NIFS Healthy Living Blog

We live in a world that moves fast. From the moment we wake up, we're checking emails, scrolling through notifications, planning our day, and thinking about what's next. Even when we finally have a quiet moment, our minds often don't naturally slow down. We've become so accustomed to being busy that taking an hour to simply be present can almost feel uncomfortable.

If you've ever heard someone say yoga is called a "practice," this is why. It's not because you're trying to perfect a pose. It's because you're practicing something that doesn't come naturally in today's world—being still. Our minds are wired to jump from one thought to the next, replay conversations, plan tomorrow, or worry about what's ahead. Yoga gives us the opportunity to notice when our minds wander and gently bring our attention back to our breath and the present moment. Just like building physical strength takes practice, so does learning to quiet our busy minds.

For me, yoga complements the rest of my fitness routine. I enjoy lifting heavy weights and challenging myself in the gym, but yoga offers something different. It gives me the opportunity to stretch muscles that have worked hard while improving my balance and flexibility. While I appreciate those physical benefits, it's the mental practice that keeps me coming back. When else do we give ourselves an hour with no phones, no chatter, and nowhere else we need to be—just fully present on the mat and in our own bodies? Taking an hour to slow down, focus on my breath, and be reminded to stay present is a practice that carries over into everyday life.

Many people think of yoga as a single type of class, but there are actually dozens of different styles, each with its own purpose and approach. Some are energetic and flowing. Others focus on building strength, while some are designed to help you slow down, recover, and restore both your body and your mind. The beauty of yoga is that there isn't one "right" way to practice. It's about finding the style that meets you where you are.

At NIFS, our yoga program has been shaped by longtime instructor Grace, whose years of teaching experience have created classes that are welcoming, supportive, and adaptable for all experience levels. While each class has a different focus, they all share the same philosophy: meet people where they are, encourage progress over perfection, and leave participants feeling a little lighter than when they arrived.

Vinyasa Yoga

For those who enjoy movement, Vinyasa Yoga offers a dynamic flow of standing, balancing, and seated postures that are connected through the breath. The continuous movement helps build strength, improve flexibility and balance, and encourages mindfulness throughout the practice. As Grace often reminds her students, it's a yoga practice, not yoga perfect. Whether you're new to yoga or have years of experience, modifications are available so everyone can participate at their own level.

Yoga Strength & Restore

If you enjoy strength training but also recognize the importance of recovery, Yoga Strength & Restore offers the best of both worlds. The first half of class focuses on building strength using weights, resistance bands, and bodyweight exercises. The second half transitions into traditional yoga postures, helping improve flexibility, mobility, balance, and relaxation. It's a balanced approach that leaves you feeling both challenged and restored. Grace describes this class as your "workout and your work-in," combining the challenge of strength training with the restorative benefits of yoga.

Restorative Yoga

Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply slow down. Restorative Yoga is a gentle practice designed to help you relax, restore, and reconnect. Using bolsters, blankets, and yoga blocks for support, you'll move through calming postures while focusing on your breath. The result is improved flexibility, reduced stress, and an opportunity to give both your body and mind the deep relaxation they deserve.

It's Grace's favorite style of yoga because, as she says, "When the body feels supported and safe, we can finally let go. We don't have to hold everything together all the time."

Whether you're new to yoga or have practiced for years, there's a style that can meet you where you are. Grace hopes every participant feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged—whether it's their first class or their hundredth. At NIFS, we want yoga to be a place where you can reconnect with yourself, challenge your body, quiet your mind, and simply meet yourself where you are.

In today's fast-paced world, taking an hour to practice being present may be one of the healthiest things we can do. Whether you choose Vinyasa, Yoga Strength & Restore, or Restorative Yoga, you're not just making time for movement—you're making time to reset.

Life gets busy, you’ve been disciplined, consistent, and made progress with your fitness routine. What is the next important step that can improve performance in and out of the gym?

Recovery!

Recovery is just as important as the stresses your body adapts to during training. If you aren’t recovering well, you could see dips in your energy levels, a loss of muscle mass, or poor aerobic performance. Sleep and nutrition are crucial aspects of recovery, but what else can you do to speed up and get the most out of recovery?

Heat therapy options can help support your recovery!

