Sky Makes it Simple to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you find yourself making and quitting the same New Year’s resolutions every year? Stay on track with your health & fitness goals in 2018… Usually around 5 months after the New Year, people get discouraged and give up. A whopping 97% of individuals fail to reach their mark because they neglect to set […]
Crush Your Fitness Goals in 2018
We all know that those cookies & drinks you overindulged in at your holiday party (while no one was looking) seemed like a good idea at the time, but you may be regretting those extra calories and sugar now. It’s okay, we all go a little ‘sugar crazy’ this time of year, after all, we […]
Life Hack: How To Keep Healthy On Your Winter Vacation
December offers many ways to celebrate the holidays and enjoy time with the people you love. Although, many of us feel stressed because our regular routines get a little out of whack. Today’s technology simplifies our lives by reminding us to stick to our morning rituals, group exercise classes, and allowing ourselves time to slow […]
4 Exercises That Don’t Put a Lot of Pressure on Your Joints
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Featured writer: Mike Jones Many people find that they are unable to pursue athletic activities after they have experienced joint problems, such as arthritis. It can be discouraging to feel as though you are unable to continue your life in the way you have before. However, it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, […]
Top 7 Benefits of Strength Training
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Strength training used to be thought of as only for the pro or seasoned athletes – especially men. Today, wellness specialists and fitness trainers understand that there so many health, physical and mental benefits that come with adding weights to your workout. We encourage men and women to embrace strength training and include it in […]
Choosing A Summer Diet Plan That’s Right For You
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nothing beats summertime in Chicago! The beautiful weather allows for hiking in local forest preserves, having fun at the beach, or spending all day at a festival in the city. However, for some of us it can be a wake up call. We can’t help but notice the affects that our unhealthy winter habits have had […]
Making Healthy Choices as a Family
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Original article from ChooseMyPlate.Gov (10 Tips: Be a Healthy Role Model for Children) “You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Offering a variety of foods helps children get the nutrients they need from every food group. They will […]
The Benefit of MOSSA Group Fitness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MOSSA has a strong history in the Group Fitness industry They’ve launched their own professionally developed programs and comprehensive instructor training system. MOSSA’s goal is simple…to get 50 million people moving each week through top-quality health club partners and a never-ending commitment to creating the best group fitness programs. The original article is written […]
My Personal Training Journey: Positivity, Persistence and Performance
[vc_row css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sky Fitness member Michelle Ruben gives us an update on her personal training journey while participating in our Transformation Challenge… After holding a steady ranking at #3 on the Fitness Challenge board for a few weeks, my ranking has slipped to 4, then 5 and now I’m off the board completely! I feel frustrated […]
Personal Trainer Mark Tolle Receives Glowing Recommendation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Not sure if personal training is right for you? A heartfelt testimonial from a Sky Fitness member may change your mind… Dear Larry Heller: This letter is being written to convey to you how working with a personal trainer has motivated me to regularly workout at Sky Fitness. Mark Tolle has positively changed my mindset […]