Cooking at home is a great way to keep track of your caloric intake when trying to achieve your weight loss goals. However, it can be a bit tricky if you’re cooking your own recipe and have multiple ingredients that you need to account for. There isn’t exactly a nutrition label for Aunt Suzy’s Grilled Salmon Salad with Herbs, Lime, and Creamy Cilantro Dressing recipe after all. If there is, kudos to Aunt Suzy for putting that together! Luckily for …
Sun Safety Tips for a Fun Summer
Summer is here and you know what that means. A plethora of outdoor activities are calling your name to enjoy with your friends and family out in the sun! It’s the perfect time for an outdoor barbecue, go for a hike on your local trails, cool off with a refreshing dip in a spring, and hit up the pickleball court, all while soaking in some rays to make your skin shimmer with summer vibes. Being in the sun is what …
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10 Ways to Burn Calories While Having Fun This Summer
Who says you can’t have fun while burning calories? You don’t have to hit up the gym every time you want to get a great workout in. There are countless ways you can burn calories without even realizing it! With summer here, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the weather and dive into some outdoor fun. Here on the farm, we’re taking advantage of the weather and wanted to share with you 10 ways to burn calories …
11 Father’s Day Gifts for the Fitness Dad 2022
Let’s be honest. Sometimes it can be difficult to buy something for dad. That’s why Fit Farm at Rock Springs put together this collection of Father’s Day gift ideas that encourage healthy habits (and are actually useful!). What’s great about these gifts is that most of them can be used in everyday situations beyond working out and exercising, so they won’t get tossed in a closet and forgotten. If you have a dad/father-figure/brother/friend that is active or looking to become …
4 Reasons Fitness Retreats for Moms are Therapeutic
All across the country, a new type of ‘therapy’ for moms is starting to gain traction. Enter the new era of the fitness and weight loss retreat (for moms and everyone from all walks of life). If you’ve only read casually about what a fitness or weight loss retreat does, then chances are you’re not getting a fully accurate picture. It’s no secret that fitness and weight loss retreats are quickly becoming all the rage, but most of the time, …
2022 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day (May 8) is quickly approaching and we’re all on the hunt to find the perfect gift for the moms/friends/sisters/wife in our lives. Instead of the typical flowers and chocolate, why not go for something she’ll use and benefit from? The Fit Farm team searched high and low for the best fitness and wellness gifts in 2022 that were highly rated by customers from across the world to produce this year’s Mother’s Day gift guide. We’ve even included items …
Couch to 5K
If you’re looking into participating in your first 5k and don’t know where to begin, you’ve come to the right place! The idea of running your very first 5k (3.1 miles), can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. 5k’s require proper training and preparation that takes time regardless of your experience level. If you are green and this is your first race, fear not! This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through what you need to do to …
Small Changes, Big Results
It’s that time of year when we think about all the changes we want to make for a better life. So often, these changes are so big that they often feel overwhelming. But, what if we look at things a little differently? Instead of starting off with big changes, what if we started off with small changes that produced big results? To help you ease into this process, we’ve put together a list of 9 small changes to incorporate into …
Choosing the Right Milk Alternative
While cow’s milk may be a normal part of some individuals’ diet, you may be surprised to find out that the majority of the world doesn’t consume it. Whether it’s because of allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences, or ethical views, milk alternatives have become increasingly popular in the last decade. As we ease into the start of the new year and you begin to lay out your nutritional plan, you may want to consider if a milk alternative is right …
Alcohol and Exercise Over the Holidays
With all of the holiday festivities and parties going on, it’s only natural to want to partake in the holiday cheer with a couple of festive cocktails. It can be a struggle to stay on track with your goals during this time of year. Here at Fit Farm at Rock Springs, we focus on real-life results! The key is all about portion and moderation, not the absence of your personal joy or social life. We want you to have fun, …