In-Shape Health Clubs

If you stay on top of fitness trends and try all the new workouts, you know that a few new ways to exercise and break a sweat have gained a serious following in the last year. While you may account for a busy holiday season, there’s still time to try these forms of movement before the year is out. The next time you visit your favorite Vallejo gym or a gym in your city, sign up for a studio fitness class, talk to some friends, or prepare with a little research to uncover if one of these trends will help you achieve your fitness goals in the new year.  Pickleball Pickleball is becoming one of the most popular sports in the U.S., and the pickleball California residents prefer takes place at local gyms such as In-Shape Health Clubs. Signing up for a pickleball class is a great way to test your hand at the sport because they can provide the equipment, instruction, and a court so you can start off right. Pilates and Yoga Pilates and yoga have been around for a while, but this trend ...

A single workout that can improve your strength, power, and cardio fitness may sound like it’s too good to be true, but it’s not. The next time you head to the best gym Vallejo has to offer, try out a kettlebell workout, and you’ll see why it’s so popular. Mastering the kettlebell workout means having the strength and stamina to do it correctly. From swinging the kettlebell safely to using this single piece of equipment to target every muscle group, here are a few tips to know. Kettlebell Workouts Improve Full-Body Strength and Performance What muscle groups should you target with your kettlebell workouts? All of them! This simple tool is great for strengthening nearly every major muscle group in your body. From your shoulders to your traps, lats, posterior chain, glutes, hamstrings, all the way to your ankles, an effective kettlebell program hits all of these. The key is focusing on the mind-muscle connection and moving with intention to ensure you’re properly working each muscle. ...

Pumpkin spice lattes are a fan favorite during the fall, and now that the season has begun, you might wonder how to enjoy your favorite drink while continuing to prioritize your health. The good news is that you can have a great workout routine, a healthy lifestyle, and delicious pumpkin spice lattes. The following tips will help you maintain attendance at your Stockton, Brentwood, Concord, or Vallejo gym (or a location near you), break a sweat, and sip on a latte after your workout. Fit in Some Gym Time Gym time is a must during the fall, whether you love a sweet autumn treat or stick to your black coffee and egg white omelets. Going to the gym keeps you active, and it’s usually a part of a great routine that helps you start or finish the day on a high note. You might also like going to the gym to battle the gloomy weather and any blue mood. If you ever need to leave the house, the gym is a great place to go! Try Different Kinds of Movement A great way to stick to a fitness routi...

When the heat is on at the gym, what do you do? You reach for a drink to quench your thirst and cool you down. Staying hydrated is essential to feeling your best, let alone working out. However, too many of us aren’t getting as much hydration as we might need. Here are all the details on hydration so you can put your best foot forward at your favorite Vallejo gym or anywhere else.  Why Is It Important to Stay Hydrated While Exercising? You know your body needs water to stay hydrated, but it’s even more important while working out, even if you’re taking it easy during an active recovery day. Replenish Fluids Your body filters out fluids through various means—notably, sweat while working out. You need to replenish them to give your body what it needs. Maintain Body Temperature Water redistributes heat through cells inside your body. Sweat is also how your body helps you stay cool. You need to drink more water to sweat and stay cool during an intense workout. Optimize Performan...

It’s important to fuel your body with nutritious food before you work out, and a smoothie is a quick and delicious way to do it. You can include fresh or frozen fruit, protein powder, greens, and other additions to create the perfect smoothie before working out or playing a court sport like pickleball. They’re filling, nutritious, and easy to put down. Plus, almost everyone loves smoothies, so you can make a big smoothie to share with others in the family. If you need tasty smoothie ideas, check out the ones below. Blueberry Protein Smoothie Protein, berries, and extra water make this smoothie a hydrating meal perfect for before or after a cardio and strength training workout. • 1 cup water • ½ cup milk of choice • 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder • 1 handful of spinach • ¼ of an avocado • ¼ cup frozen blueberries • 2 tbsp. ground flax seed • 1 tsp. cinnamon Carrot Cake Smoothie A carrot cake smoothie gives you a great way to use those carrots in the fridge. Plu...

Do you walk through a gym, glance at the free weight area, and get on to your treadmill or cardio machine without considering what resistance can do for your current fitness level? Free weights are an entryway into weightlifting, but if you’re more familiar with cardio and bodyweight exercises, they can seem a little intimidating. If you want to elevate your fitness experience and get closer to your goals of strength-building and stamina, it’s time to add free weights to your workouts. Beyond learning a new way to train, there are other benefits to free weights that can motivate you to exercise harder, smarter, and more consistently than ever before. Work on Your Form When you lift any kind of weight, it’s important to use proper form. In fact, focusing on your form should be prioritized over the amount of weight you’re lifting, or sets and reps. You’ll find that you get a better workout when you employ good form, even if the movements are smaller or fewer. Build Muscle and Burn Cal...