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Female-Specific Exercise Recommendations For a long time, fitness recommendations have looked the same across genders. Most of the research that has been done in the past was on male bodies - women were perceived just to be small men - just scale the recommendations for size and plug and play. Thankfully the landscape is changing, women specific hormone profiles are being studied and it turns out our needs, strengths, weaknesses and recommendations are much different from men. Shocking, we know!  We know more now, including that women can optimize their training based on their menstrual cycle. This information is enlightening [...]

MOVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH Movement and exercise can have significant impacts on mental health including reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, improving mood, and enhancing cognitive function. Physical activity on the regular can release endorphins, boost self-esteem and provide a health coping mechanism for stress. At the Studio, we’ve also found that working out in a supportive, fun community of people with the common goal of being healthy for a lifetime goes a long way too. Other ways to improve your mental health AND boost your fitness outcomes*: Light & Dark Exposure– Morning sunlight (low solar angle) or artificial light [...]

  A HUGE Thank You to the 2025 March Matness Sponsors: Indigo Women's Clothing Store Gift certificate from this woman owned local boutique that carries top brands in women's fashion, shoes and accessories. Located in Hanover, NH (you know her as Mia) Von Bargens Jewelry Gift certificate to explore the finest diamonds and artisan jewelry that the Upper Valley and Vermont have to offer. Locations in Hanover, NH, Burlington, VT, Stratton, VT & Stowe, VT (you know her as Julie) Gilberte Interiors A candle from the team at Gilberte Interiors, who spends time with home owners and their families listening [...]

REGISTER FOR SWEATFEST 2025 ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH A few folks have asked, what is SweatFest, what does Positive Tracks do anyway? Great questions! SweatFest is an EPIC campaign to support Positive Tracks. Positive Tracks is a nonprofit organization that helps young people change the world using the power of sport! They help young people (ages 12-25)  build and lead their OWN athletic events designed to champion causes they care about most - so younger generations can spark positive change: starting with themselves, starting in their own communities. Sweating For Good® PT programming delivers cost-free coaching, tools and resources [...]

  The Studio March Matness Overview: Pick a partner and decide on a fun team name! Sign up at the front desk before the spots fill. There are 32 spots total, these are The Sunday Selection. We will divide the teams into East Coast and West Coast 16 against 16 (8 brackets). Each week your team will compete for points by completing Challenges, including the Point Bomb Challenge (PBC). Challenges will be emailed weekly and posted at the Studio on the March Matness Sheet where you will also find which team you’re competing against. Fill out the sheet with your [...]

Our Annual Staff Training on January 4th focused on Antiracism led by Dr. Monea. Dr. Monea, a racial justice speaker, trainer and yoga teacher, guided us through many thought-provoking activities over Zoom, including examining our role in systemic racism, while outlining key points in the antiracism learning journey like; take the lessons and leave the stories, expect & accept non-closure, listen for understanding, and anticipate impact. We chose this particular training to deepen our awareness of systemic racial inequities, the power of privilege, and how to build trust across racial, gender, cultural, and physical differences. These trainings help us to [...]