September is finally here! Back to school for all ages and start of pumpkin spice everything. This is a time when new routines are started, or pre-vacation habits begin again. While the weather can sometimes be nicer than in the actual summer months, getting back into a gym will help ease the eventual transition from being fully outside to fully inside, and help build momentum for you to battle the winter blues. To get you started, we have compiled a list of five tricks to help you get into a fall fitness groove.

13 People Share How They Reached Their Biggest Goal in Life

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TESTIMONIALSHealthtraxAugust 17, 2018healthtrax fitness, healthtrax, goals, reach your goals, fitness, inspiration

What to Eat Before a Workout: 50 Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks

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NUTRITION & RECIPESHealthtraxAugust 7, 2018preworkout, snack, postworkout, healthtrax, recipes, advice, noms, yums

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PHYSICIAN ADVICEHealthtraxAugust 3, 2018inbody570, healthtrax, healthtraxfitfam, Healthtrax, health, dehydration

10 Instant Pot Recipes for the Summer

I use my Instant Pot on a regular basis for meal prep and speedy weeknight meals (especially when I forget to defrost the chicken). But now that summer's here, you can bet I'll be using it more than ever. From weekly staples like hard-cooked eggs and chicken breast to potluck favorites like pork shoulder and bean salads, it means I can do some quick cooking without heating up the kitchen.

Healthy Ways to Grill

Cookouts are a summer staple. And while they do provide some health perks—fresh air, home cooking and time with friends and family—they can also come with risks. Follow these guidelines to make your grilled meals better for you.

Protect your home while on vacation

For many, summer is the season of travel, full of weekend trips to the lake or beach, week long vacations to destinations across the country, road-trips, and more. While you’re out of town relaxing, though, your house sits empty: a potential target for break-ins and robberies.

HealthtraxJuly 11, 2018vacation, healthtrax, healthtrax fitness, summertime

Functional Fitness Is The Workout You Never Knew Your Body Needed

What good is a sculpted butt if you can’t squat down to pick up your keys? And TBH, toned biceps are kind of useless if you can't even lift your gym bag. That's the mindset behind a type of training known as functional fitness.