We are taking this opportunity to connect with our community, keep our members informed, and share tips and tricks from our trainers, program directors, and staff members! We hope you will stay tuned and follow along!
Leah’s Life at The Connection
Leah first came to The Connection via the after school program. She has fond memories of her time in The Connection’s after school program, especially recalling the impact and inspiration of staff like Michelle Stelluto. Read More …
By Valerie Ross, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and NASM certified Personal Trainer
Stress is part of life and affects everyone. Our bodies are designed to deal with it by activating our “fight or flight” response. However, when its chronic, stress can become overwhelming and unhealthy for us mentally and physically. Read More …
The Benefits of Cross-Training You may be a dedicated swimmer, one sport athlete, a runner, or only do group fitness classes. Everyone has their favorite exercise. But we can overdo it, leading to overuse injuries or mental burnout. If you aren’t cross-training you could be setting yourself up for one of these undesired results. What Read More …
This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and /or a Personal Trainer. WHAT and HOW MUCH you eat is crucial. The amount of protein you need depends on gender, weight, goals and level of activity. Lean meats Read More …
(This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and / or a Personal Trainer.) “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” This adage translates well to health and fitness. Most of us exercise and eat fairly well, but haven’t yet Read More …
Winter is winding down and with all the holiday eating and traveling, your exercise routine or plans may have taken a back seat. Perhaps you got the winter “blahs,” got sick with COVID, or suffered an injury that sidelined you. Whatever the reasons for the winter break, springtime is an ideal time to restart (or Read More …
This summer The Connection is proud and excited to introduce new camp programs that highlight the adventurous, creative, and modern spirit. Each of these opportunities emphasizes a specific skill set and passion while providing campers with the traditional Connection community experience. Read More …
This #GivingTuesday we want to highlight our dedicated volunteers. We are incredibly appreciative of the volunteers who help us realize our mission and improve the quality of life for so many in our community. Thanks to these incredibly committed members and friends, well over 15,000 hours of individualized instruction, work, and leadership are shared with us each year. Read More …
Winter is almost here and that means it’s time to stay inside, eat more, and hibernate. Just Kidding! That is the usual mentality we take on when it gets cold outside and start experiencing the winter blues. Read More …
I was 38 years old when I heard the words, “You have breast cancer” and my world was shattered. I was terrified about what was to come. Would I live to see 40? If I did, would I ever be able to have children? I didn’t know where to turn for help. A dear friend of mine found a wonderful organization called Pathways. Pathways connected me to other women with breast cancer and helped me get through a very dark time in my life. Read More …