Potential Benefits from Using the Recovery Area at NIFS

At NIFS we have three heat therapy options in our recovery areas, each located separately by walking through the male or female locker rooms offering a sauna, whirlpool, and steam room. These heat therapy options can offer several health benefits that support recovery.

Sauna

Dry sauna is the most well-known and researched heat therapy option. There has been substantial evidence that it offers numerous health benefits. Regular dry sauna sessions may improve endothelial nitric oxide synthase, which promotes better blood flow and circulation through your cardiovascular system. Increased blood flow means more oxygen and nutrients can reach deeper into the cells of muscle tissues and other organs, thus boosting recovery time in some cases.

Other benefits of sauna might include flushing toxins like heavy metals, PCBs, and BPA found in many plastics. These can affect your endocrine system which regulates your hormonal functions. Sweating out toxins could be one of many ways to support detoxification of environmental pollutants.

Whirlpool

Whirlpool is another option for heat application that could be more beneficial to joint health by combining heat application and hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure reduces strain on the joints applied by gravity, and the buoyancy of water may help activate many stabilizer muscles surrounding joints. If you have poor mobility and stiff joints, this could be one heat therapy option. The heat of the whirlpool will support blood flow, as the water submersion can allow muscles to relax around joints.

Our whirlpool has two water jet systems as well, so you can experience a gentle water massage as you relax.

Steam Room

The steam room offers unique health benefits from exposure to heat and high humidity. Heat exposure is like other options but may have some unique benefits when compared to sauna or whirlpool. Various studies have shown that moderate heat exposure and high humidity can have an effect of relieving congestion of the nasal passages and improving breathing.

Other benefits of the steam room are that it can hydrate and open pours on the surface of skin. The steam room can also allow for joint pain relief for conditions like arthritis, while not involving the higher temperature of a dry sauna.

Safety Considerations

Exposure to high heat may be a potential risk for populations with cardiovascular disease as well as other other diseases affecting perfusion and internal core temperature regulation. If you have a medical condition, you should consult with your doctor before starting and integrating heat therapy into your routine, you can read more about NIFS general use guidelines for the recovery area via our house rules.

We hope you enjoy the numerous potential health benefits that are offered in our NIFS recovery areas!

The Mental Health Perks of Cutting Back

Reducing screen time comes with big mental health benefits, especially in today’s world of constant connectivity and digital stimulation. Spending too much time in front of screens can lead to burnout, anxiety, and disrupted sleep. Our brains are often stuck processing an endless stream of information, which can leave us overstimulated and stressed.

By cutting back on screen time, we give our minds space to rest, process more effectively, and focus on the present moment. A digital detox can ease anxiety, boost your mood, and improve emotional well-being by allowing your brain to reset and reconnect with more meaningful activities. Less screen exposure can also lead to better sleep, reduced symptoms of depression, and sharper cognitive function—giving your mind the break it deserves.

How to Start Your Digital Detox

Starting a digital detox doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Simple steps can go a long way in cutting back on screen time and reducing its stress. Begin by setting aside screen-free hours each day—like during meals or before bed—to help your brain unwind. Over time, you can gradually increase these breaks as it becomes part of your routine.

Mindfulness or meditation is another great tool to help reduce the mental noise caused by digital distractions. Just 10-15 minutes a day of deep breathing, guided meditation, or even a walk outside without your phone can help you reconnect with the moment and feel more grounded. These intentional pauses can help bring a sense of calm and improve overall well-being.

Move Your Body, Not Your Scrolling Thumb

Physical activity is a great way to unplug and refresh. Yoga or group workouts, for example, not only improve physical health but also provide a mental reset by reducing anxiety and lifting your mood. Yoga fosters a mind-body connection, promoting relaxation and mindfulness through movement. Group workouts offer the added benefit of community and accountability, which can help combat feelings of isolation that sometimes come with too much screen time.

Whether it’s a yoga session, a nature walk, or a group fitness class with friends, these activities give you a chance to step away from the screen, clear your mind, and boost your physical and mental health.

Ready to give it a try? Your mind—and your well-being—will thank you. 

