--- title: Beechmont Racquet & Fitness FitFam Blog (2) description: Take the next step in your fitness journey with us and improve your mental and physical health alongside a like-minded community, our fitfam. (2) --- [![Beechmont Racquet & Fitness](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BFR-large-trans-1.png?width=1293&height=1249&name=BFR-large-trans-1.png "Beechmont Racquet & Fitness")](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/) Open main menu Close main menu # Beechmont Racquet & Fitness FitFam Blog Select Category Health Healthy Lifestyle Meditation ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen+Shot+2020-09-02+at+11_51_06+AM.png) ### [Does Exercise Make You Smarter?](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/9/2/does-exercise-make-you-smarter) Sep 2, 2020 11:51:34 AM A recent article from Medical News Today, highlighted research on the relationship between physical fitness and cognitive performance. There are many reasons why healthy... [Beechmont Racquet & Fitness](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/trainingbeechmontfitness-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/9/2/does-exercise-make-you-smarter) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen+Shot+2020-08-20+at+2_28_31+PM.png) ### [Great news about High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)!](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/8/20/great-news-about-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit) Aug 20, 2020 2:29:07 PM We are firm believers in using the methodology and utilizing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) because of the positive effects it has on our bodies. HIIT is an fun and efficient workout that many are turning to while being quarantined. [Claire Felten](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/clairedimalantadesigngroup-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/8/20/great-news-about-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen+Shot+2020-08-20+at+12_53_36+PM.png) ### [Relationship between Immune Systems & exercise](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/8/20/n3eioowndyrjjrfmmpqg1oqslj6s7z) Aug 20, 2020 12:55:00 PM **Exercise cannot make you RESISTANT to COVID-19, but it may be able to make you more RESILIENT if you were to ever catch it. ** [Claire Felten](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/clairedimalantadesigngroup-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/8/20/n3eioowndyrjjrfmmpqg1oqslj6s7z) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1181bc74-9085-4792-a793-3f8845aae5dd.jpg) [Healthy Lifestyle,](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/tag/healthy-lifestyle) [Health,](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/tag/health) [Meditation](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/tag/meditation) ### [The Basics and Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/5/4/the-basics-and-benefits-of-mindfulness-meditation) May 4, 2020 9:44:27 AM Multitasking. We all experience doing two or three things simultaneously like talking on the phone while we drive, watch the kids and fold laundry while listening to the TV, and texting on our phones and carrying on a conversation at the same time. Our days consist of trying to be the most productive at accomplishing tasks and building relationships at the same time. [Claire Felten](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/clairedimalantadesigngroup-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2020/5/4/the-basics-and-benefits-of-mindfulness-meditation) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BRF0040_Gauntlet+Challenge_Blog+1_9_20a-01.jpg) ### [Run the Gauntlet 10 Week Challenge!](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/gauntlet-challenge) Jan 9, 2020 1:50:23 PM **Challenge Details:** [Lance Atkins](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/lancebeechmontfitness-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/gauntlet-challenge) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/row.jpg) ### [What is Functional Fitness?](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/10/23/what-is-functional-fitness) Oct 23, 2018 8:07:50 AM Functional fitness and functional [exercise](https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/default.htm) are the latest gym buzzwords. They focus on building a body capable of doing real-life activities in real-life positions, not just lifting a certain amount of weight in an idealized posture created by a gym machine. Making Muscles Work Together [Lorraine Jones](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/lahjones1gmail-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/10/23/what-is-functional-fitness) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dennis-klein-123624-unsplash.jpg) ### [What Diet is the Best for You?](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/7/24/what-diet-is-the-best-for-you) Jul 24, 2018 4:41:24 PM Not everyone’s body responds the same way to different diets. The key is to find a match for your body and metabolism that also works with your lifestyle. While we aren’t necessarily endorsing these diets, there are some great options for achieving your weight loss goal. [Sarah Crawford](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/ablasarahgmail-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/7/24/what-diet-is-the-best-for-you) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hunter-bryant-48373-unsplash-1.jpg) ### [Set Goals. Attain Goals. Maintain Goals.](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/7/26/set-goals-attain-goals-maintain-goals) Jul 17, 2018 4:48:00 PM # Tips on how to achieve your health goals. ## Many of us know the pure joy of reaching a goal that we worked so hard to achieve, but so many others know the  disappointment that can come trying to set goals. class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-hidden design-layout-inline " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > [Sarah Crawford](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/ablasarahgmail-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/7/26/set-goals-attain-goals-maintain-goals) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1000-21.jpg) ### [MS Bike-a-Thon, Spin For a Cure!](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/5/22/ms-bike-a-thon-spin-for-a-cure) May 22, 2018 11:25:17 AM class=" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-hidden design-layout-inline " data-test="image-block-inline-outer-wrapper" > [Sarah Crawford](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/ablasarahgmail-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/5/22/ms-bike-a-thon-spin-for-a-cure) ![](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jennifer-burk-118076-unsplash-2.jpg) ### [Supplements and Healthy Diets](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/5/22/supplements-and-healthy-diets) May 22, 2018 11:20:19 AM The market for nutritional supplements is so diverse and vast, it can seem daunting to decide which brand is the best one for your health goals. Before talking about what supplements are the best to take and what brand we recommend, let’s talk about why we take supplements. [Sarah Crawford](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/author/ablasarahgmail-com) [Read More](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/blog/2018/5/22/supplements-and-healthy-diets) [1](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam) [2](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/page/2) [3](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/page/3) [4](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/page/4) [5](https://blog.beechmontfitness.com/fitfam/page/5) #### About - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### Services - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### News - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram