by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Nov 29, 2023 | Effective Exercise, Safety
Hey Pasadena (& Echo Park), we’re spilling the beans – or rather, lifting the weights – on the secrets of slow-cadence strength training. At The Strength Shoppe, our top-notch trainers are here to share insider tips that make our sessions not just effective...
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Nov 23, 2023 | Aging, Bone Density, Effective Exercise, Longevity, Safety
Hello Pasadena and Echo Park:) Melinda here, proud founder of The Strength Shoppe. As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to share my profound appreciation for our transformative 20-minute, once-a-week slow-cadence strength training method. Since establishing The Strength...
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Nov 15, 2023 | Effective Exercise
The notion of spot reduction has persisted in the fitness world like a cockroach, surviving every attempt to eradicate it. It’s a concept so seductive that even the savviest among us have fallen prey to its allure. Enter the era of 8-Minute Abs, Thigh-Masters,... by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Nov 8, 2023 | Aging, Effective Exercise, Inner Strength, Longevity, Mindset, Self-Development, Self-Love
Our studios in Pasadena and Echo Park are where physical strength and emotional healing converge, creating a unique synergy that is changing lives. If you’re in search of a holistic wellness approach that truly works, read on to discover the remarkable power of... by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Nov 1, 2023 | Aging, Effective Exercise, Longevity
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and invaders. Inflammation helps us heal injuries and fight off invaders, but when inflammation goes rogue, it can wreak havoc. Enter strength training, the unsung hero in the battle against inflammation.... by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Oct 25, 2023 | Effective Exercise, Nutrition
Could it be time to start your strength training journey with us in Pasadena or Echo Park? Are you hitting the gym harder than a sledgehammer on a nail, counting every calorie, and yet the scale seems as stubborn as a mule with a PhD in Stubbornology? Do you find... by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Oct 13, 2022 | Aging, Bone Density, Effective Exercise, Longevity, Safety
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Dec 16, 2018 | Inner Strength, Mindset, Self-Development, Self-Love
If you wish to change your body, you must first agree to live in your body…just as it is right now. Most of us walk around in the world completely disembodied. Our bodies act as the life support system for our brains. We don’t care much for our bodies and...
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Dec 1, 2018 | Inner Strength, Longevity, Mindset, Self-Development
Do you know YOU? Do you know your purpose? The more ALIGNED you are with your life’s purpose (what you are here to learn, how you are here to grow, how you are here to share yourself with the world), the EASIER reaching a health goal becomes! If you are...
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Nov 3, 2018 | Inner Strength, Longevity, Mindset, Uncategorized
Ch-ch-ch-changes! Ever notice how human beings are terrified of change? Even amazing changes we’ve wanted our entire lives can cause a little anxiety when they are finally realized. Most people are resistant to change because of the uneasiness and uncertainty...
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