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• Both the sauna and steam room induce a state of relaxation and promote your sense of well-being by enhancing endorphins, natural mood enhancers, within your body.
• What are endorphins? Endorphins are a natural hormone released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland within the brain which aids in relaxation, improved sleep, and overall well-being. Endorphins are released during times of exercise, eating, laughing with loved ones, etc.

• Saunas and steam rooms are known to be “heat rooms” which could be uncomfortable for some, but the heat induced within these rooms promotes muscle relaxation thus resulting in improved blood circulation to bring important nutrients to your sore and/or injured muscles.

• On the topic of blood circulation, saunas and steam rooms have a heat component that causes our blood vessels to dilate (or expand) thus allowing a better flow throughout the entire bodily system. In addition, this improved circulation is extremely beneficial for the center of our cardiovascular system – the heart.

• These “heat rooms” are beneficial for detoxification because what happens when we sit in a hot room for an extended period? We sweat. Sweating is our natural method of discarding any waste or toxins within our body thus cleansing the body and allowing us to feel rejuvenated after a “heat room” session.

• Related to detoxification, saunas, and steam rooms aid in skin health due to dilating (or expanding) our pores and allowing the discarding of dirt or dead skin cells. This is also connected to improved circulation due to the skin having a more radiant and clear appearance due to efficient blood flow throughout the body.

• If you’ve ever felt tired or ready for bed a few hours after a sauna and/or steam room session, don’t worry because it’s normal! This is caused by induced endorphins (function explained in Relaxation and Stress Reduction benefit of this blog) within the body and the overall body temperature being elevated due to being in the “heat room” and then being dropped after exiting. The time how efficiently one’s body temperature drops may vary, so some may become tired faster than others.

Food for thought: It's important to note that while many people find saunas and steam rooms beneficial, individuals with certain medical conditions, pregnant women, and those with cardiovascular issues should consult with a healthcare professional before using these amenities! Additionally, staying hydrated is extremely crucial when using saunas and steam rooms to avoid dehydration in the process. 

This blog was written by Deveon Martin BS, NIFS Health Fitness Specialist.

In my last blog post, I wrote a little bit about the benefits of taking ice baths and cold plunges. Very similar in benefits, but on the opposite end of the spectrum, is the scorching room that is a sauna. And like the ice baths, I think there is a case to be made for incorporating saunas into your everyday routine.

What Are Saunas?

To start off, let’s talk a little bit about what exactly saunas are. Saunas are simply heated and enclosed wood-lined rooms that offer many different therapeutic benefits. Mainly they can be quite relaxing in the heat and help with sore and aching muscles as well as releasing perspiration as a way to cleanse the body of impurities.

The history and use of saunas as a therapeutic modality can be traced back to Finland. Starting in the 12th century, saunas began to appear as a log building in which rocks were heated with a fire, and the smoke was released through a small opening in the building. After the smoke cleared, one would enter the sauna and it would remain hot for about 3–4 hours. These saunas were revered by the Finnish people, and are still a big part of their culture to this day.

The Benefits of Saunas

Since saunas have been around for so long, their benefits have been studied time and time again. They have been found to relieve stress thanks in part to the release of endorphins that occurs in the heat. The heat can also help with blood flow and muscle relaxation as the blood vessels expand in the heat. Anecdotally, many have reported that saunas are instrumental in their daily routines and mental health: a place of solitude and a place to truly, deeply relax.

The Risks of Saunas

You should, however, consider the risks of sauna use. Mainly when you’re in the heat, there is a risk for blood pressure to drop. Saunas also carry a risk of dehydration due to the sweating they cause. Due to the intense heat that is present inside a sauna, limit sauna use to 10–15 minutes and drink plenty of fluids before and after.

In conclusion, there are many benefits to the use of saunas and getting in the high heat. There are many different techniques you can use and there is no right way to use a sauna—just do what you feel most comfortable with and are able to tolerate. It’s a great tool to utilize and get your sweat on!

This blog was written by Ricky Rocha, Health Fitness Specialist. To learn more about the NIFS bloggers, click here.

We have all heard the old sayings about fresh air and how it affects your well-being. It usually comes in the form of sage advice and sounds like something you can take with a grain of salt, but is there truth to this advice? There are times in our lives when we might not even see the sun, whether it’s because of our careers, lifestyles, or by choice. Although these reasons may have validity, there is some very good research that supports outdoor activities as a viable way to improve your overall health.

