Beat the Holiday Bloat

Overeating and unhealthy foods are common causes of holiday weight gain. A personal trainer or fitness classes combined with a mindful eating plan will keep you in good shape for the New Year. Beat the Holiday Bloat Holiday feasts are a cause for celebration as we enjoy elaborate meals alongside our family members but all […]

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Two young men playing basketball at The HUB in Marion, Illinois

Benefits of Playing Basketball

It is commonly accepted that the most successful fitness routines are those that are both effective and enjoyable. Many people start out committed to exercising, but if it is not fun, they lose motivation and become distracted by life’s other obligations, eventually giving up on their goals. More Americans play basketball than any other sport, […]

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Picking the Right Fitness Routine

When exercising feels like a chore, it is nearly impossible to stay motivated and stick to a routine, even if you logically know that it is good for you. Being physically active enhances your life in many ways. Achieving an ideal weight builds confidence and aids in mobility as well as reducing the risk of […]

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Woman on indoor cycle bike at fitness center

Hot Weather Workout Ideas

The summer months are full of outdoor sports opportunities, but many people don’t feel inspired to work up a sweat when the temperatures are unbearably high. A good gym can provide you with the opportunity to move your workout indoors, but it can be intimidating to know where to start. An experienced personal trainer is […]

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Older Adults in Water Aerobics Class Indoor Pool at The HUB in Marion, Illinois

Top Benefits of Water Aerobics

For many people, the hardest part about keeping up with a fitness routine is motivation. When the workout is boring, life’s other obligations tend to take priority, yet when it feels too difficult, it is easy to get discouraged. If these situations have challenged you and ended your workout schedule in the past, consider enrolling […]

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More Reasons to Love Lifting

MORE REASONS TO LOVE LIFTING By Emma Hogan for Fit Planet If you haven’t made strength training part of your weekly workout regime what are you waiting for? Not only will it get you strong, lean and fit, new research now associates lifting weights with halving the risk of heart attacks and strokes. You get […]

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Seven Steps To Effective Training

SEVEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE TRAINING By Emma Hogan for Fit Planet Want to get the best results from the time you spend working out? Keep these seven tips front of mind. Dr Jinger Gottschall is a university professor, studio owner, Les Mills instructor and former triathlete who has dedicated her career to academic fitness research. […]

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