by Layne Bruner, CHC | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog, Fitness & Wellness
Understanding the Rise of HYROX If you’ve been around the fitness world lately, chances are you’ve heard the buzz about HYROX. It’s often called the world series of fitness racing, combining endurance, strength, and functional movements into one timed event. Think of...
by Layne Bruner, CHC | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog, Fitness & Wellness
If you are a type A overachiever, I see you. You are disciplined, ambitious, and driven. These qualities help you succeed in school, in your career, and in life. But when it comes to health and wellness, those same qualities can sometimes backfire, especially if you...
by Layne Bruner, CHC | Aug 18, 2025 | Blog, Nutritional Education
10 Back-to-School Lunches High School Kids Will Actually Eat Back-to-school season always feels like a marathon. Between sports schedules, late-night homework, and endless laundry, packing a healthy lunch can feel impossible. As a mom, I want quick, nourishing meals...
by Layne Bruner, CHC | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog, Fitness & Wellness
How to Determine Your Heart Rate Zones As my education and experience have grown as an athlete in my 40s, I’ve come to understand the power of heart rate training zones. If I want to lose weight, I train in one zone. If I want to boost endurance or speed? Another zone...
by Layne Bruner, CHC | May 15, 2025 | Blog, Fitness & Wellness
Are weighted vests really worth the hype? If you’re a woman navigating perimenopause or menopause, the answer is yes—when used wisely. Today, I’m breaking down the latest research on weighted vest benefits for perimenopausal women, key action steps, and offering a...
by Layne Bruner, CHC | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog, Fitness & Wellness
Walking or running is one of the most effective ways to improve cardiovascular health, build strength, reduce stress, and elevate your mood. But not all surfaces deliver the same results. Let’s break down the differences between treadmill, road, and trail workouts—and...
