
Bootcamp & Brews (TPC)
Get it done in the sun and enjoy a post-workout beer! Join the TPC team at Keg Grove Brewing Company every other Saturday throughout the summer for Bootcamp & Brews […]
Read MoreGet it done in the sun and enjoy a post-workout beer! Join the TPC team at Keg Grove Brewing Company every other Saturday throughout the summer for Bootcamp & Brews […]
Read MoreCheck in with Fitness Coach and Certified Trainer Alli as she talks about benefits of Personal Training. Interested in Personal Training? Stop in or call us at (309) 433-9355 (WELL) […]
Read MoreWinter is here, which is also synonymous with snow from the peaks to the slopes, a time when all can enjoy one of the most beloved and practiced winter sports; […]
Read MoreBoost your metabolism, preserve muscle, and accelerate fat loss with strength training Starting a fitness journey, especially with the goal of losing weight, often leads many people to gravitate toward […]
Read MoreRest time can be a confusing subject while strength training. So here are a couple of basic recommended rest times during your workout based on what your goals are. Goal […]
Read MoreTwo things you could add to your workout are paused reps and eccentric reps. Both of these are typically done using free weights. Paused reps are done by pausing all […]
Read MoreSupersetting is when you rotate between 2 or more exercises. For example, if my superset was with squats, jumping jacks, and pushups, I would do one set of each before […]
Read MoreHow to make your fitness more consistent If you come to the gym 2-3x per week you are part of a small percentage of the population. Sticking to a fitness […]
Read MoreCognitive 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 […]
Read MoreAre 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreStrength 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreWhy is it important for women during menopause to exercise? Exercises have been proving to decrease the menopausal symptoms. Issues with mental health play a big part during hormone fluctuation. […]
Read MoreMany ways! Here’s just a few: Having a personal trainer will greatly reduce your risk for injury while exercising. Your techniques will be monitored, assuring you are not putting any […]
Read MoreShort answer: it depends! Strength training for kids can be a confusing topic, especially with the internet giving conflicting answers everywhere you turn. There is no true “best time” for […]
Read MoreAll-or-Nothing Thinking All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion in which we divide experiences into categories of either “black or white” and “right or wrong”. When I think of this way […]
Read MoreHow many reps should I do? One question many novice exercisers ask about is strength training. If you’re looking for overall health, anywhere between 8-12 repetitions is a great place […]
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