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Grip Strength: Opening Jars and Better Vitality Ever paused to think about why the darned pickle jar is so hard to open? Or why the child safety seal on the ibuprofen doesn’t know you’re well through puberty? It all comes down to grip strength!  Your hands are the beginning of the entire upper-body chain, and building strength there pays dividends all the way through your wrists, elbows, and shoulders. If you’re experiencing wrist weakness, or elbow pain your grip strength may be the culprit! Grip strength is one of the simplest and most powerful indicators of overall health and physical [...]

The Studio Yoga Classes Mobility, longevity, resilience, healing and better health? Yes, please. Let's talk about yoga! Our yoga classes offer a unique experience, shaped by our collective 30+ years of teaching and passion for continuous learning. We don't adhere to a single guru, method, or style; instead, we've evolved, embracing the diverse experiences that have brought us to where we are today. With four different yoga classes on the schedule, there's something for everyone! We began as a Bikram yoga studio, where we were deeply committed to that community and its leaders, believing there was one way to teach [...]

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 [...]