Sunday, April 28, 2024

Fitness & Wellness News

Strong Growing Bodies: Fitness Training for Kids

As a Center member, you recognize the importance of fitness in living your best life. For those who are parents, you want to extend that philosophy to your children. You strive to provide for all their needs—from routine physical exams, to quality education, to entertainment with a social life that’s abuzz at your home. Don’t forget kids’ basic need for exercise, including a little time with the barbells …

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IMPORTANT WINTER STORM UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY 2/10 & THURSDAY 2/11

(Update 2/10 11:40 a.m.) Due to deteriorating weather conditions and the forecasted blizzard warning the Centers will close today, February 10th at 3:00 PM. For those who wish to exercise and haven’t been to the Centers since our 5:00 AM opening, please do so within the next several hours. We’ll continue to monitor the weather outlook, however at this time we intend to be back to a normal operating schedule tomorrow. Call or visit our website for updates. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Please drive with caution and be safe.

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Out with the Old, In with the New

Just as celebrity performers must constantly reinvent themselves to maintain status, so must the Center’s equipment evolve. The Equipment Replacement Program helps keep the Exercise Floor performing at its peak …

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Winter Blues Busters

The post-holiday season blahs hit us like a snowball in the face. Eager trips to the mailbox to retrieve greeting cards and packages become dreaded treks to acquire statements attesting to our gift-giving debt. The sound of popping corks from champagne echoes in our memories (or is that just sinus congestion?) as we click open childproof cough syrups. Visits from family and friends are replaced with a visit from the doldrums. Try these tips for busting the winter blues …

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Taking the First Step

In January 2009, member Kirby Ketrow began a weight-reduction plan he assumed would be short lived. One year later, 106 pounds lighter, and much healthier, Kirby continues what he considers the “process” of living a better life …

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