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If Drive is the force that propels us toward a goal, then Desire is the engine that generates that force. Those willing to put the shoulder of hard work, dedication, and discipline behind their wants, will see them evolve into desires.

When we choose to pursue a genuinely important goal, such as taking control of our physical health, we plant the seed of Drive deep in the reaches of our innermost being.

The commitment and resilient perseverance of someone who simply will not quit; someone who cannot identify with those who do quit, and someone who will never lower his own standards to learn why they do. Dedication Our last discussion was...

An examination of each of the four basic elements of the definition of Discipline, each directly applied to the task of taking control of your physical health The scope of the definition of discipline is very broad and complicated. The...

Taking control of your physical health by following the “The 4 D’s of Success.” Discipline, Dedication, Drive and Desire. Taking Control Of Your Physical Health If someone asked you to create a list of the most important things in your...

Learn from a professional why a strong core is vital to staying healthy and independent, and how resistance bands are tools that can be used at any time in your life and at any workout level. Resistance bands exercises for...

Keeping your workout routine fresh is a hard task for anyone. I'll share my tips on ways to keep pushing through even when you hit a plateau. We have all been there; It could be the scale not showing what...

Learn how you can improve your golf game with simple exercises using resistance bands at home. Get more power in your swing and increased rotation by following these simple tips.

With these few tips learn how you can mentally and physically prepare yourself in order to avoid stress and depression during the holiday season. Mentally and Physically preparing yourself for the Holiday Season It is no secret, the holidays are...

Discover how you can help prevent and alleviate lower back pain by using those resistance bands you are exercising with at home. Utilizing resistance bands to stretch and alleviate lower back pain Let me start by saying, I’m no young...

We're taking on Yoga and learning how it can be an effective full body exercise at any fitness level. What is yoga? At a glance, one might assume yoga is simply low impact stretching for incredibly flexible women. Some may...

Learn how to get the most out of your stability ball by incorporating resistance bands to optimize your workout. Getting familiar with a stability ball Stability balls have been tried and true exercise tool used for decades to assist in...

Barbell workouts are a great way to introduce a variety of strength and endurance training into any exercise program, at any level. As a professional athlete, plate and barbell workouts were a staple to my strength and endurance training. I...

The importance of Rest & Self Care has never been more important.  Learn a bit more about how to care for yourself during these eventful times.

How to use the changing seasons to get back on the road to fitness No matter what stage you are at in your life, fall is one of the best times to renew your focus on your fitness goals.

How do the Summer Months impact your workout plan? Working out in the summer brings a new set of challenges. The rising heat and humidity can impact your plans both inside and outside the gym, but great new opportunities often...

The Full Body Power Band Workout.  Get in shape at home with this convenient workout plan from Shelter Fitness 

In this post, we will talk about the 5 benefits of resistance training at home. You will learn why resistance bands are an excellent option for a home workout, and why you should consider using them even if you have...

This is a story about the beginnings of Shelter Fitness. We hope our history helps the community understand our inspiration to serve, and what drives us to succeed.

Stay at Home Fitness Tips to Survive the Quarantine COVID-19 pandemic is still here, and by the looks of it, it will stay here for a while, or at least until doctors and scientists come up with a vaccine. That...