physical health - Mission: Milspouse

What’s Your Obstacle?

by Retired Blogger | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog, Experience, Relationships

Somewhere in early 2016 I discovered a fitness group that would alter the overall course of my life; I just didn’t know it then. Melissa would lead regular workout sessions in a few places around Fort Carson, and every meetup would vary in group size, experience, and of course, the workouts. Melissa’s positivity was tangible, infectious, and she made us believers. Believers in her, believers in ourselves, and believers in the group. She is what made Body Blast more than just a way to pass the time, but a lifelong pursuit for me.

Impacts of the Pandemic on Eating and Exercise Behaviors

by Ai Pono | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Health & Fitness

By now, you have experienced at least some of the impacts of COVID-19, whether that’s social, financial, or changes to food and exercise behaviors.

Running Down Your Dreams, One Step at a Time

by George Banker | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog, Expert

Kevin Boyle grasped running from a young age to make it a part of his lifestyle. As you read about Kevin, think of the words determination, commitment, self-confidence, and hard work. As you journey through life, you’ll face obstacles, like work and family challenges. Imagine Kevin running on the track and a hurdle appears. He has the choice was to take the hurdle or go home. It’s never too late to manage your challenges and obstacles. It is time to running down your dreams.

3 Types of Cardio Training

by Retired Expert | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Experience, Health & Fitness

I’ve spent the last several blog posts focusing on strength training—its benefits, myths behind it, and how to get started—but I wouldn’t be a fitness specialist if I didn’t mention cardio training.

What are Food Rituals, and How Do I Know if I Have Them?

by Ai Pono | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Health & Fitness

Do you have your morning coffee the same way every day, or never eat the crust of a sandwich? These are food rituals, but they don’t technically mean you have a problem with food.

3 Things to Know About TRICARE When You PCS

by Amanda Krieger | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Experience, Health & Fitness, PCS

If you’re like many military families, you may have PCS’d somewhere in the world this summer. Stress, extreme organization, and wondering what could possibly go wrong often go along with the process, but do you know what else a PCS means? The option to change up your TRICARE insurance coverage options.

Here’s How You Can Help the USA’s Blood Supply

by American Red Cross | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Health & Fitness

Today, our nation is facing a severe blood shortage as hospitals are responding to an atypically high number of traumas and emergency room visits. Across the country, there’s a great hospital demand for blood. Part of the reason for this strong demand is because patients who previously delayed care and surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic are now experiencing advanced disease progression and seeking medical treatment. This type of advanced care can require even more blood transfusions.

5 Ground Rules for Strength Training

by Retired Expert | Jun 23, 2021 | Blog, Experience, Health & Fitness

If you are just starting your weight-lifting journey, it can be a daunting task. With the advent of social media, there are so many Instagram fitness people showing off their heaviest or most complicated lifts. These videos, while impressive to an experienced strength trainer or lifter, can leave fitness professionals leery, as complicated lifting can shy newbies away from fitness (which is not a good thing). I’m here to give novice lifters a few tips, or rather, ground rules, on how to approach strength training.

More than a Softball Scholarship

by Hope For The Warriors | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog, Expert, Veterans

Sometimes things come together just at the right time. Call it good fortune. Call it serendipity. Perhaps it’s best described as good things coming to good people.

Just ask the Taft family about it. They will tell you that the Hope For The Warriors New Balance Military Youth Athletic Scholarship arrived at exactly the right time to help their teenage daughter Clara keep her softball dreams alive and reignite her passion for the sport and for life.