If you’re craving dessert after your workout, don’t get into those cookies just yet. You’ve worked hard and you deserve a treat but there’s no need to ruin your hard work. Check out these recipes that will give you a sweet post-workout reward. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Protein Pudding This protein packed pudding is […]
3 Techniques to Keep You Gym Motivated This Summer
When you think of summer, you may not immediately think that it’s a good time of year to keep up your gym routine, but think again. The gym can be a great place to engage in intense workouts and during the summer, you’ll appreciate the climate controlled environment. How do you stay motivated to keep […]
5 Ways to Feel Great After a Gym Workout
Maybe you’ve just conquered a gym class or crushed it with your trainer, no matter what, taking care of yourself post gym will help you recover and feel rewarded. Pampering yourself is not only a great way to reward yourself for your hard efforts at the gym but can help keep you motivated to complete […]
Let the Gym Take You Outside with the ElliptiGo
With summer on the horizon and beautiful weather in full swing, it might be hard to keep up with your gym routine. The outdoors can be tempting this time of year, but now the gym can let you take your routine outside with the ElliptiGo. The ElliptiGo is a stand-up bike that combines cycling and […]
7 Little Foods That Have Big Benefits
7 Little Foods that Have Big Benefits Incorporating healthy foods into your diet is important to help maintain your body and your health. Check out these little foods that have some mighty benefits. Blueberries This tiny berry is rich in antioxidants, which can help fight skin aging and is known to contain a compound that […]
What Should You Be Packing in Your Gym Bag?
There’s never been a better time to join a gym, it’s almost summer after all, and the gym can be a great place to keep up on or start a regular workout in total comfort. You select a gym, you set a schedule, and maybe you even plan out some of your routine, now what […]
4 Different Moves to Mix it Up on the Treadmill
The treadmill, a cardio favorite in gyms everywhere, but sometimes this favorite can get boring. That doesn’t have to be the case, there are an array of exercises you can do other than just walk or run. If you get on the treadmill and just can’t wait to get off, try mixing it up with […]
The Stationary Bike vs The Spin Bike- What’s the Difference?
The stationary bike and the spin bike, both have similarities that are easy to see. Both have a seat and require you to pedal while targeting your legs and lower body. The ability to vary workout intensity and help burn calories, promote weight loss and maintain fitness goals. Although these bikes share similarities, they also […]
Cryotherapy Comes to Thornton
At Adventure Fitness Athletic Club in Thornton, CO something new has arrived, The Recovery XR cryotherapy chamber by Cryo Innovations. Cryo Innovations says “The Recovery XR cryotherapy chamber is the safest, most technologically advanced…cryo chamber invented”. How does it work? Cryo Innovations says, “The Whole-body Cryosauna uses a gaseous form of nitrogen to lower skin […]
The Benefits of Bedtime Protein
One of the most popular supplements for active individuals is the protein shake. Consumed as a daily supplement or before or after an intense workout, many believe protein shakes can help with muscle building and weight loss. Since most can meet individual protein needs without the addition of a protein shake, it is best to […]
Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells -The Advantages of Both
The Kettlebell is a cast-iron or steel weight with a handle on the top and over the past few years has gained popularity but do the advantages outweigh the traditional dumbbell? The dumbbell is type of free weight that is familiar piece in almost every gym and has a vast array of uses. Which is […]
4 Ways to Work Those Shoulders At the Gym
Biceps, deltoids, rotator cuffs, you may not think of these parts very often, but they are all parts of the shoulder. The shoulders not only help complete a desirable aesthetic but are important for performance as well. Choosing a range of exercises can help target all the different parts of the shoulder, helping you build […]
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Elliptical Workout at the Gym
An elliptical is a stationary machine that allows the user to climb stairs, run or walk. You can find an elliptical in most gyms. This versatile machine is a popular cardio choice because it doesn’t cause excessive pressure on the joints, which can help decrease impact injuries. Here are some great tips to help you […]
5 Safety Tips for the Gym
You take those trips to the gym to keep you healthy and in shape, so knowing how to use the gym safely is essential. We all get injured from time to time but gym accidents are preventable. Here are 5 gym safety tips: Make Sure You are Healthy- The most important thing you can do […]
Anaerobic Exercise- What is it?
Anaerobic exercise is intense short exercise that puts extra demands on the body’s oxygen supply. With the demands being made on the oxygen supply, this type of exercise depends on energy that is store in the muscles, not oxygen. The muscles being used for a small amount of time at a high rate can offer […]
Get Personal at the Gym- Personal Training
Summer is almost here and if you are looking to kick your gym routine into high gear, it may be time to get personal with it. Every person is different and what works for some may not work for others. A personal trainer can help you achieve the goals that are important to you and […]
The Steel Mace- A Workout Weapon
The steel Mace, when you think of it, you probably picture some sort of medieval weapon, not a piece of gym equipment. Ok, you may be wondering if it’s not a scary, spiked weapon, what is it? The mace is more of a workout weapon, a steel rod with a weighted steel ball at one […]
4 Mistakes You Could Be Making on the Treadmill
We all know it and might even use it at the gym on a regular basis, the treadmill. That wonderful machine that allows us to take a run even on the worst of days. It seems so simple, you turn it on and you run, but is this simplicity causing bad habits to be formed? […]
It’s Almost Time to Cut the Ribbon
That’s right we’re cutting the ribbon and joining the Metro North Chamber of Commerce. It’s all happening May 2, 2018 from 12-1pm. We love our community at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club and we are so excited to be part of the Metro North Chamber of Commerce. More importantly it’s time to celebrate, so after the […]
4 Things You Might Not Know About TRX
If you haven’t heard of TRX before, you might be wondering what is it? TRX was created by a Navy Seal and is a type of suspension training. It uses suspension straps to create a full body strength workout that utilizes your own body weight to perform exercises. You may have seen those signature yellow […]