Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training!
Here’s the message from Dr. Marcas Bamman, a physiologist with decades of research into aging who preaches the benefits of weight-resistance training for those who are getting up there. We’re talking 60-plus — women and men. And we’re talking about hitting the gym and weight training. Don’t be put off, Bamman says. “Resistance training is […]
7 Tips for Staying on Track While on the Road
Traveling can be a wonderful opportunity to experience new cultures and try new foods. However, it can also be challenging to maintain a healthy diet while on the road. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it’s important to make healthy eating a priority. Here are seven tips for staying on track while traveling. PLAN AHEAD One […]
Old and New Studies Prove Exercise Really is Medicine
Old and New Studies Prove Exercise Really is Medicine. Here’s How to Get Started: Exercising regularly is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and even boost your mood. In fact, many experts consider exercise to be […]
Top 10 Benefits of Joining a Group Fitness Class
Group fitness classes are a great way to get your workout in while enjoying the added benefits of being part of a team. When you join a group fitness class, you’ll find numerous benefits. From increased motivation to improved physical health, there are so many reasons why joining a group fitness class can be beneficial.In […]
Avoiding Injury While Playing The Most Popular Sport In America: Pickleball
This article is sourced from NorthShore.org, written by Karyn Odway. It’s attracting some five million Americans, becoming the fastest growing sport in the country. Are you among the people hitting the courts playing pickleball? And among the ones getting hurt? Yes, with the popularity of pickleball comes an uptick in injuries. “We are seeing more […]
HEALTH & WELLNESS TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS!
An all-out fitness campaign often seems like a good idea at the start of the year. But lifestyle overhauls are usually destined to fail, simply because they’re unrealistic. By taking your time and finding exercise routines you actually enjoy, you’re more likely to develop healthy habits you can stick with. We asked fitness experts for […]
Common questions about exercise and weight loss
With the holidays around the corner, you may be wondering what the best strategy is to avoid weight gain, or you may want to jumpstart your New Year goals. Regardless, Seth Creasy, PhD, assistant professor of endocrinology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, answers questions about exercise, diet and sleep and talks about a new clinical trial […]
2023 Price Increase Notice
Dear Sky Fitness Members & Guests: We opened in 2012 as a Health & Wellness business aimed at providing an exceptionally clean and functional fitness facility for those seeking an outlet from their everyday stresses while providing an environment for those seeking long-term wellness. We are grateful to all of our loyal members for the […]
Is Pickleball Really a Workout?
When fun and fitness take equal stage, not only will participation rise, so will adherence A 2022 survey showed that the number of players has tripled in two years, with eight per cent of households reporting at least one household member playing pickleball once a month. That translates into millions playing pickleball, 45 per cent […]
Chicago Weather is Unpredictable! Stick with Sky for your Spring & Summer Programming
Friendly reminder to our Sky Fitness community. The local weather is unpredictable. We know that to be absolutely sure we can keep up our regular good workout habits, we need a health club! Take a look below at this screenshot from last June and you’ll quickly realize that whether its Pickleball, swimming, running or just […]