St. Luke's Fitness & Sports Performance - West End

11/14/2025

Follow the link to see this short video from Dr. Attia - he praises exercise as our best tool to live a long AND healthy life!

Dr. Peter Attia says longevity is about living longer and improving your quality of life — and intense exercise is part of the way to achieve it. Here's how to test your own fitness level.

11/14/2025

FOODIE FRIDAY; Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars
Who doesn't love a good dessert from time to time. It's even better when that treat doesn't get you off your nutrition plan. Check out this recipe for a healthier dessert option:

Ingredients:

1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1/2 C plain greek yogurt
1/2 C natural peanut butter or almond butter
32 grams chocolate whey protein powder
1/4 C coconut sugar
2 tbsp coconut flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 C dark chocolate chips
1/4 C chopped walnuts

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients until well blended.
Pour the pumpkin mix into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until edges start to brown slightly.
Let the bars cool and cut into 12 pieces.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 145, Fat 9 g, Sat. Fat 2 g, Carbs 12 g, Fiber 3g, Net carbs 9 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 7 g Sodium, 23 mg Cholesterol 5 mg

Here's the full recipe link:

Healthy pumpkin bar recipe. Pumpkin pie bars with added protein. Healthy fall treat. Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe made with pumpkin, greek yogurt and peanut butter.

11/12/2025

📢 St. Luke’s Annual Food Drive is Here!

Join us in making a difference for families in need this season.

🗓 Dates: Nov. 6th - Nov. 20th
📍 Closest Drop-off Location can be found at: slhn.org/fitness

✅ Non-perishable items only (canned goods, pasta, rice, etc.)

Every donation counts—let’s come together as a community to fight hunger!

11/11/2025

Original Airdate : 11/10/25 | Hosts: Doug Eberhart - Talk With Your Doctor, Dr. Bill Burfeind - Talk With Your Doctor; Guests: Dr. Alan Remde - Family Medicine/Integrative Medicine Specialist,

11/10/2025

Congratulations to all the runners!

11/07/2025

FOODIE FRIDAY: 🕒 Meal Order Matters! 🍽️

Did you know that the sequence in which you eat your food can impact your blood sugar levels and how full you feel?

•Start with eating vegetables with a small amount of health fat, like salad with low-sugar dressing or vegetables roasted with olive oil, fill half of your plate with veggies
•Next focus on your lean proteins, this should be at least the size of the palm of your hand.
•Save the fiber-rich carbs for the end. Eating them last will cut back on portions and slow down how quickly they’re digested.

Eating like this may not always be possible, but if you’re able to do this it can help slow glucose absorption and keep you feeling satisfied longer.

Small changes, big impact—especially for energy, mood, and metabolic health!
Check out the full article below for more details:

What order should I eat my food for best blood sugar control? Does it matter what order I eat my food. Nutrition for blood sugar control. Control your blood sugar by eating your food in a certain order. How to meal sequence.

11/06/2025

Cycle on Saturday, 11/8 @ 8:15am will be with Priscilla

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

🏆 We Did It! 🏆
We’re honored to announce that St. Luke’s University Health Network has been named Readers’ Choice Award Winner!

11/03/2025

🆕 NEW! Thrive Shirts! 💪👕
Show off your Thrive pride — shirts are now available for purchase!

👉 Stop by and see a Member Services staff to place your order.

📅 We’re taking orders until November 16th, so don’t miss out!

Let’s Thrive in style! 🔥

11/03/2025

Cardio vs. Weights — Why Not Both?

Over the past few decades, the fitness industry has seen a major shift from a cardio-centric approach to a more balanced appreciation of resistance training. In the 1970s and ’80s, cardio dominated the scene, with aerobics and steady-state workouts seen as the primary path to fat loss. Resistance training was largely reserved for athletes and bodybuilders. However, research over time has highlighted the broad health benefits of resistance training — including improvements in muscle mass, strength, metabolic health, mental well-being, and bone density — leading to its rise in popularity by the 2010s.

Recent studies show that while aerobic exercise may burn more calories during a session, resistance training offers comparable fat-loss benefits due to its impact on post-exercise calorie burn (EPOC). Additionally, resistance training is superior for preserving or increasing lean muscle mass. The takeaway? Both cardio and resistance training have unique benefits, and a well-rounded fitness program should incorporate both — cardio for endurance and energy expenditure, and resistance training for strength and body composition.

Check out the full article here: