Studies show that it takes 30 days to create a new habit, but how do you stick to your goal for 30 days when your brain is already trained by bad habits? Here are some ways that you can give up anything for 30 days. Write down your goal: Once you make a decision to […]
Eliminate Sugar with these Foods
Eliminating added sugars from your diet has become a popular trend in the world of nutrition, and for good reason. Research shows that sugar is highly addictive and can lead to various health complications such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Sugar is being added to a variety of convenience foods for the […]
Ecology Action Fair 2017
We were asked—based on our great turn out at Bay Federal Wellness Fair 2017— to be part of the Ecology Action Fair. Employees took an hour break from work to peruse a variety of elite companies who specialize in self care. It was an hour of rapid fire. We serviced 10 clients, 9 of which […]
Bay Federal Wellness Fair 2017
We set up in the enchanting banquet room of the Seascape Golf Club as the sun rose, ready to provide amazing services to wellness fair attendees! Bay Federal put on a healthy breakfast mingle and wellness fair for their employees. It was a great opportunity for employees to explore self care options for themselves. We […]
Crossfit Affiliate Cup 2017
On October 15th, 2017, Santa Cruz CORE participated in the annual Crossfit Affiliate Cup! CORE’s booth was all set up before sunrise. Dawn broke and all the health, fitness,food and merchandise vendors were ready to rock as the Crossfit teams were warming up… let the games begin! Between competitions, CORE provided athletes and attendees with […]
35th Annual Santa Cruz Triathlon
This past Sunday, families and friends gathered at Depot park to cheer on the athletes participating in the 35th Annual Santa Cruz Triathlon! Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab had a blast supporting the olympic course participants to recovery and relaxation. The CORE team is passionate about educating the community to achieve their optimal […]
The Difference Between Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage
By Jaimi Jansen Massage is a form of physical therapy that manipulates the soft tissues of the body using varying degrees of pressure. Massage therapy is a medically approved approach to dealing with muscle and connective tissue discomfort. Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages Swedish massage is one of the most commonly known types of massage, […]
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack By Jaimi Jansen Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions, or MI’s) are caused by a blockage of a blood vessel that delivers blood to the heart itself (usually a coronary artery). This leads certain areas of heart muscle to be oxygen deprived and to slowly start to die and cease function. […]
Common Stretching Mistakes
Stretching is one of the best things you can do to increase flexibility, plus it’s a great form of relaxation and stress release. However, stretching improperly can actually lead to more harm than good. Below are some of the most common mistakes people make when stretching: Stretching Before Warming Up: A common misconception is that […]
Social Media Based Workout Programs
Social Media Based Workout Programs – Helpful or Harmful? The amount of time we spend on social media is skyrocketing. Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, SnapChat, and more are saturated than ever with the latest trends in clothes, beauty products, vacation hotspots, food, and gym selfies. This increase goes hand in hand with quickly growing amount of […]