Posts by Jersey Strong
Openpath: Your Key to Access Jersey Strong
When members asked for a more flexible workout experience, first on their list was expanded hours at the clubs. So we got to work and found Openpath, an easy to use entry system so you can access our clubs whenever you’re ready for a workout. Here’s how to use the Openpath system. Install the App…
Read More5 Old-Fashioned Exercise Trends That Will Have You Saying … What on Earth?””
The New Year is a time to reflect. So we started thinking — what exercises from the 1950s through the 1970s may still be relevant? What we found was that some of the classics, like push ups, plank, sit ups, running, squats, and weight lifting can still be found in today’s gym routines. But we…
Read More6 High Energy Food To Eat Before A Workout
A question personal trainers hear a lot is: “What food is best to eat before a workout to keep my energy levels up?” It’s a great question, as some foods can help, while others harm in trying to ensure you not only make it through a long workout, but a long day as well. Here…
Read MoreHealthy Foods To Eat Before Bed
You may often hear not to eat before bed. Will it wreck your weight goals? Will it wreck your chances of sleep? What you eat before bed can affect both of those things, but good news – you don’t entirely need to abstain from food. You just need to choose wisely to keep your fitness…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Personal Training
We’re just about halfway through the year — how are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? Have you followed yours thus far? If not, now is the time to climb back aboard and book that Personal Training appointment you were thinking about setting this time last year. Don’t be a part of the majority!
Read More5 Leg Press Variations to Carve Strong, Defined Legs
The leg press is a staple workout machine at gyms, but often gets a bad rep because it isn’t as complex as the squat. But if you’re looking for sheer size, the leg press may be in a class by itself since there are so many different ways to safely increase the growth-producing intensity. Read…
Read MoreAvoiding Exercise Injuries: What To Do Post-Workout
No pain, no gain, right? Well, not quite. Ever leave the gym after a great workout, only to wake up the next morning with aches and pains but not knowing why? “Cooling down” after a workout is more than just relaxing — there’s a lot you can do to feel better after you workout. From the…
Read MoreCan Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
When you think weight loss, yoga probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But talk to anyone who’s tried yoga and they’ll tell you what they weren’t expecting: even beginner flows can be surprisingly intense.
Read MoreFive Pieces of Under-Utilized Workout Equipment And Why You Need to Use Them
You may be guilty. Every gym has it; equipment you see day-in, day-out, but you walk right by, because you’re not completely sure of how to use it, why you should use it, or a dangerous mixture of the two. Well, fear not! We’re here to provide you with equipment you need to utilize to…
Read MoreThe Best Stretches Before Running a Marathon
Running put stress on muscles and joints, but keeping your muscles lengthened and flexible with runner specific stretches will help them better support joints for full range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury. The best way to compliment your running is to stretch before and after to warm up muscles before exercise, as…
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