5 Weeks to a 5K
Whether it’s your first time lacing up a pair of running shoes or just trying to get back into an old routine, this guide will help you get back on track. [ts_fab]
Dos and Don'ts of Finding Love at the Gym
It’s every fitness-savvy singleton’s dream to be a part of that in-shape, head turning gym couple everyone envies. And what better place to meet like-minded, good-looking individuals than at the gym? But beware, there’s definitely wrong and right ways of going about finding your fitness “One”. When looking for love on the gym […]
How to Overcome Gymtimidation
Everyone has experienced the dreaded awkwardness of getting back to the gym after a long hiatus, or the first couple of weeks ever stepping foot into a health club. It’s scary – but you’re not alone (especially around the New Year)! Whether you’re intimidated by rock hard bodies or just feel like a lost […]
Fit's 8 Hottest Fitness Trends for 2015
Out with the old and in with the new workout trends for 2015! The New Year is such a special time for people of all fitness levels; some people begin their journey for the first time, while veteran fitness fanatics look forward to an even stronger year. The best part about fitness is […]
How to Make Your Gym Resolutions Stick This Year
January is finally here, which means that the gym is going to be busy with people looking to burn off those holiday treats and get back into shape for the new year. Fitness resolutions are made by countless people every New Year’s Day, but without a strategic plan in place these resolutions tend to […]
Fit's Top 10 Workout Songs of 2014
As 2014 comes to a close it’s only fair to pay tribute to the best workout buddy out there – music. There’s nothing quite like a good playlist to rev up your gym sesh. Your favorite beats can help keep you motivated and moving, and help you to sustain that no-excuse attitude. […]
9 Yoga Products We Can't Live Without
The hectic holiday season is in full swing, and what better way to decompress than with good ol’ yoga. Check out some of our favorite Fit-approved products to get your holiday Om on in style. [ts_fab]
5 Crucial Goal-Setting Tips for Fitness Success
Keeping up a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy – if it was, everyone would do it. While many individuals are able to start up a quick-fix diet or workout routine and see results, few are able to maintain consistency over the long haul. Luckily, with some planning and dedication, you CAN increase your chances of […]
7 Best Outdoor Fitness Events in San Diego this Fall
As San Diegans we are lucky to enjoy beautiful weather all year round, but it’s easy to fall into lazy habits and take this beautiful place we call home for granted. Fortunately there’s no shortage of organized activities for San Diegans to take part in! Here is a list of 7 local events that will […]
Power in Numbers: 6 Reasons You Need To Try Group Exercise
Almost everyone enjoys a good solo workout. Headphones in. Tune out. Get moving. But switching it up and working out in a group setting has perks you wouldn’t believe. Endless benefits come with group fitness classes such as yoga, spinning or dance – benefits that are hard to accomplish on your own. 1. Achieve more […]
4 Powerful Reasons ALL Women Should Lift Weights
Thanks in part to the increase in fitness education via social media, the topic of weight lifting for women has become less taboo over the years (finally!). However, there are still many women out there who are hesitant to lift heavy weights out of fear of gaining mass and “getting too buff”. Let’s set things […]
Stressed Out? Turn Beast Mode OFF and Cardio Zen Mode ON
Lately short, intense workouts have become the name of the game in weight loss, and for just cause! They’re a great way to get the physical results you want out of the gym. But what if you’re stressed, depressed or anxious? You may have found that these kinds of workouts make your situation worse. Fear […]
Become the Next American Ninja Warrior
“American Ninja Warrior” is back for a sixth season with all new episodes and new cities – featuring fresh new obstacles on the course and some of the biggest surprises in the show’s history. Fit Athletic Club member Rachel Mulvaney is an American Ninja Warrior competitor this season, and we asked her to share her […]
OMNIA™ Functional Training by Technogym
Fit Athletic Club in downtown San Diego is the first gym in the country to get their hands on the most functional cross training tool we’ve seen yet. What is OMNIA™? OMNIA™ is a functional training system which optimizes strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination and speed. It is designed specifically for small group personal training […]
Valentine’s Day is Near – Got a Heart On?
Every year at this time there is a ridiculous amount of commercial attention placed on the status of your heart – is it broken, lonely, filled, overflowing, fragile or hardened? Just how much chocolate does it take to mend a wounded heart? How many flowers prove one heart loves another? How many sappy love songs […]
5 Gym Etiquette Rules You’re Probably Breaking
I’ve seen it all. Twenty plus years in the fitness industry and I’ve got a few stories to tell. From too much nakedness in the locker room and doing things with towels that are completely unnecessary, to talking on cell phones during class, leaving nasty sweat marks on equipment, hogging the cardio machines and locker […]
Beat the Post Summer Workout Slump
As summer comes to an end, you may find yourself losing your drive to keep coming to the gym and maintaining your workouts. However, it’s important you keep your motivation moving all the way to the year’s finish line, and beyond. Here are 3 suggested strategies to keep your momentum going so you can continue […]
Roll It Out! How to Make a Foam Roller Your New Best Friend
Whether you are just starting an exercise program or you’re a seasoned athlete, soreness from exercising will happen. While the benefits of stretching and massage are great (relaxation, increased blood flow, injury prevention) – they can be expensive and hard to fit into your daily routine. Good news! You can get the benefits of a […]
Jump to Get Fit : The Power of Plyometrics
The power of plyo-what, you ask? I’m talking about fitness. And I’m talking about a type of fitness that will get you in top shape, fast. Plyometrics are insanely time efficient – you’ll never want to go back to the elliptical again! And you might never have to. Plyometrics are movements which involve jumping, or […]
The Importance of Tempos in Resistance Training
There seems to be a tempo epidemic in the gym with everyone pretty much doing the same thing. Three sets of ten reps, at an arbitrary, unconscious tempo is what I see every day. What most people don’t understand is that the speed of their lifts can heavily dictate the specific adaptations their body will […]
Run Like the Wind – Quick Tips for a Faster Race
If you want to run a faster foot race, here’s two tips on how to take a step in the right direction. 1. Stride Rate If you look at videos of world-class runners, you’ll notice that they are really fast and they have quick steps, and as a result their head barely moves up and […]
Transform Your Life with Reformer Pilates
What’s the story behind Reformer Pilates? The reformer came about at the end of WW1. The method creator Joeseph Pilates was interned in England with other German Nationals. During his internment, Pilates rigged springs to hospital beds, enabling bed ridden patients to exercise against resistance, an innovation that later led to his equipment design for […]
Spring Into a New Mindset
Welcome everyone to what is now spring time. For some that hopefully means spring cleaning, as in “out with the clutter” (you know that pile of magazines in the corner, old bills you meant to file crammed in the kitchen drawer and that stray, matchless sock (or two) hibernating with the dust bunnies between the […]