BCBSA through Blue365 has partnered with Tivity Health to provide this unique consumer fitness program
BCBSA through Blue365 has partnered with Tivity Health to provide this unique consumer fitness program.
05/08/2020
Looking to add options to your fitness routine? Prime® Fitness is offering Live Virtual Classes. These full-length workouts are brought to you at no cost, via Zoom video.
Join us for boot camp, yoga, cardio circuits and more! Browse the schedule and sign up now: primemember.com/live
04/11/2020
Learn the lingo: Tabata training. It’s a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that alternates 20-second intervals of maximal effort with 10-second rest periods. Repeat the cycle eight times for a challenging but amazingly effective workout. 💥
04/09/2020
FORM CHECK: Do you hold on to the treadmill while you walk or run on an incline? That position—leaning back to support yourself—can lead to back problems.
Fix it: Choose an incline that allows you to go hands-free, and let your arms swing freely.
Hate the crunch? You’re in luck! This standing exercise will fire up your core. The secret: Your body has to work hard to stay upright.
1️⃣ Stand tall with your feet together, and brace your core as if you’re about to be punched in the gut.
2️⃣ Step out to the side with one foot, landing with toes forward. Push your hips back, and bend your knees to lower into a squat.
3️⃣ Pause, then push through your feet and step in to return to the starting position. Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.
04/07/2020
Thank you for being a valued Fitness Your Way member. Your health and ability to stay active are our top priorities. We’ve heard your request for options for your Fitness Your Way membership during this time. We appreciate your patience as we’ve determined a solution to help you exercise from home and ensure your gym membership will be ready to use when locations in your network reopen. Review your options now at fitnessyourway.tivityhealth.com/response
04/06/2020
The simplest way to burn more calories walking: Make it a total-body exercise by getting your upper body involved. Bend your arms 90 degrees, keep them close to your body, and let them swing naturally.
Not quite ready for downward dog on the floor? Use a chair for support to make it easier.
1️⃣ Stand with your feet hip-width apart, and place your hands on a sturdy chair.
2️⃣ Hinge forward from your hips, take a few steps back, and straighten your back and legs, feeling a gentle stretch. Stay here for five breaths.
04/04/2020
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Don’t underestimate this simple lift-and-carry move. It’s an effective exercise that builds total-body strength and improves posture. Pro tip: Start with a light weight, and prioritize good form.
1️⃣ Grab a dumbbell or kettlebell, and hold it like a suitcase. Keep your shoulders square and upright, and engage your core.
2️⃣ Maintaining that posture, walk for five to 10 feet. Pause, switch hands, and walk back. Repeat two to three times.
04/02/2020
Have you tried medicine balls? They’re an awesome way to train your whole body as one functional unit. Squat and toss them into the air, or toss them to a partner.
Is this the best core exercise you’re not doing? The Pallof press is a terrific way to build stability from your hips to your shoulders.
1️⃣ Start on one side of a cable station, holding the handle. Come into a half-kneeling postion, and hold the handle in front of your sternum, making sure the band is taut.
2️⃣ From here, press your hands straight forward. Pause, and slowly return to the starting position. Do two sets of 10 reps on each side
03/31/2020
Want to maximize your fat burn? If you’re fairly fit now, try a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or boot camp class.
Still a beginner? Add intervals to your workout. For example, walk as fast as you can for 30 seconds, walk at a slower pace for 60 seconds, and repeat.