Hello! This is coach Heather Binns. A lack of mobility can really get you down, so I've been looking for a lot of silver linings in this post-hip surgery recovery journey. Take last week for example: I dropped all of my vitamins on the floor. With crutches and a brace, I couldn't bend down to pick them up. My husband wasn't around either, so it was up to me to get the vitamins off the floor. So what did I do? Some single-leg deadlifts to pick them all up! A little fitness for

Hi there! This is coach Heather Binns. So many people have reached out to ask how I am recovering from hip surgery. I appreciate all the love and support! The truth is, I am recovering pretty well. It definitely helps that I went into surgery in good health. While my normal exercise is currently off the table, I have started making some changes to my nutrition. The changes aren’t because I am concerned about gaining weight without exercise, but to help reduce inflammation, re

Hello! This is Coach Heather Binns. As a fitness coach and trainer, the wear and tear on my body is inevitable. I’ve been an athlete almost all my life, but only since I began teaching and instructing my students at Renov8 Fitness did I pay close attention to proper form. Anyone who has attended group, semi-private, and/or personal training sessions at Renov8 knows I am a stickler for form. It is what will help you get the most out of your exercise and prevent injury. Now tha

You know we are into fitness... Fittin' this donut recipe in our belly! These Baked Almond Butter Donuts are a real treat. They taste just like donut shop pastries, but are so much healthier! Almond butter is a great choice for healthy fat and protein. You can easily make these donuts gluten-free by subbing in your favorite 1:1 gluten-free flour. If you make these tasty treats today, be sure to snap a picture and tag us on social! Baked Almond Butter Donuts 1/4 cup unsweetene

Sweet, creamy bananas... Toasty, nutty pecans... Filling, comforting oats... Who knew plant-based eating could be so delicious?! This Banana Pecan Weekend Oatmeal recipe is just one of the tasty breakfasts you will be enjoying in our 30-Day Plant-Based Transformation program that kicks off on June 14th! Learn more about the challenge and claim your complimentary Summer Abs Workout by clicking this link: https://renov8fitness.ck.page/products/30-day-plant-based-transformation

You’ve probably heard that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. It’s a good idea to keep in mind when you’re improving your exercise and eating routines. You want to be surrounded by supportive people who will encourage you, inspire you, and maybe even teach you. You don’t want to be spending time with Debbie Downers! Even the most upbeat people will be brought down by constant naysayers. Does your inner circle reflect your values and provide

Plant-based diets are skyrocketing in popularity, but are they really all that healthy? Where does a plant-based eater get their protein from anyway, and is it enough to support their physique goals? The truth is that we could all benefit from eating more plants. Plants are naturally low in saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol. Whole, natural fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cer

If you’ve been feeling like things are beyond your control for, oh, say, the last year or so, we get it. TOTALLY. In fact, we’re pretty sure everybody would understand that because guess what? A lot of stuff really has been beyond our control, even basic matters relating to our health. We’ve had to take extra precautions every day to stay safe, limit our interactions and activities, and wait for science to overcome the virus. Now, though? Things are looking up, and it’s time

Today we recognize a therapy that helps reduce stress, relieve muscle aches and pain, increases range of motion, improves flexibility, and more! We only go to the dentist 1-2 times a year, but brush our teeth every day. While we can’t get a massage every day, foam rolling offers the next best thing! Brush your muscles daily with a foam roller 😆 A common technical term for foam rolling is Self-Myofascial Release (SMR), and Coach Heather Binns have been a proponent of this the

Hi there! This is Coach Heather Binns. Today we honor the firefighters who put their lives at risk for our safety and well-being every single day. Not everyone knows this, but one of my dreams that I had since my 20's was to become a firefighter. I took Fire Science classes at Santa Ana College years ago (I was the only girl in my classes) and at the end of the program, I ran up and down the tower in my gear with a dead fire hose (no water running through it) and passed the p

