We would like to introduce Nikki as our new Fitness Specialist!! Nikki is coming from a well rounded group fitness background, as well as a successful career in personal training. She got her start in fitness by attending a Zumba class 10 years ago, and from there, her journey has progressed into a full time […]
Celebrate! A Holiday Party Menu 2022
Having people over for a party can fill your house with laughter and lighten your spirit — except when you work yourself up into such a frenzy about the preparations that you can’t even enjoy it. Not to worry, says Heidi Andermack, co-owner of Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis. With a few simple planning tips, […]
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is loaded with nutrients and contains antioxidants. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can positively affect your health and help to lower the risk of heart disease. Make sure you are buying dark chocolate with high cocoa content, and minimal sugar. Try and […]
Setting SMART Goals
Now that the new year is here, it is time to set new goals for yourself! To be successful it is helpful to set goals. Having goals helps you keep focus and direction. Goal setting is a process that starts with careful consideration of what you want to achieve, and ends with hard work to […]
12 Workouts Till Christmas
Everyday until Christmas do this workout! 15 Burpees 50 Squats 45 second Plank 100 Jumping Jacks 50 Sit Ups 1 minute Wall Sit 35 Forward Lunges (each leg) 30 seconds High Knees 1 minute Jump Rope 25 Side Leg Lifts (each leg) 15 Jump Squats You can do these in any order you choose, […]
The 12 Commercials of Christmas Workout
When the listed commercial appears, perform the exercise on the right for the entire length of the commercial. No fast-forwarding! New Car……………………………………………………………………………….Jumping Jacks Holiday Movie or TV Special……………………………………………Side Lunge “Lowest Prices of the Season”…………………………………………Mountain Climbers Cell Phone Company………………………………………………………..Reverse Lunges Movie Trailer………………………………………………………………………Full Sit Ups Food Product………………………………………………………………………Push Ups Car Insurance………………………………………………………………………High Knees TV Show Promo………………………………………………………………….Body Weight Squats […]
Heart Healthy
HEART HEALTHY DIET (1)
The Goblet Squat
The goblet squat is a great exercise to use to switch up your routine. A goblet squat is a front loaded, lower body exercise. It works not only your quads, but your core and upper back. How to do it! Stand holding a kettlebell close to your chest. This will be your starting position. Squat […]
Fall into Fitness
Summer is winding down, school is starting back up and the weather is just about the perfect temperature for that outside run you have been putting off! Fall is a great time to get back into the gym and get yourself on a regular routine! Set the tone for the final months of the year, […]
30 day full body fitness challenge!
The rules are simple! You can do this challenge anywhere! Monday + Thursday 100 Push ups Tuesday + Friday 100 Squats Wednesday + Saturday 100 Crunches Sunday Rest All repetitions do not need to be completed at once! Be sure to use proper form to maximize results and minimize injury.