Squats are a simple exercise for all fitness levels. Here are some tips to ensure you are practicing the correct technique when you work out.
It would be impossible to narrow down a perfect time that everyone should exercise. However, your perfect time of day to get your most effective workout should be the time that YOU can commit to be consistent. There are benefits to morning and evening workouts: Potential benefits of morning workouts: Greater weight loss through improved […]
Walking has several benefits for your health including preventing heart disease. Walking also addresses a lot of risk factors: Improves good cholesterol (HDL) Lowers blood pressure (it is recommended to shoot for a top number (systolic) of 120 mm Hg or lower) Aids in weight management Reduces HbA1c (measure for diabetic control) Reduces […]
Long hours, demanding clients and deadlines can distract you from your health and fitness goals during work hours. Here are three tips you can use at work to keep your goals on track. Start with your “why” It’s important to remember why you set your fitness goals in the first place. Your reasons for […]
Try this tasty green protein smoothie from MyFitnessPal Ingredients 2 cups (60g) baby spinach, lightly packed 1 cup (240ml) water 1 1/2 (225g) cups pineapple chunks, frozen 1/2 small banana, frozen 1/2 cup (122g) 2% Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons honey Directions Puree spinach and water in a high-power blender. Add frozen […]
Women’s Week: October 21 -27 We are celebrating women’s health October 21 -27 at Orland Park Health & Fitness Center. Women’s Week will feature special offers and fun activities geared toward women’s health and fitness. Members are encouraged to bring in friends and family for our FREE guest week and experience the Center at no […]
Fall is here bringing cooler weather and beautiful scenery for an outdoor workout. Here are some exercises to enjoy outdoors that are fun and effective. Running along a Trail This is a great alternative to running in place on the treadmill. Build your cardio, balance and core strength with a challenging run on a trail. […]
MEDITERRANEAN DIET PYRAMID Ranked as the #1 diet in the country in 2018, try implementing the fresh and delicious foods from countries around the Mediterranean to your diet. Here is the order of diet categories moving up the Mediterranean diet pyramid. Physical activity and social connections emphasized at the foundation of the pyramid. […]
6 TIPS TO BURN FAT FAST These six tips may change the way you think about your fat-burning strategy: Strength training- Resistance helps build muscle and cut fat by increasing calories burned at rest. More protein- Suppresses appetite with less calories while supporting muscle mass preservation. Sleep to success- Decreases risk […]
BEST MUSCLE BUILDING FOODS Try implementing this list of 20 high-protein food options when trying to build muscle: Eggs Nuts Protein shake Full-fat cottage cheese Chickpeas Lean beef Rotisserie chicken Lentils Salmon Fermented dairy products Scallops Chia seeds Plain Greek yogurt Brown rice Tuna Pork tenderloin Beans Almond butter Quinoa Turkey REFERENCE […]
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