We were sitting here thinking about how very grateful we are for you today. This is one of our favorite times of the year because we’re constantly reminded of how much weI have to be grateful for: People we love, our home, our health, our business, and obviously - you :) Life is always so, so busy, but this time of year gives us a wonderful opportunity to sit a bit more quietly, reflect, and realize how wonderful it all actually is. Despite pandemics, external circumstances,

December is a good time to cuddle down and stay warm with a cozy treat (after you’ve worked out, of course). The secret is to swap healthier ingredients into traditional favorites you know you’ll enjoy. That’s why we’re sharing three “healthy swap” recipes that will warm your belly with good, healthy stuff to make you feel good and loved. And yes, they’re all yummy: a chai tea, a ‘baked potato’ mash, and a really interesting brownie recipe made with popped quinoa. Can we emai

We’re going to be brutally honest with you today, and we want you to know that this comes from a place of love. So, let’s dive in… You know how it’s a common fact that everyone flocks to health & fitness in January or February, only to abandon it the following month or so? Well, there’s more to it than that. Let us tell you the thought process we have seen as a professional in the health & fitness industry for the past 15 years… It’s summer and kids are out of school. Things

Let's plan and prep some ready-to-go meals: No stressing about what you'll be eating, you already have it planned Avoid making choices you won't be happy with later Always have some healthy meals to grab & go 3 Tips to Planning : Decide how many meals you want to eat at home throughout the week Take inventory of what you have on hand and make a grocery list of what you need Schedule food shopping 3 Tips to Prep : Make large batches you can freeze for later use Make your own T

December can be a crazy month. Don't forget to schedule in fun and self-care! Put it in your calendar and treat it as a non-negotiable Fun activities each week make life more enjoyable Ideas for self-care... If you didn't grab our November self-care calendar, let us know and we can send it over to you!

Hooray, it’s Small Business Saturday! Coach Heather Binns here… Needless to say, today is special for me… not just because I own Renov8 Fitness, but because I also appreciate my fellow small business owners. Today I urge you to SHOP SMALL and support your local small businesses. Speaking for myself, I run a small, personalized coaching business both on and offline. My mission is to inspire one million people (including YOU) to shatter self-imposed glass ceilings and find your

It’s Black Friday!! To keep this short and sweet, we’re offering a special we have never before promoted where you can take advantage of 25% off the ENTIRE RENOV8 FITNESS ONLINE SHOP!! Use code BFRF25 to save 25%. This even includes our non-branded products :) So, shop HERE now before we run out! You can take advantage of this special sale through Cyber Monday, however there’s a catch… We run a small, personalized brand, so we have LIMITED STOCK, and once they’re gone, they

Are you looking for some extra fun - without the extra food - this Thanksgiving? Join Team Renov8 at the Drumstick Dash 5K/10K! You can walk, run, or do your best turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning before stuffing your little turkey at dinner. We've already got 15 of your fellow Renov8ers signed up for a 5K or 10K dash. There's a kids' run, too! The Drumstick Dash is a great way to get your family active before the big meal. Whether you decide to walk, run, skip, hop, or tr

With less than 2 months left in 2021, are you speeding up, or slowing down? I’m doing a little bit of both… As some of you know, my husband, Steven, and I celebrated 10 years of marriage last year. Our anniversary trip to Costa Rica was canceled due to the pandemic. Bummer, right? Well, it’s back on! In fact, we will be eating tropical fruit and hiking to waterfalls this week! While not as traditional as turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, this trip is how Steven and I w

On average, about how long do you spend eating a meal? Most of us are always on the go, so we chow down quickly. Slowing down and savoring each bit of food allows us to digest it better and feel fuller longer. Not to mention, we really taste each delicious bite. Set a timer for 20 minutes, and even before you dig in, notice the details: the color, the smell, how it feels in your hand. Anticipate the first bite. Close your eyes and let it melt in your mouth and enjoy the delic

Do you want to train like a Spartan and crush any obstacle standing in your way to victory? Do you want to practice on obstacles such as Twister, Olympus, spear throw, monkey bars, rope climb, tire flipping, and more for the SoCal Spartan Trifecta & Ultra 50K Weekend? Would you like to join Team Renov8 and tackle the Los Angeles Spartan Sprint 5K obstacle course race with us on December 11-12? We've got a few more spots left in this Spartan SGX training program! Click HERE t

Do you feel strong enough to take on any obstacle? That’s a pretty loaded question but stay with us… There are many obstacles in life, and building up the mental, emotional, and physical toughness to overcome them takes practice. One way you can build up inner strength is by building outer strength: Showing yourself what you are capable of by breaking those self-imposed glass ceilings and unleashing your athlete within. If one of the ways to break your glass ceiling includes

Let’s talk about money – specifically about the anxiety we all feel around certain expenditures. Sometimes we’re so worried about the cost of something that we don’t see its value as an investment in our own best interests. And when we think about our expenses, we try to remember that everything is a choice between spending that will move me closer to my goals – or take me down another path. Right? we mean, if we put away some money each paycheck, then we can feel better abou

Hey there! This is coach Heather Binns! The truth about why restrictive diets don’t work is because they’re unsustainable. If you’re required to cut out an entire food group, restrict calories, drink magic potions, or live off of soup, there’s a 100% chance you won’t last long. The real problem with restrictive dieting is that an ALL or NONE approach isn’t a long-term approach. When foods are “allowed” or “not allowed” and good or bad, you’re following an all or none plan whi

It's been a minute since I shared an update from my post-hip surgery recovery, so here you go! Hey! This is coach Heather Binns! Yesterday I posted on social media how I’m finally able to hold my legs off the floor in a bent position, using my core to stabilize me, without any hip pain. It was so exciting to discover that some of my strength has returned ! I attribute this "win” to my commitment of performing my physical therapy exercises once a day for 4-5 days a week during

Are you looking to achieve and sustain your goals in the simplest, most effective way possible? Hey there! This is coach Heather Binns! I'm sure you answered YES to that question. Let's face it, we all want to achieve our goals quickly and easily, right? The key to a "Quick Win" with your health & wellness is by... Wait for it... Making one simple, easy and sustainable change at a time! So, I'm here to help you do just that with my free 5-day Renov8 Your Lifestyle Challenge

Hey there! This is coach Heather Binns. What are you feeling grateful for right now? This past weekend I attended my 2nd physical therapy session post-hip surgery. I was happy to show my therapist the progress I had made and left the session with fatigued muscles from very basic movements such as balancing on one leg, lateral upright band walks, and mini squats to a table holding an 8-pound ball. But even after all that work on this healing hip, what was most impressive to m

Sunshine, conclusion of a global pandemic, & fun…must be summer! Are you excited? Everybody loves the warm weather and freedom of summer. And this year, the season is even sweeter, after the long ordeal we’ve all been through. So, if last summer was about restrictions, make this one about indulging in the freedom to: Get fit Eat right Build the healthy lifestyle you want for every season of the year If you can take a vacation, even a brief one, then do it. Think how rejuvena

Everybody wants to have a happy summer. Vacations, sunshine, cookouts… So fun! So, let’s share a few tips here for how to keep all those activities healthy. The main things are simple: Get outside Exercise Eat right You know that already, but it can’t be said enough! Go for a walk every morning or evening, when it’s not too hot out . Take the dog, enjoy the solitude, or invite a friend. Walking works wonders. (And it’s outside!) Enjoy an outdoor sport , whether it’s something

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