Blog Archives - Page 8 of 65 - Arena District Athletic Club Skip to main content

Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

Bill Brown
Dec 26, 2019

Why Strength Training Is a Must For Everybody

Whether you’ve worked out regularly since playing high school sports or you just started moving more at the request of your doctor, you know exercise benefits your body in all sorts of ways, both visible and invisible. Not all movement is created equal, though — so if your exercise routine doesn’t involve strength training, well, you

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 24, 2019

3 Reasons Your Muscles Shake During a Tough Workout

We’ve all felt it at one time or another: That trembling, shaky feeling in your muscles when your workout gets tough, or you’ve been holding a pose (like a plank) for too long. Why do our muscles shake? And should we be worried when it happens? We’ll come to the first question in a moment,

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 19, 2019

Top 10 Health Benefits of Indoor Cycling and Spinning

Cycling is a low-impact and a low-risk form of exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Not only is it on-trend, but there are many different styles of spinning you can enjoy, all indoors, regardless of the temperature and weather outside. Whether it’s dancing on a bike at a high energy SoulCycle

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 18, 2019

Top 10 Ways Fitness Improves Your Mental Health

For the most part, when people exercise, they’re focusing on improving their physical health. While working out, you’re most likely thinking about all the benefits your body is reaping, but start thinking about your mind too! There are many health benefits to exercising and eating right, and your brain will thank you for it. Let’s

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 17, 2019

Top 10 Tips to Learn from Chuck Norris

Few men have had the honor of going toe-to-toe with Bruce Lee on the silver screen, yet that is exactly what martial arts legend Chuck Norris did in 1981 Kung-Fu epic Way of the Dragon. Chuck Norris is one of the most decorated martial artists of all time, and has channeled his successful film career into powerful

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 16, 2019

Experts Debate: Should You Focus on Net Carbs?

If you’re trying to lose weight and eat healthier, chances are you’re well aware of the benefits of logging your food. While setting calorie goals and balancing macronutrients are largely tried-and-true tools, one metric is a bit more controversial. Enter net carbs, aka “impact carbs” or “active carbs,” a category of carbohydrates that’s increasingly marketed on food packaging. An invention of food marketers, net carbs emerged

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Dec 13, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Mind-Muscle Connection

You probably know your brain controls your muscles and joints. But in science, there’s actually a name for that phenomenon: the mind-muscle connection. “The mind-muscle connection is a person’s ability to focus on engaging an individual muscle, almost like ‘flexing’ without actually making any large body movements,” explains Alan Snyder, DPT, owner of Breakaway Physical Therapy.

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 12, 2019

Should You Choose Full-Fat or Skim Dairy?

Dairy is one of the five major food groups in a well-balanced diet, along with fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins. The Dietary Guidelines include fat-free and low-fat dairy as part of their recommendations. But lately more experts are getting on board with full-fat dairy. Here, a look at the benefits of eating dairy, why we’ve been told to go low-fat and how

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
Bill Brown
Dec 11, 2019

Why Exercise Is Good For Arthritis in the Knees

A persistent belief among arthritis sufferers — and even some doctors — is exercise can increase inflammation and pain, particularly in the knees. But recent research suggests that may be misguided. As long as you exercise the correct way — avoiding certain moves that really can exacerbate your issues — workouts can be a boon

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog
Bill Brown
Dec 10, 2019

5 Ways Being Patient Can Help With Weight Loss

When you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off for good, experts agree: The slow-and-steady route is your best bet. “It’s normal to feel less-than-patient with your weight-loss journey, but, remember that consistency is key,” says Dr. Elizabeth Lowden, medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Metabolic Health and Surgical Weight Loss Center at Delnor Hospital. “A pound a

Read More »
CATEGORIES: Blog, Nutrition & Health
LOAD MORE

Try Us Out for Free!

Fill out the following form to start your free trial.

Guest pass for intial visit only. Requires a valid local ID. Please stop at the front desk to register.


    *Required


    By signing up for a free trial you are agreeing to receive periodic emails from the Arena District Athletic Club.

     

    Thank You!

    Please see your free trial instructions below:

    The code for your free trial is ADACTrial18.

    Please keep a screenshot of this code on your phone or use the email that will be sent as proof of your free trial when checking in.