Showing posts with label cardio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cardio. Show all posts

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Looking for the PERFECT workout between your Personal Training Sessions?


"You'll get a great workout whether you're just starting out, already an athlete, or even if you're recovering from injury!" 
 ~Dawn, Better Living Fitness Center member

Do you ever find yourself lost in the gym between your personal training sessions? We have the perfect solution to keep you safe, give you a great workout and take the thinking out of your next gym visit. Let a Better Living trainer guide you through a Full-Body FIT routine to help you get to your health and fitness goals faster.

Full-Body FIT is a full-body strength training, cardio and flexibility routine with customization to your fitness level. It's included FREE once or twice weekly, depending on your membership level. Here is what Dawn, a loyal member, has to say about this class:

"I've been attending Full-Body FIT since the classes started in January. Mark is a fantastic trainer who knows how to keep the energy flowing! Best yet, Mark customizes the routine to fit people with different levels of fitness and ability. You'll get a great workout whether you're just starting out, already an athlete, or even if you're recovering from an injury. I'm so happy with my results, I've upgraded my membership!"


If you'd like to try Full-Body FIT for FREE, call 734.747.0123 to schedule your first session or stop by the Better Living Fitness Center for a tour. We are at 834B Phoenix Dr. (access from Varsity on the north side of Ellsworth Rd.). 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Why you should use our StairMaster

By Penni Jones
Better Living Staff Writer
 

I love a good step mill workout. Here are five reasons you should love it, too:

1.   Strengthening: Because of the climbing motion, step mills strengthen the major muscle groups in the lower body. The calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gluteus maximus are all used.

2.   Low impact: Although running is a wonderful way to get cardio, the high intensity can cause strain on the knees. A StairMaster has significantly less impact on your body than running on a treadmill.

3.   Burns calories: Just because an exercise is low impact doesn’t mean that it doesn’t burn as many calories. A step mill actually burns more calories because you have to lift your entire body weight with every step. This allows for a higher rate of calories burned in less time than other exercises.

4.   Aerobic conditioning: Using the step mill is great for cardiovascular exercise due to its ability to raise your heart rate right away. The level you set dictates the intensity, but even at low levels the heart is getting a workout.

5.   Helps with natural movements: Moving up an incline is a natural action in many fitness routines. Consistently using a StairMaster to work out will help train your core, and allows you to hike and climb more efficiently. It also increases overall stamina and endurance, so daily activities will be easier.

 


Come by Better Living Fitness Center to give our new StairMaster a try, and for a tour of our new facility. Call Penni at (734) 747-0123 for more information.

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