One of the most common questions our members ask their trainers is, “When should I stretch?” Effective stretching can be done before and after exercise, but “when” to stretch really depends on what kind of stretching you’ll be doing and what goals you’ve set for yourself. Let’s take a look at the different types of...
The personal trainers at Mercy Fitness Center are EXOS-certified Fitness Specialists, an elite-level trainer certification that is rare outside of an EXOS-managed facility. From its humble beginnings and throughout its more than two decades as the world’s leading human performance company, EXOS has focused on whole-person education and development. Trainers and coaches understand how mindset,...
Build a workout strategy with four tips that make it easy to keep your resolution and keep showing up.
Working out while wearing a face covering can require some adjustment. Follow these top five tips for masked workouts to stay healthy and get stronger when wearing a face covering.
Whether it’s a sporting event or corporate presentation, excitement and anticipation can cause jitters. Keep your mindset in check with these seven strategies to stay focused and perform your best.
Mercy Sports Performance coaches teach youth and high school athletes speed, agility, and injury prevention techniques to help achieve their goals and boost their athletic performance.
Regular exercise releases endorphins to help reduce stress hormones and keep us resilient, both mentally and physically. Help your family fight anxiety with regular movement to stay fit and resilient.
Take the EXOS 15-Day Healthy Lifestyle Challenge to make it easier to stick with healthy habits. Invite friends to make it a virtual group challenge!
Take the time to master your breathing and improve your exercise economy and overall cardiovascular performance, oxygenate your body’s tissues and vital organs, and better handle stress.
Mercy Fitness Center fitness professionals offer personal training or coaching clients an individualized assessment and goal-planning session that helps them develop a training program.