Health Benefits of Including Pumpkin in your Diet: Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps to promote immunity […]

How to help dry skin in the Fall: 1. Avoid hot showers 2. Apply Moisturizer 3. Use a humidifier 4. Get a facial To schedule an esthetician or other Wellness […]

How to Track the Intensity of Aerobic Exercise  Substantial health benefits are gained when adults achieve 150-300 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous intensity […]

Get introduced to our massage specialists, learn about massage services we offer and what to expect on your visit. Massages are available 7 days a week at Carle Health & […]

How to Track Progress Without the Scale Did you know that there are many ways that progress can be tracked without using the scale? Taking blood pressure, heart rate, waist […]

How To Stay Motivated To Exercise Staying motivated to exercise is one of the biggest challenges someone can face. We may feel overwhelmed, intimidated or discouraged at different points in […]

Importance Of Recovery We understand the importance and health benefits of coming to the center and getting a workout in. Whether that be cardio, weight training, or a group fitness […]

Cognitive benefits of exercise for older adults Cognitive functions tend to decline as we get older. Exercise is a great way to ensure that our cognitive health stays in shape […]

Everyone should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day. Your skin will be looking more firm, and visible signs of aging won’t be as prominent if you […]

We know that exercise is good for us, so why is it so hard to do it sometimes? I’ve had numerous people tell me that they just don’t like to […]

Are Your Goals Smart Goals? Smart goals are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. It is important when setting your health and wellness goals that each of […]

The Importance of Stretching Stretching is an important part to a well-rounded fitness/wellness routine. Research has shown that stretching can help improve our flexibility which will increase the range of […]

There are three components to having a solid skincare routine: Cleaning: helps remove dirt, oil and makeup from your skin  Moisturizing: helps rehydrate your skin and reduce the chances of […]

What to do on Rest Days Rest days are important for those that participate in higher intensities and volume multiple times a week (5-6x). But for those that participate in […]

Imagine that one of your friends called you feeling bad about themselves because they hadn’t been able to make it to the gym as much as they had planned. Would […]

How Can I Lower My Blood Pressure?  The best ways for maintaining a normal, healthy blood pressure are through a healthy diet and regular exercise. Specifically, about 150 minutes per […]

How sore is too sore? When it comes to lifting (or really, anything we do in our training) we get sore. Soreness and a good workout are not one in […]

What is NEAT Exercise NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, its a fancy term to describe activity that we do that is not structured exercise. Examples would be walking a […]

Strength Training – Not Just for Building Muscle! An estimated 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States have osteoporosis, which is responsible for more than 2 […]

Sauna Use and Cardiovascular Health The sauna is commonly used for relaxation and stress management but did you know it’s also great for your cardiovascular health? Research shows regular use […]

Summer Popsicle Recipe: OJ Pops! Enjoy a great source of Vitamin C while refreshing those tastebuds. 6 oz thawed orange juice concentrate 1 cup milk 1 cup water EITHER: 3 […]

May is National Employee Health and Fitness Month Since many of us spend a good deal of time at work, here are a few ways you can incorporate healthier habits […]

How to get more out of your workout – without adding reps or weight As you are doing your workout on one of the machines here at CHFC, pay attention […]

How does my squat form look? Let’s hit some basics! Squatting is a common, great exercise that hits a lot of our major muscle groups in the lower body – […]

How important is my daily water intake? Making sure you are hydrating your body everyday is very important for multiple functions! Regarding exercise, it can be very difficult to reach […]

5 Beginner Hiking Tips 1. Start small and local- Unlike walking on a smooth road, hiking on trails have various terrains and hills; 2. Plan ahead- Do some research on […]

Following a vegetarian diet? Whether you are or are not, these are good tips to ensure you’re getting a balanced diet with plenty of veggies! Try to add extra veggies […]

Spring Sips – for your sweet tooth! Once spring arrives most people start to refocus on drinking more water. If you’re looking for some sweet drink recipes, try these! Mmelon […]

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS — April 9, 2024 – Carle Health & Fitness Center (CHFC) has been named a winner in the 5th Annual MXM Locations of Excellence Awards.  This recognition is […]

Incorporating Outdoor Exercise As the spring and summer approaches, take every opportunity to exercise outdoors. This can be as simple as taking your animal on walks or adding a walk […]