Celebrate Black History Month by taking one of our themed classes inspired by Black artists, music, and culture each week. Check out our upcoming class schedule below to get excited and make sure to sign up for class on the VIDA app! Ballston Hip Hop SweatBox with Gwen Monday, 2/13 at 5:15 & 6:45 pm City Vista Flowing like Duke Ellington... Continue Reading

Each year, we celebrate and observe Black History Month from February 1st through March 1st to honor the generations of African Americans and the adversity faced to achieve citizenship in America. The celebration of black history began in 1915 when historian Carter G. Woodson noticed the lack of information available on the accomplishments of black people. Woodson co-founded the Association... Continue Reading

VIDA & NASM are partnering to offer the highest standard of education and certification in personal training to 20 ethnic or racial minority candidates. Scholarship recipients enroll in a mentorship program that provides them the resources to earn their Certified Personal Training (CPT) credential and realize their maximum potential for personal training greatness. Elle, a 2022 PT scholar who just... Continue Reading

By Mekita Rivas, VIDA editor and member Let’s be honest: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be really tough. From taking care of tasks at work to juggling to-do lists at home, just keeping your head on straight is a full-time job! As an employer, you’re uniquely positioned to... Continue Reading

Studies have shown that companies with an active corporate wellness program have healthier and happier employees than those who do not provide health and wellness options. It makes sense – people who exercise more get sick less and have... Continue Reading

Celebrate Black History Month by taking one of our themed classes inspired by Black artists, music, and culture each week. Check out our upcoming class schedule below to get excited and make sure to sign up for class on the VIDA app! Ballston Hip Hop SweatBox with Gwen Monday, 2/13 at 5:15 & 6:45 pm City Vista Flowing like Duke Ellington... Continue Reading

It’s a new year … and it's National Kettlebell Day, so what better time than the present to consider adding Kettlebell training to your 2023 regimen? Kettlebell workouts will increase your endurance and stamina, torch calories and so much more. If you haven’t tried a Kettlebell workout, it could be fun to add this unique and dynamic training to your... Continue Reading

VIDA & NASM are partnering to offer the highest standard of education and certification in personal training to 20 ethnic or racial minority candidates. Scholarship recipients enroll in a mentorship program that provides them the resources to earn their Certified Personal Training (CPT) credential and realize their maximum potential for personal training greatness. Elle, a 2022 PT scholar who just... Continue Reading

With February comes Valentine’s Day, heart-shaped candies, chocolate, and jewelry. But it should also bring to mind a much more important heart – yours. February is American Heart Month, a month-long observation that works to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart, educate about heart health, and encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease.... Continue Reading

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? If not, it’s not too late! National Influenza Vaccination Week - December 5th through the 9th - is here to remind us of that. Globally, hundreds of thousands of people die from seasonal influenza every year. Flu can affect anyone, but higher-risk individuals include those over 65, children, pregnant women, and people with... Continue Reading

In 400 BC ancient Greek historian Thucydides was the first to suggest that germs can spread from one person to another. And something as simple as washing your hands can help you to avoid germs that can lead to infection and sickness. We all know this, and we were all very much reminded during the pandemic, but sometimes it does... Continue Reading

Each year, we celebrate and observe Black History Month from February 1st through March 1st to honor the generations of African Americans and the adversity faced to achieve citizenship in America. The celebration of black history began in 1915 when historian Carter G. Woodson noticed the lack of information available on the accomplishments of black people. Woodson co-founded the Association... Continue Reading

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 70.7% of Americans are overweight and 37.9% are defined as obese. That’s an increase of almost 300% in the last 50 years. The first week in January is Diet Resolution Week. A new year is a great time to get a new start on your nutrition, and we are setting out to... Continue Reading

Each year, we celebrate and observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th to honor the culture and contributions brought to America by those of Hispanic or Latinx descent. Hispanic Heritage Month initially began as a week-long observation in 1968 under President Johnson. The observation was later extended to a month-long celebration during President Reagan’s term in... Continue Reading

When working toward overall health and wellness, our focus can naturally skew toward how our body is operating and performing, our immune system, remaining at a healthy weight, and lowering our stress levels. These are all critically important, but what about our skin? Sometimes that goes overlooked. Did you know that your skin is your body’s largest organ? November is... Continue Reading

National Massage Awareness Week takes place from October 23rd to the 29th this year. While massages are mainly known for inducing some well-deserved relaxation, there are also many other benefits of massage therapy that can enhance your life. Improves Circulation & Flexibility When massage therapists are manipulating different pressure points on your body, they are helping break up debris and... Continue Reading

We live in a very on-the-go society, and it can be easy to forget to take the time to care for yourself. During a pandemic, it can also be anxiety inducing to keep up with world news on top personal and professional pressures. Focusing on relaxation shouldn’t add more pressure to your life. Rather, scheduling out time to make sure... Continue Reading