Here’s How You Can Motivate Yourself to Hit the Gym You have goals you want to reach and keeping yourself motivated is important. Try these tips to motivate yourself to hit the gym. Make a motivating playlist Whether it’s the latest songs by your favorite music artist or catching up on your favorite tv show, […]
Five Cardio Exercises That Burn More Calories than Running Feel the burn with these five exercises that burn more calories than running: Agility ladder You’ll burn a ton of calories with the short bursts of speed, balance, and coordination it takes to finish a full agility ladder circuit. Kettlebell swing This exercise works the muscles […]
Kids Yoga Tuesday, July 24 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Your child is invited to come play, discover and explore yoga! We will use a fun and creative approach to yoga that will encourage your child to explore and discover the mind and body. Ages: 5-11 years old Cost: Free for members. Guest pass for […]
High Fiber Foods to Keep You Full High-Fiber Foods to Keep You Full Try these high-fiber foods that are a healthy option to stay full and energized each day. Hummus – Store-bought hummus has about 2.7 grams of fiber in a three-tablespoon serving. Dip your favorite veggies in hummus for a filling snack. Oatmeal – […]
Mindful Movement Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Your child is invited to come participate in breathing exercises, rhythmic stretching, and dance games to explore their range of motion, creativity, and self-awareness! Ages: 6-11 years old Cost: Free for Kid Zone members. Guest pass for non-Kid Zone members. Location: Mind Body Studio […]
Three Ways to Have a Great Rest Day Exercise is an important part of leading a healthy life. However, rest days are equally important. Not only do you need time to recover from workouts, but rest helps builds muscle. According to Elaine Choung-Hee Lee, Ph.D., associate director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University […]
Parents’ Night Out Saturday, July 14 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm Drop off your kids for dinner and fun while you enjoy a night on the town. This is a night full of entertainment that includes pizza, games, arts and crafts and a movie. Your kids can come ready to play in their pajamas, with […]
Kids in Motion Tuesday, July 10 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm In this Kids in Motion class, the kids will feel like they are just ‘playing’. The programming presented here supports gross motor development, motor visual skills, and challenges the cardiovascular, strength and flexibility of children. With some simple, kid friendly equipment such as hula-hoops, balls, […]
Track Your Mid-Year Progress It’s the middle of the year and a good time to re-evaluate your fitness goals. Tracking your progress for the year is important to ensure that you haven’t hit a plateau in your fitness plan. Here are a few benefits to tracking your fitness progress: Keeps you committed to your fitness […]
Scholars have found a strong correlation between brainpower and early-morning exercise.
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Smart-technology activewear has the power to enhance your performance by tracking metrics, refining or correcting your physical form and keeping you comfortable while exercising. Take a look at these three high-tech wardrobe staples.
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