VITAL FITNESS BLOG

Too many people think that joining a gym, starting a new diet, or hiring a trainer will fix their life. But no new gym, diet, or trainer...

Our city has some tough health stats, but the truth is Lakeland gives us everything we need to turn it around. From walking the trails at Bonnet Springs to why Publix is actually the best 'healthy fast food' in town, here is our guide to making healthy living in Lakeland simpler for everyone.

With so many diet options out there, it's hard not to be confused as to "which one is best." Find out the truth about nutrition fads.

Hard to find time to work out? Maybe you heard, "You have plenty of time, and you just don't prioritize it." But that's not necessarily true.

People “tend to look exclusively at those better off than us...When the lot of others improves, we react negatively, but when our own lot im

The holidays don't have to derail your progress. Here is how to navigate parties, family meals, and seasonal gatherings guilt-free and without setbacks.

We have eight people on staff at Vital Fitness. There is one father, one former teacher, one full-time office manager, one soon to be college grad, one firefighter, and three fitness coaches. Needless to say, we are not doing most of our shopping at Whole Foods. Despite our tight budgets, all five of us have made it a priority to practice what we preach to our members. We all eat healthy and we do it on a budget. The following are a few tips on how we pull it off: Shop with a

You grow more and more frustrated by the day. You started eating better, exercising again, drinking more water, and doing all the right things for a few weeks, yet the scale is not moving. Or maybe your strength numbers remain the same. With so many different strategies out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and question if what you're doing is working. Although you are making improvements there may be a few things causing the scale to reflect your efforts. Let's take a loo

A lot of us start a fitness journey with good intentions but sometimes our results don't seem to match the effort we're putting in.

And the science behind stress eating Five years ago, I was teaching full-time, attending graduate school online, and training...

It is estimated that over 90% of people never follow through with their New Year’s resolutions. Before you throw out the tradition and label it as “cliché”, read our top strategies to help you stick to your New Year plan: 1. Align your Priorities with your Goals “I want to lose 50 pounds this year, run a half marathon, and compete in a local CrossFit competition. However, I can only train 30 minutes a day and three days a week. I do not have time to pack meals and will need

Don’t worry, you can still have coffee… 1. Keep it Light Order a “Skinny” or “Light” - this is made with sugar-free syrup, nonfat milk,...