Sky Fitness Ranks in Top 10 Best Gyms in Illinois!

Sky Fitness is proud to share that we’ve been ranked in the Top 10 Best Gyms in Illinois! We’ve earned #9 place in a competition amongst over 1,300 fitness locations in the state and over 12,000,000 votes cast. View the survey results here! Learn more from SEOlium: “We allowed all the 12,821,487 people living in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Stay Motivated When the Last Thing You Want to Do Is Exercise

Even the most serious athletes sometimes have trouble getting themselves to work out. But here are eight ways to get you out of bed on a cold morning. By Christie Aschwanden Jan. 19, 2022 I was so tempted to skip the run. It was a Thursday afternoon in early December, and by the time my five […]
SMALL GROUP TRAINING STARTING SOON

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR AT SKY FITNESS Once again Sky Fitness is starting the new year with various small group training options. Review the information below and sign up at the front desk. If you have any specific questions about one of the training options feel free to reach out to the coach. We […]
“Exercise it’s the best medicine”

If you’ve been to the doctor over the last several decades, you’ve likely been told about the importance of exercise to your heart and overall health. You’ve likely also been encouraged by your doctor to exercise regularly. Have you ever wondered why exercise contributes to good health? Eli Friedman, M.D., medical director of sports cardiology […]
Yoga For A Lifetime Of Heart Health

Yoga has been identified as a very beneficial form of exercise, stress reduction & general fitness for many years. Now more recently, scientists with Harvard Medical school have been studying & identifying Yoga s benefits for heart health. According to researcher Dr. Sat B. Singh Khalsa, Professor of Medicine, a regular yoga practice of 3-5 […]