Are You Making the Most of Your Time Outside?

Of course you go outside as part of your daily routine, but are you making the most of your time outside? How can you make that time more productive? The reasons for going outside are numerous, whether it be for work, hobbies, recreation, exercise, or relaxation.

Health Benefits of Being Outside

During the daytime, sunlight can have some positive impacts on your body such as Vitamin D activation (and its wide range of benefits, like helping with everything from osteoporosis to decreasing depression). Researchers at Harvard University have laid out five important health benefits from being outdoors:

• Vitamin D enhancement: Benefits include disease-fighting properties, weight-management properties, and mental wellness properties.
• Opportunities to exercise: Being outdoors allows for a higher probability for physical activity and putting your body into movement.
• Mood enhancement: Light and fresh air have been shown to improve your mood. Smiling more also doesn’t hurt!
• Concentration and focus: Fresh air has also been shown to help individuals living with ADHD.
• Healing: Some studies have shown that individuals who had surgery or were experiencing pain had a less stressful experience when exposed to sunlight and fresh air.

How to Get Outside More

There are many opportunities to immerse yourself in outdoor activity. Simply going outdoors for a walk around the block is a great way to get the ball rolling. As you grow your outdoor experiences, you can branch off toward the many facets of wellness and fitness. A bootcamp workout with friends, reading a book by the canal, and walking your dog are just a few of the activities waiting for you outdoors. Don’t limit it to yourself; include others and inspire them to go outdoors with you.

As the summer continues, being outdoors becomes a highlight of the day. At NIFS, going outdoors to exercise could not be simpler, especially with the abundance of space and scenery at your fingertips. Several classes offered at NIFS, including NIFS Bootcamp, take advantage of open space near and around the facility. For more information about NIFS and exercise opportunities, please feel free to reach us at fitness@nifs.org or through our social media.

This blog was written by Thomas Livengood, NIFS Health Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. To learn more about the NIFS bloggers, click here.

Seriously. Stop and take a breath. Don’t judge your technique, just breathe in and out. Failure to do both in and out will likely result in you fainting, and the ERs and urgent care centers have enough to do without you coming in with a cut forehead requiring stitches.

Take 5: A Relaxation Exercise

Hold your left hand palm facing up with your fingers slightly spread apart. Place the tip of the index finger of your other hand at the base of the left palm in the slot between the fat pads of the thumb and little finger.

To begin this short exercise, exhale; then as you inhale, let your index finger trace the length of your thumb. When you reach the tip of your thumb, retrace the length of your thumb as you exhale until you return to your starting point. Repeat this exercise for each finger.

If you chose to, you can reverse hand positions and repeat the exercise with your left index finger tracing the fingers of your right hand.

This exercise is short but a powerful way to calm down the fight/flight nerves and bring back physical and mental balance.

Breathwork

There hundreds of breathing techniques to explore and thousands of books written on the subject, going into great detail about what happens when you focus on your breath. I believe it is important and should be explored by anyone who wants to improve their health and wellness. That depth is well beyond the intent of this blog. However, here are some breathing patterns to try.

• Box breathing: Inhale for a 4-count, hold for a 4-count, exhale for a 4-count, hold for a 4-count, repeat. This technique is used by the military to calm soldiers before shooting drills and live action.
• 4 In, 6 Out: No holds, just simple in/out with a slightly longer exhale.
• 4 In, 6 Hold, and 7 Exhale: This is the beginning of longer holds and exhales.
• Focus breathing: Simply watch and follow the breath as it moves in and out. No judgment; just follow. This is the foundation of basic meditation practices.

Finding Balance

We all go through our fair share of stressful situations.  It's how you handle them that will help you maintain a healthy outlook . Use these techniques to find your own “life jacket,” a complement to the exercise ideas and nutritional information that NIFS provides. I hope it helps you find your breath, tone down the negative energy, broaden your perspective for your own mental and physical health, and perhaps help others as we go through together.

Your inner peace is your personal power. Therefore,

Peace and Power,
Rick

This blog was written by Rick Huse, NIFS Health Fitness Specialist. To find out more about the NIFS bloggers, click here.

