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Pilates Reformer 101 

Pilates Reformer 101 Just like clothing and hairstyles go out of style, the popularity of exercise regimes waxes and wanes over time. Pilates Reformer workouts, however, with its low-impact approach and highly effective toning and strengthening format, is an evergreen classic that counts millions of devotees across the country. According to a survey completed by…

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Practicing Practical Self-Care

Practicing practical self-care can be a task that gets easily forgotten. Putting everyone else’s needs above your own and the daily stressors with work, life, and social connections creates roadblocks in remembering to take care of and cherish the relationship we have with ourselves – the most important relationship we will have in our life….

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Packing the Perfect Gym Bag

Packing the Perfect Gym Bag Packing a gym bag doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Whether you’re getting your sweat session in early before work, during your lunch hour, after work, or even late at night, we have the perfect guide to help athletes of all fitness levels pack a gym bag.   What’s…

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What is a HIIT Workout?

In our latest Fitness blog, Five Ways to Make This Your Summer of Fitness, we talked about how to accommodate your health and fitness goals while the bustling schedule of summer continues to change. This included using equipment around the house when you can’t make it to the gym, adding in different activities the entire…

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Summer Grilling Favorites with Chef Collette

Summer brings warm weather, trips to the beach, pool parties, and barbecues! Chef Collette Haw, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate and regular presenter in CHWB’s Nutrition Theatre, recently demonstrated how to cook flavorful dishes that will spark inspiration for what you can make on the grill at your next gathering. Some of…

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Five Ways to Make This Your Summer of Fitness

Maintaining a fitness routine during the summer can be a challenge. It’s easy to get distracted during the summer months when our routines are sporadic, kids are out of school and our priorities change. Between the summer pool parties and vacations that lead to less time for fitness to the hot weather making it more…

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Dads Who Make a Difference at CHWB

To celebrate Father’s Day, we would like to highlight two team members who make a difference both at the Center for Health & Wellbeing and at home as dads. We talked with two amazing fathers who all continue to make CHWB your home for Wholeness, Fitness, and Medicine including, Matt, Executive Director at CHWB and…

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CHWB News: Green Business Designation

On Wednesday, May 24, the Center for Health & Wellbeing and Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen received Green Business designations from the City of Winter Park. This City program acknowledges organizations in Winter Park that have made substantial efforts to be more sustainable in terms of building efficiency, waste reduction, and consumer choices. There are…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Fitness Routine

Five Steps for Starting a Fitness Routine Starting a fitness routine can be a challenging activity. Between finding the right gym, an exercise you enjoy, comfortable workout gear, and creating and maintaining this healthy habit – it’s not an easy task. It can take a while to see the results you’re working towards and ultimately…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, Americans have been observing May as National Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to come together and share information, resources, and stories that encourage others to prioritize their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The theme for the 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month is “Look Around, Look Within.” This theme emphasizes the ways…

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The Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is a powerful tool for the body, mind, and soul and can be an ally in your life. Yoga is a combination of slow movements, deep breathing, and meditation to increase blood flow while warming up muscles and building strength. At the Crosby Wellness Center (CWC), located inside the Center for Health & Wellbeing,…

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Perfect Spring Recipe: Watermelon Berry Mocktail

Spring is all about flowers blooming with bright colors, great weather, and hosting gatherings with friends and family. During your next event, serve this delicious Watermelon Berry Slushy mocktail that the entire family can enjoy! All you need is watermelon, frozen berries, citrus sparking water, lime, and mint leaves.    This recipe is by registered dietitian…

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