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How To Deal With Muscle Soreness

How To Deal With Muscle Soreness   A common side effect of exercise is muscle soreness. This muscle soreness usually occurs 12 to 24 hours after exercising and can last up to 72 hours. This delayed soreness, known as DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness), is due to microscopic damage to muscle fibers and surrounding tissues. Muscle damage occurs when you engage in physical activity that your muscles are not used to or when you [...]

By |2023-01-31T11:27:14-05:00January 31st, 2023|exercise, Group Classes, How To, Sports Training|0 Comments
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Resolutions vs. Goals

Resolutions vs. Goals As tradition goes, millions of people set New Year's resolutions, with the two most popular resolutions being exercising more and living healthier. Despite our best intentions, many give up on them within one to six weeks. Setting a goal with a plan beats a resolution every day of the year. A resolution is just an intention; you need a goal with a plan. Goals are statements of commitment. Do you want to know the secret to achieve [...]

By |2022-12-30T13:23:38-05:00December 30th, 2022|exercise, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Motivated Me

MOTIVATE ME     Let's be real. Sometimes it is hard to get motivated to go to the gym - we have all been there before.  Your group class or own workout is likely the first thing to get cut from your to-do list when your life gets busy.  We are constantly on the go and don't take time to care for ourselves. It is essential for our health and sanity that we find that [...]

By |2022-08-31T15:12:04-04:00August 31st, 2022|exercise, How To|0 Comments
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Darren Worts – Ultra Runner

Interview with Darren Worts, Ultra Runner   It is no secret that we have some amazing employees at the Chatham Club. They don't just talk the talk. They walk the walk. Darren Worts started as a trainer at the Chatham Club 28 years ago, and while he is not an active trainer, he still believes that exercise and training are essential in your daily life. Check out Darren's story of how he took his love [...]

By |2022-07-29T14:37:14-04:00July 29th, 2022|Employee Features, exercise, How To|0 Comments
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Ryan’s Advanced Kettlebell Flow

Did you miss Ryan's first "Basics of Kettlebell Flow" video? Check it out at the bottom of this post! Ready for an advanced flow? Check out Ryan's flow and listen to him walk you through each step here: https://youtu.be/qOdo-uSqaDU Review the 'Basics' video here: https://youtu.be/q1SG2T4NNQg Stay tuned for more from the King of Kettlebells!

By |2019-12-23T12:25:52-05:00December 23rd, 2019|Employee Features, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Give Planks!

Every year, we take this time to give thanks....and planks! Here are a few different types of planks you can incorporate into your workout this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! (1) First up, the classic. Andrew demonstrates the standard plank! (2) Ready to add another layer of challenge? Tracy is demonstrating a Bosu Top Side Plank: (3) Tracy kicks it up a notch with a Rocking Plank! (4) Planking with a partner? Try this high-five partner [...]

By |2019-11-27T13:17:09-05:00November 27th, 2019|Employee Features, How To, Uncategorized, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Lena’s Yoga Class – Ready to Give it a Try?!

On Tuesdays from 10:15am-11:15am, you can find Lena in Studio C, with the lights dimmed, bringing a sense of peace and calm to The Chatham Club. Interested in trying out a new yoga class? Here's a preview of what you can expect from yoga with Lena. Use the .gifs to practice your form and then watch the video below to see how they all flow together! 1. Lena starts her class with an opening pose, [...]

By |2019-11-15T11:53:03-05:00November 15th, 2019|Group Classes, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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#BACKtoBasics with Michael Reynolds

Trainer Michael Reynolds has been working with his clients on several back strengthening exercises and we thought we'd share them with you all here! Let us know if you give them a try! (1) H.S. Deadlift • Feet shoulder width apart • Back straight • Head up • Squeeze the shoulder blades (2) Reverse Grip Pulldown • Lock yourself in • Grab the straight part of the bar • Slightly lean back • Keeping elbows [...]

By |2019-10-10T10:41:30-04:00October 10th, 2019|Employee Features, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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An Introduction to Kettlebell Flows with Ryan Darmiento

You've probably seen Ryan in the middle of one of his kettlebell flow programs while you've gone about your workout! Curious on how to try it yourself? We asked our resident kettlebell guru to break down a simple 3 step kettlebell flow! STEP 1: 2 Hand Clean Use legs to drive through the floor and upper back to "clean" the weight into a goblet squat position. STEP 2: Goblet Squat "Pull" your body down into [...]

By |2019-09-03T15:18:55-04:00September 3rd, 2019|Employee Features, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Deadlifting 101 with Will Weber, B.S., M.S., NSCA

One of the Chatham Club's excellent trainers, Will Weber, B.S., M.S., NSCA is breaking down the #deadlift today! Watch the video below as Will breaks down proper hip, chest & shoulder placement, how to avoid back injuries and different adjustments you can make to practice proper form!   https://youtu.be/dmNDtffhAmg     Interested in Membership?   Interested in Personal Training?   Want to work with Will? You can get in touch with him here! Will [...]

By |2019-05-28T11:34:27-04:00May 28th, 2019|How To|0 Comments
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