Congratulations to Nancy Gilligan as this month’s client of the month!

Multiple Sclerosis is no match for this woman.  She has not let this be a label for her, but instead has risen up to excel through the power of resistance training, effective strengthening, and getting the right nutrition to overcome effects of MS, aging and chronic disease.  

Nancy has dropped significant weight loss -the right way by shedding body fat– and significant inches. Even more important is the positive mindset she’s developed by embracing the journey & trusting the process.  Nancy has dropped over 30 lbs and 22 inches the right way by stimulating her muscle to burn fat increase her metabolism.

Nancy puts her creativity and love of theater to work, as she is the Melrose-Mindoro HS Drama Director (on top of her full time job). She is an avid reader, and always has a book in the hand or one in the ear.
Not letting Multiple Sclerosis set her back, Nancy has significantly reduced her back pain through effec...

We wanted to warmly introduce Emma Hanson!

 Emma grew up in Winona, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences. Emma grew up playing all types of sports but focused on basketball and swimming in high school. In college she held a position working sporting events where her love of sports and exercise grew. After college, she worked as a strength and conditioning coordinator as well as swim coach for different high schools.  

In her free time, she says, "I enjoy crocheting, cooking, outdoor activities (hiking, camping, sunsets), and traveling."

Emma says, "I am passionate about empowering individuals in their exercise and nutrition path. By dedicated myself to educating others on exercise and nutrition to help them build healthier lifestyles through informed choices and sustainable habits."

Northstar Fitness has a core team of Fitness Professionals that work with each client on their specific goals, limitati...

This week, we had the pleasure of introducing local physicians from the Franciscan Skemp Clinic, now Mayo Clinic, to the science behind properly working out.  It was eye opening to many of the physicians, many of whom were first introduced to this science behind how to properly work out.

Let's review what we've been taught to stay in shape.

• We've been taught that one needs to walk and do aerobic exercise every day for heart health.  We've been taught to walk 10000 steps a day. 
• We've been confused by the stereotype that weight lifting is only for movie stars, or that we will become big and bulky.
• We've accepted that having aches and pains, joint replacements, and diabetes is a fact of life.  

Is what we've been taught working?  Let's review our nation's health.   Obesity rates are the leading cause of preventable death in the US.  Joint replacement is going to triple by 2030, and repeat joint replacements is going to double by 2030.   We spend $50 Billion on Fad diets every ye...