and enlightened by her response. Check out what ...
Strength Train For Weight Loss
When most people think of losing weight, they think of countless hours running on a treadmill or mind numbing time spent on an elliptical or stair climber. Is this the ...
Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is a wonderful time of year to re-evaluate those new years resolutions and hit the reset button for your health. Have some fun this spring with these 'fun'ctional foods... ...
15 Ways To Eat More Fruits & Vegetables
Pause and ask yourself… “how many fruits and vegetables did I eat yesterday?”…If you are struggling to get a number, you aren’t alone. Only 1 in 10 Americans get their ...
Managing the Madness of March
March is a weird month. It truly embodies so much diversity throughout its 31 days, that it makes it a very hard month to stay focused in most aspects of ...
Are Substitutions Crushing Your Goals?
Recently, I’ve noticed a trend that even with the best of intentions can leave you frustrated and disappointed in your weight loss results. Substituting certain foods for others (for example: ...
Spring Clean Your Time
On January 1st, most people set out to accomplish a goal. They are so determined to make this the year that they lose weight, save money, read more books, spend ...
Thanks, Not Sorry
First off, I want to say I am sorry for the article you are about to read. I hope I don’t offend any of you. I feel the need to ...
Gain 10 lbs per year from BLTs!
Did you know that BLT’s can cause a 10 pound weight gain per year?! No, I am not talking about a sandwich. I am talking about the BLTs (bites, licks, ...
Why Fiber?
We all know we need to consume more fiber in our diet; 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men, in fact, but why? What exactly is fiber and ...
Depression: Could there be a better cure than medication?
Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay happy and upbeat through everything life throws at you? Do you feel at times as if you’re sinking into a deep hole ...
Wearable Technology
Wearable technology is growing in popularity with every passing day. Most everyone has used them or knows someone who has one. There are so many different variations, where do you ...
Sweat Together Stay Together
Do you and your spouse/significant other seem to find trouble spending quality time together? Sometimes life just gets too crazy-you might have young kids, work is stressful, and at the ...
What Motivates Your Trainers?
Motivation …it seems to come and go as it pleases. We’ve all experienced that cycle as if it’s something we just have to live with. But what if you got ...
Got the App?
We are excited to announce that our Fitness Nutrition Lifestyle App is now available for download on the Apple App Store and on Google Play! Stay up-to-date on everything Impulse! ...
Time to Schedule a Vacation
Okay, so I’m a little nervous to leave Impulse for an entire week, but I’m pretty sure those feelings will disappear once I have the Mighty Atlantic just a few ...
Why Your Body Needs Fats
Ever heard anyone say, "Oh, you're trying to lose weight? You need to go on a low-fat diet." First of all, your way of eating should be a lifestyle, not ...
Does Fear Hold You Back?
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." This has long been one of my favorite quotes. There have definitely been times in my life ...
Sweet Tooth Struggle!
Do you struggle with sugar cravings, particularly late at night? Do you eat clean for the whole day and then suddenly, when night comes, give in to everything you’re craving? ...
Don’t Be Salty
As many of you know, my sister-in-law, Missy, has Cystic Fibrosis. CF is a hereditary condition in which a defective gene wreaks havoc on the respiratory function causing a buildup ...
Stitching Together Your Health
Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “Wow, I wish I could be that disciplined”? Were they just born with that discipline? If not how did they get it ...
Using Social Media To Your Advantage
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) can sometimes have a bad reputation. It can be addicting and suck up all of your free time. However, when used for a positive ...
Meal Prep for the Simple Cook
Those who know me understand why cooking with only a couple simple ingredients are a must. My mind begins to wonder if I see more than 5 ingredients to a ...
Embarrassed to come back to the gym?
Getting healthy is hard. Staying healthy is even harder. When you’re starting a new routine to increase your health and fitness, there is often a drive from within that propels ...
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Did the number on the scale go up recently? Fear not! For what goes up, must come down! Start at the bottom left of the hill and work your way up ...
It Takes Two…
It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right You crawl into bed and set your alarm for 5am. “I am committing to 6am bootcamp and getting my day ...
STRESS!!!
Stress! You know the familiar feeling: your chest and jaw tighten up, and incomplete thoughts race through your brain. You begin to sweat, and sometimes you feel nauseous. And you’re ...
Life Is Weird
Life is weird. I mean, you only get one life... One chance… And you better not screw it up. So it would be pretty cool if we could find the ...
Is Your Food SAFE
In 1958, the US government appointed the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to oversee the safety of our food supply. So one would assume that the FDA approval means that ...
Do Your Kids Eat Crap at School
We've all said it: "But my kid is a picky eater!" And you're right! Most kids aren't excited about a cold piece of grilled chicken breast, hummus and veggies, and ...
What Is Your Nutrition Lacking…
A long time ago, Travis and Ashley shared some insight on how supplements can help and harm our progress when it comes to weight loss/management. Here are my cliff notes, ...
Can’t Touch This
How many times have you walked through the grocery store and longed for something that you know you shouldn't have? What are the thoughts that went through your mind... Frustration? ...
Vacation Survival Bootcamp
Here are my tips to surviving a vacation (specifically one that has a lot of emphasis on food) BE PREPARED! The best thing you can do is to prepare ...
Ok Mom’s it’s time!
Okay Moms: It’s time to get serious. Every single day, our children are being put into danger. Their health is at stake, and their lives are being put on the ...
Amino Acids?!?
Most people have never heard of Leucine but it is the most important of the amino acids and helps make up the complex of BCAA’s which most fitness clients and ...
Whaz Suppppps
To help simplify and individualize your nutrition regime Tco (Travis) put together a worksheet to help you pinpoint exactly what your body needs or may be lacking. Tco's Whaz Suppps ...
Get Your Mind Right
Have you ever failed at something and looked around and wondered why your friend was able to lose weight, or your co-worker got a bonus, or someone reached a milestone ...
What is Your “NORMAL”
Your thoughts and actions must be on the same page to achieve true success! An interesting conversation with a friend today sparked this thought. She was expressing some frustration in ...
A Menopausal Myth
“Menopause is the reason I can’t lose weight.” As a personal trainer at Impulse since 2007, I have heard these claims from a large portion of my female clients. However, ...
Sugar Substitutions
Replacing the Unhealthy Sugar If you have to use sugar there are a couple healthier options to try. Your best option is a local raw honey and the second is ...
Are You Overtraining?
As trainers we are so lucky to have such motivated and driven clients. Most of you have shown us your dedication to not miss a class and the willpower to ...