Fitness & Wellness tips.

"My Back Hurts" Welcome to the club. At some point, almost everyone deals with low back pain. Athletes. Office workers. Parents. People who sit too much. People who stand too much. People who bent over to pick up a sock and suddenly aged 40 years. The good news? Most low back pain isn’t a life sentence. In many cases, movement is part of the solution. Before we go any further: If you have severe pain, numbness, loss of strength, pain traveling down your leg, or symptoms that

Summer is the easiest time to fall off. Vacations. Cookouts. Late nights. The "I'll get back to it in September" mindset that somehow turns into October. We get it. And we built something to help. Introducing the Summer Anchor Challenge 2026 Show up. Check in. Stack your points. Here's How It Works From July 6 through August 30, the challenge is simple: earn 60 points and get your $20 buy-in back. That's it. $20 buy-in (cash only) Every check-in at the front desk = 1 point (o

Grilling season is in full stride. As a double grill owner myself — charcoal smoker and gas grill — I assume you’re just like me: eyelids peeled on Food Network for anything and everything “Grilling Masters” related. Now, I don’t expect everyone to have a setup like Bobby Flay. But like most things in life, this just takes a little planning, a little prep, and most importantly — the want to do it. Want some legitimately great meals that (unless you’re a hardcore New Englander

Motherhood is one of the strongest things you'll ever do. But somewhere between the school runs, the late nights, and taking care of everyone else, it's easy to put yourself last. That's exactly why we created Strong Moms — a 4-week strength and wellness program designed specifically for moms at every stage of motherhood. Whether you're newly postpartum, chasing toddlers, balancing teenagers, or simply ready to prioritize yourself again, Strong Moms was built to meet you exac

If you spend a lot of time sitting — at a desk, in a car, or on the couch — your hips and thighs are probably tighter than you think. The good news? You don't need a gym to fix it. Coach Sean breaks it down in two quick videos as part of The Wellness Check, our weekly fitness tip series designed to give you simple, effective moves you can apply immediately. Part 1: The Couch Stretch Basics Sean walks you through how to perform the couch stretch at home with minimal equipment

There was a special feeling at Ocean State Community Wellness this past weekend as members, families, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the dedication of the newly expanded community garden space. What started as a vision dreamed up by Pat Padula Morgan has grown into something truly meaningful with the help of so many generous volunteers, supporters, and community members who helped bring the space to life. The garden expansion represents more than just flowers