Weight Loss
Healthy Holiday Food Hacks to Keep You On Track This Season
The good news: the average American only gains one pound during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The bad news: for most Americans, that becomes a year-over-year, holiday-to-holiday pattern, and they never shed the weight. This begs the question: how can we avoid this one extra pound altogether?
Read MoreBuild Muscle and Burn Calories with Kickboxing
Mix up your routine with a workout that doesn’t require you to hit the weight rack, and instead lets you kick and punch the bag — for real! It is set in a fun, encouraging group environment, and is coached by a top fitness professional to increase motivation and reduce the risk of injury. That’s right,…
Read MoreShe Lost Her Mom to Cancer. Her Gym Community Helped Her Through.
In September of 2017, 27-year-old Meghan Benware moved to New Jersey to start a new life. She was ready to make changes to her health. She’d tried to get in shape before, but the story was always the same—either gyms didn’t make her feel worth their time or she was actually turned away. When she…
Read MoreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Gym Membership
Your gym membership may seem pretty self explanatory, but really there are several more ways your gym membership allows you exclusive access and benefits. Sure, you may know about all the cardio equipment, free tanning and babysitting and group training classes at your disposal, but take a second look to see if you are making…
Read MoreOur Trainers Share Their Workout Snacks
Want to fuel your fitness but unsure of the best workout snacks? We went straight to the source and asked our personal trainers one of their most frequently asked questions. A lot of people trying to lose weight are afraid to eat around their workout, but the truth is that your body needs fuel to perform…
Read MoreFitness Classes 101: How to Choose the Best Group Class for You
Want a reason to look forward to going to the gym? Group exercise classes can keep you on a schedule, provide a supportive group atmosphere, and help make exercise fun as you just get started! With 12 group exercise classes to choose from as well as various XLAB sessions you can join, we’re breaking down…
Read MoreCardio Mistakes Every Fitness Rookie Makes
If you’re looking to lose weight, cardio is a great way to help you reach your goals. However, even if you’re looking to increase your endurance or run a race, there a few mistakes many beginners make when taking on new cardio routines. See if you’re guilty of any and learn how to make the…
Read MoreMake These Fast: 3 Healthy Easy Meals
The key to losing weight? Ask yourself this: “What am I eating on a daily basis? Do I cheat on my diet every day?” The truth is, you simply cannot out-exercise a bad diet. Despite what many believe, eating healthy does not have to be extremely expensive or time-consuming. By eating in moderation, you may find that you…
Read More5 Things You Are Doing Wrong at the Gym – And How to Fix Them
We’ve all seen that one person at the gym using a piece of equipment in a way it totally wasn’t designed for. Sometimes, equipment can be altered to see different results. For example, changing your hand position the lateral pull down bar can help you target different areas of your back, or even your biceps.
Read MoreWorkout at Home VS the Gym: What Gives You Better Results?
Search for “at home workout program” in Google and your head will reel. From ab workouts timed to hip hop music, to YouTube videos that promise “abs in 10 minutes!” it can be hard to know which program is right for you.
Read More