Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Home-made cookies and candies, sugary drinks and tempting treats will most likely be front and center during your holiday season. Lizz G., Chesterton Personal Trainer, has a few tips to help you keep your head on straight and health plan on track.

Benefits of TRX suspension training

Our TRX classes, available at both Clubs, are a great option for those who are interested in learning more about this type of training. The classes welcome all levels and will give you a 50-minute full body workout. Would you like to know more about TRX? Read on!

Celebrating National Healthy Aging Month in September

September is National Healthy Aging Month. Whether you are fighting with the thought of getting older or aging gracefully, we'd like to help you look at it from a health perspective. Here are some great tips for ways you can take better care of yourself - no matter what age you are!

The Truth About Exercising and Aging

Older adults should exercise because it can benefit their physical and mental health in many ways. Some of the benefits of exercise for older adults are:
 It can prevent or delay some of the health problems that come with age, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer.
It can help maintain or lose weight, as exercise increases metabolism and builds muscle mass.
It can reduce pain and improve joint function for people with arthritis.
Read on for suggestions to get you started!

Nurturing Your Child's Immune System: Practical Tips for Busy Working Parents

As dedicated working parents, finding the right balance between work and family can be a challenging endeavor. Between the daily grind and consistent struggles of being a parent, ensuring your child's immune system remains healthy becomes a challenging priority. Thankfully, there are practical strategies that can help strengthen your child's immunity while juggling life's many demands.

The Importance of H2O

Do you know the amount of water you need to keep healthy during exercise? Keep reading for the answer...

How to Use A Foam Roller

Once a self-massage technique used only by professional athletes, coaches, and therapists; foam rolling is now an everyday practice for people at all levels of fitness.

Pets Need Exercise, Too!

Just like humans, exercise benefits our pups in so many healthy ways – from their hearts to their brains. With training for them and self-discipline for us, your pet can turn out to be your best workout buddy!

Pick a Shoe to Match Your Sport

Specialty sports call for specialty shoes. Here is a quick guide to what to look for in an athletic shoe. Don't forget to replace shoes when they become broken down and no longer support or fit your feet. When wearing shoes in a gym - be sure they are clean and dirt/salt free to lessen the wear-and-tear on both the shoes and flooring.

5 Morning Stretches to Jumpstart Your Day

 One great way to get your morning started and your sluggish body moving is morning stretching. Start with any of NASM’s 5 easy mornings stretches to jump start and unlock your body for the day.

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