The Secret to Maintaining Health & Fitness Goals During The Holidays

During the holiday season, maintaining our health and fitness routine becomes extremely challenging. There are countless opportunities for over-indulging and drinking, while our active holiday schedules leave very little room for working off those extra calories. Many of us pick up a few unwelcome pounds from now until January 1st. However, all it takes is […]
Benefits of A Healthy Lifestyle: Good Nutrition, Diet, and Exercise

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Guest Blog Written By Luke Mitchell At this point, you’ve most likely heart the term ‘healthy living’ being thrown around by various wellness and fitness websites. But what does it actually mean? Well, in a nutshell, this approach presupposes adopting a diet based around nutrient-rich, organic foods, coupled with working out regularly, even daily […]
4 Quick and Delicious Healthy Recipes for Spring!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we enjoy longer daylight hours and fresh air from open windows, it’s now time to celebrate our Chicago weather finally welcoming Spring back into our lives! As the weather gets warmer, we tend to be more active and ready for quick, healthy food. Whether you are on the go taking your kids to […]
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 […]
Black Friday Deals You Don’t Want To Miss!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This time of year we reflect on what we are thankful for in our lives. Every family has their Thanksgiving traditions, whether it be a football game, making food together, or enjoying holiday shopping on Black Friday. Are you ready to add Sky Fitness to your Thanksgiving traditions? Take advantage of limited Black Friday Deals! […]
4 Ways You Can Promote Healthy Joints at Sky Fitness

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Almost everyone has those pesky aches and pains, some are more persistent than others. And they appear more noticeable as we age. Very often these joints can cause us pain due to: not using the joints often, inflammation, or an injury that never healed properly. Joint pain can get in the way of our […]
10 Kid-Friendly Healthy Recipes for the School Year

Over the next few weeks, the school lunchrooms will once again be bursting with loud laughter and children comparing and trading lunchbox treats. As the days get busier with carpooling, work and extracurricular activities, we wanted to share some quick, easy recipes. These delicious recipes are a great way to make sure your kids are […]
Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Red Lentil Dal

[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] This is one of my absolute favorite lentil dishes! SimplyRecipes‘ Simple Indian Red Lentil Dal healthy recipe is made with red lentils, onions, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, and cilantro. It makes for a great vegetarian dinner. Fun fact: “This particular version comes out of the state of West Bengal and features Bengali five […]
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 […]