What’s your motivation for working out? Eat healthy? What’s your motivation to get enough sleep or practice de-stressing with yoga or foam rolling? What’s your motive to get your friends and family to go on a walk or to the gym with you?

What’s YOUR Motivation?

In a matter of minutes you can change your mindset. In a matter of minutes, you can be inspired to want to live a healthy lifestyle and to prevent disease and illness. But it involves commitment and no excuses.

“I have cancer.” Those are the three tragic words that no one wants to hear. But I’ve heard my mom tell me this three times. These words changed my mind in three seconds. They are the three words that motivate me to motivate you.

Did You Know?

Some statistics about illness in America:

• Approximately 38.4% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (based on 2013–2015 data from https://www.cancer.gov).
• Did you know that about 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year?
• Did you know that about 735,000 Americans die from a heart attack each year?
• Did you know that about 32.3% of males and 35.5% of female adults are obese in America?

These statistics are not meant to scare you; they are meant to bring awareness. And these are the conclusions of just a few of the studies relating to health issues in the US.

Did you know... you have the power, through your choices, to not become one of these statistics?

Where to Begin

Mapping out goals to create healthier habits for different areas of your life can be a great first step in preventing deadly diseases. So what are some things that doctors recommend you do on a daily and weekly basis to help prevent becoming one of these statistics?

1. Movement is Medicine: A study showed that Americans are sitting an average of 13 hours a day and sleeping an average of 8, which means they are sedentary 21 out of the 24 hours of the day. This is a leading factor for disease in America. Get up and incorporate movement into your day to get your heart beating and blood flowing. Incorporating movement for blood flow helps carry oxygen and nutrients to cells and organs for nourishment. If cells are not activated, it can lead to their mutations, which leads to cancer or other diseases.
2. Proper fuel: The average American eats way too much added sugar and processed foods because they are convenient. But as important as nourishment is to the cells, you want to nourish them properly with fuel. What we put into our bodies effects what nourishment and vitamins our bodies receive. Eating fruits, vegetables, healthy carbs, and lean meats gives you key nutrients to fuel properly. Eating in a caloric range that is appropriate for the body and practicing portion control is just as important. One way to figure out what your body needs is to get a BodPod or RMR assessment test to find the range best for your body’s needs. In addition to food, our bodies need water to flush out toxins constantly and properly hydrate the control systems. Drink lots of water every day.
3. Relaxation: Stress is arguably one of the leading causes of disease. When someone is stressed, it often leads to the other healthy habits going out the window. Learning to clear the mind and de-stress can be so beneficial in the long run. There are many ways to do this, but a few cheap methods that you can incorporate daily are meditation, yoga/stretching, and foam rolling. Releasing built-up toxins in the body can aid in natural detoxification and preventing cell and organ mutations.

There are many other methods of prevention to incorporate into your lifestyle, but these are the three key factors. Make it a goal to start incorporating these and then slowly add more disease and cancer-prevention modalities. 

This blog was written by Brittany Ignas, BS in Kinesiology, 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified, Stott Pilates Certified, and Fitness Coordinator. To find out more about the NIFS bloggers, click here.

Getting healthy and losing weight go hand in hand. If your goal is to get healthy and lose weight, I need you to RELAX! No, really! Relaxing is good for you, and managing stress effectively doesn’t only help with weight loss; it makes us healthier overall. So sit back, relax, and read on for more tips.

How Cortisol Plays a Role

Cortisol is a hormone that your body releases when it is stressed. If you only have small amounts of cortisol, there is no problem. But when stress is constant, as it can be in many of our lives, the amount of cortisol in your bloodstream rises and stays elevated. This all leads to weight gain. Relaxation can help prevent overproduction of cortisol.

When cortisol is released, those cravings for potato chips, candy bars, pastries, and so on are what provide a quick energy boost. As if those choices aren’t bad enough, cortisol goes on to store those extra calories as fat, mainly around your abdominal area. There is also the interference with hormones that control your appetite. You will start to find that you are hungry more often and have a hard time staying satiated.

And if that doesn’t make you want to stop stressing, cortisol can also cause decreased muscle mass because it lowers testosterone levels. The lower your muscle mass, the less fat you will burn when working out.

Ways to Relax

Here are five tips for relaxing.

