TRAIN STRENGTH FOR HEALTHSPAN AND LONGEVITY
As a follow-up to my last article, I’m going to focus on an in-depth look at strength training. If you haven’t read my last couple of articles regarding fitness as it helps with longevity, and healthspan, I recommend you do so now. Note: this article was written for the general public for the promotion of […]
TRAIN CARDIO FOR LONGEVITY AND HEALTHSPAN
As a follow-up to my last article, I’m going to focus on an in-depth look at creating your cardiovascular program. If you haven’t read my last article regarding longevity and healthspan, I recommend you do so. Cardiovascular Fitness is sometimes referred to as cardiorespiratory endurance and/or aerobic fitness. Cardio is essentially the ability of your heart, […]
Is Your Fitness Program Promoting Longevity?
I’ve been thinking a lot about this question, especially with what I’ve personally been through recently. As fitness, and healthcare professionals we hear a lot of common answers to this title question, such as, “I hope so” or “I really don’t know”. With this article I want to shed some light on this topic. […]
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 […]