Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

Fit Tips: Building Your Own Workout Plan

Making the decision to start working out is one thing, but putting this decision into practice can be intimidating! Having a personal fitness trainer takes care of this need, but this service is a luxury not everyone can afford. For those who want to do things on their own, here are a few easy steps to follow to help you create your own exercise routine!

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Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

Fitness Fact or Fiction: Eating Fat Makes You Fat

In a world full of low-fat and no-fat labels, it’s understandable to feel hesitant about this macronutrient. Let’s dig deeper into what fat is, its role in our bodies, and whether or not it’s responsible for weight gain!

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Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

What I Mean When I Talk About Body Neutrality

If you’re familiar with Sprout Wellness, then you’ve probably seen the term “Body Neutral” before. It’s a practice that I find essential to use with my clients, especially those suffering from negative body image. If you’re new to the term, let’s talk more about it and how it can help you!

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Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

Fitness Fact or Fiction: When to Exercise

A common question I get asked by people is when to exercise. Whether the timing of our workout matters or not is a fair thing to ask, so let’s check out what the research has to say about it!

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Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

DIY Post Workout Wipes: No-Sweat Cleanup

These three-ingredient DIY post workout wipes are the perfect solution when you’re short on time! Easy to make and even easier to use, you’ll be feeling fresh and clean in no time with this witch hazel-based recipe!

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Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

Online Personal Training: A Good Option for Beginners?

Online personal training has been around for a while but grew in popularity when COVID-19 gave people no option but to go virtual. Now it continues to be a popular option, but can all fitness levels benefit from working out over the internet?

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Katie Szymanski Katie Szymanski

Fitness Fact or Fiction: Spot Reduction

Some people just have that one area of their body they can’t stand, often their stomachs or upper arms, and all they want is to get rid of it. I can understand this goal, but is spot reduction a realistic tactic for exercise?

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