The Best Back to School Fitness Classes for Moms (and Dads!)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] August is a month of hustle and bustle full of organizing school supplies, enjoying the last few lazy days of summer, and trying to regulate your children’s sleep routine. Soon school will be back in session and once again there will be the added stress of homework, waking up early, and extracurricular activities. These […]
Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Cookies for breakfast? Yes! You read that correct. Often we find ourselves stuck in a breakfast rut, making the same oatmeal and scrambled eggs several days a week. Have some fun this summer with Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies. A blog I LOVE, Organize Yourself Skinny, shares this delightful breakfast recipe with us. You can follow […]
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 […]
Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Barley and Kale Salad
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Here’s a wonderful hearty salad recipe from Bon Appetit which makes a perfect accompaniment to turkey burgers, fish or chicken! Barley is a healthy whole grain loaded with fiber and selenium, making it a powerful antioxidant. We tend to use barley mainly for soups, but it adds a nice touch to salads. According […]
Corporate Wellness: Thriving Company Culture Through Health and Fitness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As individuals, we have become a society run by data driven health apps such as Fitbit Blaze, MyFitness Pal, Garmin, and Withing Steel. Social media actively shares tips on superfoods, clean eating, and other best dietary practices. Fitness trackers for kids are also on the rise as we strive to be a country of healthier […]
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 […]
Healthy Recipe of the Month: Roasted Kale Chips
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] The color green symbolizes rebirth, freshness and vitality – The perfect combination for those of us working on our New Year’s health resolutions or anyone participating in Sky’s Transformation Fitness Challenge! To help support you in reaching your wellness goals, this month we will discuss adding GREENS to your life in […]
My Commitment to Strength: A Personal Training Journey
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sky Fitness member Michelle Ruben shares her personal training journey while participating in our Transformation Challenge… Tuesday, February 1st: Alarm clock rings at 5:45am. I look outside my window and it’s still as dark as it was when I went to sleep. Part of me wants to roll over and keep sleeping, but the stronger […]
Jumpstart Your January Today with Nutrition Consultant Kim Seiden
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”2958″ align=”center”][vc_column_text] JUMPSTART YOUR JANUARY TODAY! Make 2017 the year you get healthy once and for all. You have the power to make that happen. And I can help you. No more waiting. No more excuses. There’s no better time than NOW to get healthy and lose weight. My plan is simple and you […]