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Some interesting exercise facts…just for fun!

Keep Your Fitness on Track This Holiday Season

Keep Your Fitness on Track This Holiday Season Are you fearing this year's holidays? The holiday season is synonymous with celebrations, special moments, and many, many delicious meals. As the holidays approach, it's difficult to resist all the temptations. However, it's vital to prioritize our fitness and health while indulging in the festivities. Staying active throughout the holiday season does not have to be impossible. Here are some suggestions to help you embrace the holiday [...]

By |2023-11-29T13:24:39-05:00November 29th, 2023|Fun Facts, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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How Beauty Rest Unlocks Weight Loss, Health, and All-Day Motivation

How Beauty Rest Unlocks Weight Loss, Health, and All-Day Motivation Do you ever feel like your snooze button is your closest companion? Well, guess what? You might be onto something bigger than just catching a few extra Zzz's. While we've all heard that "early to bed, early to rise" spiel, the connection between sleep and weight loss, health, and motivation is like the secret sauce no one told you about. So, buckle up because we're [...]

By |2023-08-29T14:43:15-04:00August 29th, 2023|Fun Facts, How To, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Member of the Month – Karina Larsson

September's Member of the Month is Karina Larsson After moving to the area from Sweden 23 years ago, she spent a little time getting acclimated to the area and then decided it was time to find a gym. Lucky for us, she found The Chatham Club and has been a loyal member for over 21 years! She even convinced her husband to join ten years ago. She loved that the club was easily accessible from [...]

By |2023-08-31T12:23:13-04:00August 28th, 2023|Fun Facts, Member Features, Member of the Month|0 Comments
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Let Music Motivate Your Next Workout

Let Music Motivate Your Next Workout Music is a powerful tool that you can harness to improve your physical abilities, and it can lead to more positive and enjoyable workouts with lasting impacts. Read on to discover the benefits of listening to music while you exercise, and then check out our specially curated workout playlists! Increase Endurance and Productivity According to Sport Psychologist C.I. Karageorghis, music – especially fast-paced music - can improve athletic performance [...]

By |2023-07-27T11:01:37-04:00July 27th, 2023|exercise, Fun Facts|0 Comments
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People often ask: “What exactly is Pilates?”

People often ask: "What exactly is Pilates?"   Simply put, pilates focuses on the mind-body connection. While doing the various exercises, your mind and body should be constantly aware of your breathing. Pilates is a form of exercise that emphasizes strengthening the core while toning and shaping the body's muscles. Pilates is a mind-body discipline in which six principles create the foundation for effectively executing the exercises. They are as follows:  Concentration Connecting the mind and body [...]

By |2022-11-30T08:50:23-05:00November 29th, 2022|exercise, Fun Facts, Group Classes, Just For Fun, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Fit at 50+

Fit at 50+   We're getting older…so what? Age is just a number. It is your mindset that matters. If you want to improve your health over 50, there's never a better time to start than today. Creating new habits that enhance your health will help you stay active as you age. As we age, a natural part of the aging process called sarcopenia can lead to muscle weakness and physical frailty. However, numerous studies [...]

By |2022-11-30T08:49:50-05:00October 31st, 2022|Fun Facts, Sports Training, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Top Five Healthy Easter Snacks!

In honor of Easter, we're breaking down the Top 5 HEALTHIEST Easter Snacks to help you stay on track!                   (1) First up, Peeps!  Our trainers recommend 3 fluffy, mallow-filled chicks (or bunnies - you choose!) per day for digestive health.   (2) A close second is jelly beans. Jelly beans are an essential part of any balanced diet.   Eating roughly 200 apple flavored jelly beans is [...]

By |2019-04-18T10:59:19-04:00April 1st, 2018|Fun Facts|Comments Off on Top Five Healthy Easter Snacks!
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And The Oscar Goes To…

In honor of tonight's Oscars we thought we'd put together a list of this year's nominees and their workout routines!     First up, Margot Robbie.  Margot plays Tonya Harding in "I, Tonya."   When preparing for movie roles, Robbie does a mixture of exercises.  She loves boot camps, pilates, ballet and more. Robbie says, "We also mix in non-bulking cardio such as jump rope, rebounder and ballet jumps — which are surprisingly the most challenging form [...]

By |2019-04-18T10:59:13-04:00March 4th, 2018|Fun Facts|Comments Off on And The Oscar Goes To…
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Why You Should End Your Day with Yoga

  We asked our resident yogi, Bernadette why ending your day with yoga can be beneficial - she gave us her answer below!   Many people enjoy carving out an activity to help release and let go of their day. Practicing yoga is a way to transition from a work day to the quieter, home-centered activities of evening. It gives you a chance to connect with yourself. Morning yoga practices help awaken and energize the [...]

By |2019-04-18T11:00:05-04:00February 5th, 2018|Fun Facts|Comments Off on Why You Should End Your Day with Yoga
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Presidential Workouts

In honor of President's Day, we thought we'd take a minute to highlight some fun facts about past Presidential workout regimens!     President Thomas Jefferson understood the importance of exercise and is quoted saying, "leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading," - we agree!   President Herbert Hoover's White House physician (Vice Admiral Joel T. Boone) invented a workout game called "Hooverball" - the workout consisted of [...]

By |2019-04-18T11:00:38-04:00February 5th, 2018|Fun Facts|Comments Off on Presidential Workouts
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