Are you ready for something that’ll boost your metabolism, get your blood flowing, and make you feel GREAT!? We have a FREE CHALLENGE ready for you that is fun for ALL FITNESS LEVELS! This challenge is all about building a fit and strong body! It starts this Monday for seven days. THE CHALLENGE: Every day you’ll pick one exercise and do 50 repetitions of it 🙂 And if you miss a day, you have to do 10 extra the next day! THE BEST PART: We will be going live each day for seve

We sent out the Success Guide today. If you didn't receive it, that's because you haven't signed up yet for our Total Body Mind & Reset that starts on Monday! So many people loved watching us go through my last Reset earlier this year and asked us to host another one. Even Coach Heather Binns husband, Steven, was intrigued and joined this time around 🙂 👉 Jump-start new healthy habits in your sleep, nutrition & gut health, movement, hydration, mindset and more! 👉 Improve

Are you ready for the Summer? That’s a loaded question this year, isn’t it? But despite the uncertainty all around us still, let’s remember that Summer is almost here. What does that mean for your healthy lifestyle? Well, it usually means looking better with fewer clothes on, as we spend more time outdoors, right? And that’s great, of course. But this year, let’s add a touch of grace to our desire to lose a few pounds, grow muscle, or tighten and tone. We’ve all been through

You asked and here it is! We are re-opening my Total Mind & Body Reset on April 12th! So many people loved watching us go through our last Reset earlier this year and asked us to host another one. Now’s your chance to get in to our 10-day Reset? Some people like to think about cleansing or detoxing, but we have a different, more powerful method and we call it a RESET. Jump-start new healthy habits in your sleep, nutrition & gut health, movement, hydration, mindset and more!

It’s time for Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re single, hooked up, or anywhere in between, that means you’re going to be tempted to eat desserts, chocolate and other treats you might regret later. You’ve probably already seen some of those cookies, cupcakes, and candies on sale. BUT I’ve got your back this year with a trio of healthy Valentine’s Day treats – a chocolate cake, a smoothie, and a sparkling mocktail! I prefer them to the hangovers of empty calories and too muc

From Thanksgiving dinner to Valentine’s chocolates, what do all holidays have in common? Food! We humans have an innate connection between love and food, whether it’s family gathered around a turkey dinner or romance on February 14. Your Mom showed her love by making sure you were well fed You take dates to dinner to impress them You bring a lover breakfast in bed Enough, already! Can’t we find healthier ways to express love and celebrate? And since it’s February, let’s think

We’re in the time of the annual Pumpkin-palooza in coffee shops, bakeries, and all kinds of marketing campaigns this time of year. And we wouldn’t dream of missing out on the opportunity! You’ve probably already seen the pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin-flavored potato chips, pumpkin beers – and of course, plenty of pumpkin candy. We prefer to stick mostly to some basics with these healthy recipes for everybody’s favorite orange gourd. First, a pumpkin chili that’s as cozy as it

As if we don’t have enough stress in our lives from 2020, there’s one thing I’m seeing all the time online right now that’s really ruffling my feathers. It’s this idea of food dogma . Everyone seemingly has STRONG and unshakeable, yet highly judgmental positions… Don’t eat fruit. It’ll make you fat. Blue cheese dressing!? You might as well eat a Big Mac & fries. Meat is horrible for you and unnatural for humans to consume. But also…meat should be the basis of your whole

When you aren’t where you want to be in any area of life whether it’s your body, your health, your relationships, or even you financial/work life, it’s for one reason… Your VALUES are misaligned with your ACTIONS. Let’s say you want to lose weight. Weight loss becomes your value. But you keep hitting the drive thru before work when you’re rushed. You keep saying “on Monday” you’ll get your workouts going. You got that Frappuccino “just one more time” for your afternoon pick-

It’s no secret that the New Year brings on new inspiration and desire for health. I don’t need to say it again, but I will remind you that less than 10% will still be pursuing their resolution within just a few months. I believe that one of the reasons people fall off the wagon is because of the all or none mindset. Thinking it has to be all health or nothing at all is a guarantee for failure. One of the top reasons people struggle with sticking to healthy habits is because o