High-intensity workouts tend to get the most credit for improving health and fitness, but research suggests that low-intensity workouts may also improve your health and fitness if done right. Intensity is generally determined by your heart rate, but you don’t have to bog yoursel
Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures may tempt you to take your workout outside, but before you do, there are plenty of things to consider. Before your healthy intentions do more harm than good, read FitClub’s list of reasons it’s better to workout inside than in the hea
Everyone has stress in their lives and everyone has his or her unique way of coping with stress. Whether you generally go back to bed to avoid your stress, binge on junk food to cheer yourself up, or prolong your happy hour with friends after a tough day, understanding why you u
No matter how strong your reasons for getting fit or how consistently you make it to FitClub, we have all had a workout or two that didn’t go the way we hoped. Maybe you were tired from a night of poor sleep, suffering the effects of a bad day at the office, or you just didn’t h
It is well documented that aerobic exercise releases endorphins and helps to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Did you know that swimming may be one of the most effective exercises at not only improving your physical health, but your mental health as well?
If you’ve ever experienced bloating or slight weight gain after a hard workout, you’re not alone. As frustrating as it can be to have your pants feeling a little snug or to see the number on your scale increase slightly after you killed it during a challenging workout, it’s a co
If your summer plans include cutting back on the sugar in your healthy diet, FitClub has great news!
One of the hardest aspects of starting a healthy lifestyle, fitness program, or new way of eating is not seeing instant results. When you were just starting, you might have found yourself stepping on the scale or looking in the mirror just days into your new routine. The failur
Whether you’re new to FitClub or an experienced FitClub regular, FitClub’s Body Pump class might revolutionize the way you approach strength workouts. Worried about stepping out of the cardio room and into a radically different group exercise experience? Don’t be. FitClub has
Are you supposed to be out of breath and gasping for air at the end of every workout? Is working to the point of being out of breath the sign of a great workout or a sign you may be pushing too hard? FitClub has 5 key facts you need to know about why we breathe hard when we exe