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Blog and News on Fitness, Health, Diet, and Nutrition2023-09-22T15:29:20-04:00

The One on One Fitness Blog

Avoid “Cheap Intensity”

Gauge the effectiveness of your workouts by how SMART they are instead of how HARD they are. Read on to learn how we can help you avoid "cheap intensity".

Tissue Pliability

Tissue pliability is an important yet often overlooked factor in healthy, active aging. Check out our tips for how to improve your pliability!

EPOC

EPOC, or exercise “afterburn”, contributes significantly to successful long-term weight loss and weight management. Read more to gain an understanding of EPOC and how it works.

Optimize Independent Training: Indoor Cycling

Whether you are an elite athlete or an active aging adult, indoor cycling is one of the most effective modes of endurance training. Combining purposeful indoor cycling workouts with proper nutrition and strength training is a solid recipe for improved body composition and fitness.

Spine Care: What you need to know

Have you or someone you know ever experienced back pain? Unfortunately, the answer is probably yes. Studies show that 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives, often caused by preventable, lifestyle-related issues.

Joy of Cooking

You don't need to be a 5-star chef to make cooking more enjoyable! Here are a few simple tips to help you experience the joy of cooking.

Gratitude vs Deprivation

Our experience has shown that clients who successfully meet their health and fitness goals habitually practice acceptance and demonstrate an attitude of gratitude.

Healthy and Happy

If you’ve set goals, achieved them through sheer force of will, then ended up right back where you started…you're not alone.

Warmer Weather: Back in the Swing

The physical demands of golf are much different than what most of us experience in our regular daily routines. Therefore, it makes sense that we prepare our bodies for the specific physical stresses we will encounter while enjoying this hobby.

Mobility As We Age: Stretching

Improving our mobility provides the “keys to the kingdom” for active aging adults hoping to engage in the same activities they have enjoyed throughout their lives.

Are you a “Dabbler”?

For 35+ years, we've have had the privilege of helping thousands of people navigate through their “wellness journey”. If there is one piece of advice we would share to ensure lasting success, it is to start with the right mindset and use a measured approach.

Calorie Dense vs. Nutrient Dense

The nutritional quality of the calories that we eat each day can have a significant impact on our efforts towards healthier living, disease prevention, and weight loss.

The Scoop on Added Sugars

Consuming the majority of your daily sugar intake from natural rather than added sources will not only help prevent chronic disease but will also ensure your body is getting the nutrients that are vital to long term health and happiness.

Eat a Balanced Breakfast

Whether you are trying to decrease body fat or stay energized throughout your day, breakfast is an important part of the equation.

Carbohydrates are Key

We asked the experts… is the fear of carbs really warranted? According to our RD and comprehensive nutrition research, the answer is a strong no!

Overeating

We all occasionally overeat, and anxiety about food and weight can make mealtime seem especially stressful and out of control.  This week we will discuss ways to eat in a mindful and satisfying manner.

Purposeful Walking

A long walk taken at a comfortable pace is great for relieving stress, clearing the mind, and taking time for yourself. By being intentional about gait, pace, and overall intensity, you can get more out of your walk!

“Give Back” Raises over Half a Million Dollars for CVIM and YSB!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: One on One donates over $61,000 in 2021 and exceeds the half-million mark in donations to Centre Volunteers in Medicine and the Youth Service Bureau through its “Give Back” initiative. 1/12/22 State College, Pa. One on One, 424 W. Aaron Drive, State College, Pa., is pleased to announce it raised $61,870 through its “Give Back” initiative in 2021, and over a half-million dollars since its inception in 2009. In addition to special events and direct donations from One on One, “Give Back” provides One on One’s clients the opportunity to pay for certain services by making a donation to one of its chosen charities, either the Youth Service Bureau or Centre Volunteers in Medicine. "Having the support of One on One [...]

3D Matrix Training

To maximize our ability to function at the highest level, we must train our bodies in 3D. Matrix training is built around this concept.

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