It only takes one workout to be part of the Downs Fitness family.

Respecting your body in its most natural state is going to allow you to truly live your best life. Let’s stop working against our metabolism and start embracing the things that will help us thrive!

Everywhere we go - we see people embracing their diverse body types more than ever before. Women dressing in clothes that show off their curves and differences. Fashion that celebrates comfort, style and natural beauty. Crop tops and parachute pants. Sneakers and dresses. Big hair, short hair, curly hair, long hair. The body positive vibe is real and thriving.

Can your quality of sleep affect your weight loss goals? Absolutely. Sleep deprivation causes moodiness which can lead to overeating, making unhealthy food choices, emotional eating and avoiding exercise. Sleep also plays a vital role in balancing hormones that regulate appetite.

Whether near or far, your location should not limit your progress. Here are ten tips to maximize your results from a distance!

With fit watches becoming more popular, it begs the question, what do I need to know about my heart rate?

There are a number of reasons why we see weight loss plateaus. Don’t let your portions kill your progress.

We know that life happens - from hectic schedules to celebrations, sticking to a perfect diet is not realistic - and frankly, no fun.

No goal can be achieved without some level of partnership. Are you in partnership with or a dictator to your body? That is the question, and the answer requires honest self-reflection.

To modify or not to modify…

Did you know that procrastination is a coping mechanism? It is our mind’s way of telling us that we are overloaded, that no more information can be processed until we have a moment to reflect on everything we have internalized.

We all need and deserve support.

We all need and deserve support.

Squats: The powerhouse move we all know and love.

If you have only one takeaway from this blog, let it be this: overconsuming sugar will affect your physical and cognitive health drastically, and your first step to clean eating is eliminating added sugars.

Your body is the only thing you truly own. Love it.