(December 21, 1959-September 21, 1998)

          Florence Griffith Joyner (or FloJo) was one of the most renown Olympic female sprinters, a fashion icon, and a true pioneer of her time. Joyner realized from a young age that she had a talent for running. At the age of seven, she began sprinting competitively and spent her free time chasing jackrabbits to try and...

(March 31, 1928-June 10, 2016)

            Gordie Howe, also known as “Mr. Hockey”, is considered by many to be one of the greatest hockey players to ever live. It all began in 1943, at the age of fifteen, when he was offered a tryout with the New York Rangers. The following year, Howe was signed by the Detroit Red Wings where he began to receive recognition fro...

When it comes to working out, finding the motivation to do so is definitely the most challenging part (finding excuses not to is arguably the easiest). Here at Patagonia Health and Fitness, we want to help you be the best you; we want to see you succeed. We're a tight nit community and watching each individual progress and conquer their goals is one of the thin...

         The most difficult part of working out is finding the motivation to do so. Some people have the willpower to simply force themselves up off the couch, but for the rest of us... it's not quite that easy. What is your motivation? If you find it difficult to answer that question or if you make up excuses for your lack of enthusiasm in the gym, then consid...

          As everyone already knows, every body is different; they all require different approaches and different diets. Just because your Aunt Carol lost 30 Lbs. on an infomercial diet, does not mean that you will get the same results. Every body craves something different. While some people may struggle with finding the energy to make it through the day, othe...

Protein is always a good idea before any kind of workout. However it's totally up to you whether you choose to drink a protein shake, add some powder to your smoothie, or eat a granola bar. There are plenty of options out there for you and we have made it that much easier to obtain the nutrients you need; all you have to do is stop by our smoothie shop before y...