1. Meditate. This is an excellent method for cleansing your mind of all the negative and stressful thoughts. Refresh and think positively. Whenever you feel heavy or burdened, or even when you feel tired of doing work, take a deep breath and allow your body to relax. Really focus on your breathing by using a 5 count: Breath in for a count of 5. Hold your breath for a count of 5. Release that breath for a 5 count. Try this a few times a day.
2. Avoid distractions. To fully relax your lifestyle and live a stress-free life, limit all distractions, such as television, cell phones, or laptops.
3. Become more active. Exercise alone can be the best stress reliever. Try grabbing a friend for a walk/jog outside in the fresh air. Take a new group fitness class like the various types of yoga classes NIFS offers. Join a small group where you can laugh, work, and have fun with goal-oriented individuals, or have a Health Fitness Instructor design a program dedicated to your needs. The possibilities are endless.
4. Eat healthy. Like regular exercise, eating a healthy, balanced diet can make a significant contribution to a less-stressful lifestyle. By making healthy eating choices, you can make yourself both physically and emotionally stronger. Eat vegetables, drink plenty of water, and control your portions. Not sure about where to start with your nutrition? Meet with one of our Registered Dietitians to get you going on the right path. If you want the whole package of eating healthy and exercising, check out our Ramp Up to Weight Loss program.
5. Get enough sleep. The average adult requires between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Not only can lack of sleep lead to increased stress, but chronic sleep deprivation can impair your judgment, reasoning ability, appearance, and performance at work. Start by establishing a daily sleep schedule. Do something relaxing before bed and turn off electronic devices.

It would be wonderful if we could constantly live in a vacation state, but for most of us that’s not quite possible. By utilizing just a couple of these resources, you help not only your body get to a better state, but your mind as well, which in turn allows for weight loss to occur.

This blog was written by Ashley Duncan, Weight Loss Coordinator. To find out more about the NIFS bloggers, click here.

Yoga is pretty popular, and not just in the fitness industry. It’s getting lots of press for its ability to aid in living a generally healthy lifestyle. When people hear about healthy living, they often associate that only with exercise, and sometimes neglect the importance of a balanced diet and de-stressing techniques. Studies are now showing that it’s important to balance out all areas of life; not just one part should have dominance.

What Is Yoga?

By definition, yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Yoga was developed in India up to 5,000 years ago as a comprehensive system for well-being to balance the body physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Contrary to common thinking, yoga is not a belief system but a guidance technique to enrich living and aid in attaining goals.

Forms of Yoga

There are many types of yoga you might have heard of, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Iiyengar, Bikram, Ashtanga, and restorative, just to name a few. When it comes to picking the "right" yoga class, I say give them all a try because each of them is unique. Some involve lots of moving, some involve lots of deep stretching, some involve heat, and some even involve the use of nature and animals. The whole concept of yoga is to breathe and relax the mind. If you take a class that does not bring out those feelings in you, don't give up! Try that format a couple of times and see whether it is enjoyable. If it's not, research what you are looking to get out of your class and try one that offers that. 

Yoga to Me

Yoga means so many things to me. I began my yoga journey in 2009 to relax during a tough family situation. I was in love with the way it made me feel, and every week I looked forward to my Sunday night time on my mat. In 2011, my mom’s medical condition worsened and I began going to yoga 3 to 4 times a week. In 2014, I decided I was so impressed with the way it changed my mindset that I wanted to become certified, so I spent 3 months intensively training to get my 200 hour yoga certification. My yoga journey has a lot more depth, but that was the beginning. I never knew cancer would lead me to a career path of success and happiness, which is ultimately living a daily life of yoga.

Yoga at NIFS

Yoga is a growing class at NIFS. With a wide variety of instructors, you won’t find your standard “gym yoga.” All of the NIFS yoga instructors are 200 hour or more certified. You might take a class with a “flow” to it, be in a class with a more restorative approach, or even see that Yoga for Athletes is offered for those who want a strength-based yoga class. Check the Group Fitness Schedule for classes and times.

This blog was written by Brittany Ignas, BS in Kinesiology, 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified, Stott Pilates Certified, and Fitness Coordinator. To find out more about the NIFS bloggers, click here.