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 […]
Stay Active with Summer Fun at Sky Fitness
[vc_row css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column][vc_column_text] A quick look at July… Stay active and beat the heat at your favorite spot in Buffalo Grove! Take a look at the Sky Fitness summer Group Class schedule and try something new. Sign up for Reformer Pilates private training in the new studio. Challenge your friends with Nik’s Small Group personal training program. […]
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 […]
The Pants Won’t Fit If You Quit: My Transformation Journey
Sky Fitness member, Steven Decker, reflects on his journey through our 10 Week Transformation Challenge… 30 years of excuses have been dissipated by eight weeks of hard work. Now that I have almost concluded the 10 week transformation challenge I can pleasantly reflect my journey these past two months. Like many 64 year old men, […]
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 […]
Relax, Recover and Refresh: Experience HydroMassage at Sky Fitness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kick off your shoes and relax in our new HydroMassage lounge chairs Imagine letting go of today’s stress as warm water jets move up and down your body working out those tense areas. No one’s hands are touching you and there’s no need to remove your clothing. Instead, you sit right in the chair and customize your […]
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 […]