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It's time to stop walking by the rowing machine at the gym and hop in the boat! We've got an awesome 15-minute rowing workout to get you started right here on Coach. Care. Connect. But remember—form is key! Check out the video with Coach Christian as he breaks down the fundamentals to get the most out of your next rowing workout. 🚣♂️ https://bit.ly/3vagLPf
Stuck at your desk? Coach Heather and Coach Christian are here with 9 easy ways you can still stay active throughout your workday! Did we miss anything? Share below in the comments! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Ig6Vz6
Spoiler Alert–very important! Warming up is a key element of your routine and we've got our top 5 tips to help you warm up and get the most out of your workout! How do you like to warm up? Share below in the comments! https://www.anytimefitness.com/ccc/ask-a-coach/how-important-is-warming-up-for-your-workout//?beer=99&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coach&utm_term=howto&utm_content=feb
How Important is Warming Up for Your Workout? - Anytime Fitness Our Burn workouts are designed to increase your heart rate and get you working hard so that you can maximize the effects of your workout, both while you're in the gym and for the recovery period afterward, when your body is consuming fuel in order to repair those muscles.
Skip the takeout without sacrificing any of the flavor! This recipe brings everything you love about Chicken Fried Rice–but adds a healthy twist with the cauliflower. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Easy Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice - Anytime Fitness Skip the Chinese takeout! We’ve got a recipe so good, you’ll toss the delivery menu for good! With this healthier homemade version of classic Chicken
There's a lot of info out there about what to eat after working out, but what about before? From bananas to protein shakes and (almost) everything in between, we're filling you in on all the foods that make the best pre-workout options to give a major boost to your workouts. Head to Coach. Care. Connect. to learn what to eat and when to eat it before you hit the purple turf! 🍎🥑🍌🍊
What's your favorite pre-workout snack? Tell us in the comments!
What to Eat Before You Work Out - Anytime Fitness Eating the right food can be the difference between a show-up workout and a show-off workout. If you’re wondering what to eat before a workout, look no further. We’ll not only share what to eat, but when to eat it, too!
Feeling a little stressed? 😰 Don't sweat it. It happens to everyone—and that's #RealAF. While you can't always avoid or control stressful situations, you can choose how you respond to it.
These four simple tips will help you relieve stress while finding inner peace and achieving a sense of calm in your day-to-day life. Check them out and get your zen on! 🧘♀️
What's your favorite way to relieve stress? Share in the comments. 💜
Finding Peace in Simplicity: Four Simple Tips to Restore During Stressful Times - Anytime Fitness If you’re surrounded by uncertainty and draining stressful situations, this article is intended to help navigate while maintaining your sense of peace. Do
Get your timers ready, because we aren't joking. We're teaching you how to cut a bell pepper in just 40 seconds (or less, depending on your knife skills!). Discover just how easy it can be to chop this delicious and nutritious veggie that goes well in just about any dish. 🫑
Think you can do it faster? Share with us your secrets in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shrK8Z_7C6g&list=PL3mpyoeuunJbOd8sBcuwKm5gZh1XuKWK7&index=3
How To: Cut a Pepper in 40 Seconds Discover how easy it is to cut a bell pepper. You can do it in under a minute! Learn more here: http://blog.anytimefitness.com/?p=7084Music by: miraclesofmod...
Weeknight dinners getting a little tired? We understand! Instead of reaching for the delivery app, try one of these 6 delish, simple and healthy meals that will help you out of your culinary rut. Your tastebuds will thank you. 😉
6 Quick Dinners to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation - Anytime Fitness Getting weeknight dinners on the table can be a bit of hassle, between finding a recipe the whole family loves, making sure it's nutritious, and, on top of that, finding a recipe you can pull together in a snap is a tall order. When you're short on time but need to feed your fam fast, it's key to ha...
The only thing better than pancakes? Banana pancakes! 🥞+🍌
You are only 3 ingredients away from a delicious and nutritious breakfast— or perhaps, weekend brunch?
We love these pancakes because they're packed with protein and you'll love them because they come together in a snap. Find the recipe here: https://bit.ly/3G9CMQa
On the purple turf, kettlebells are always in season. They're dynamic, they help strengthen your core while improving your power and balance, so it won't surprise you that we’ve got serious 😍 for kettlebells. We promise you will, too, after giving this full-body workout a try!
Head over to Coach. Care. Connect. and start swinging. Need a bit more coaching before giving kettlebells a try? No problem. Ask a coach to walk you through kettlebells 101 next time you hit the purple turf. 💜
Swing Into Shape: 30-Minute Full-Body Kettlebell Workout - Anytime Fitness Have you ever noticed that strange looking handled cannonball in the corner of the gym? Maybe you’ve seen someone swinging it around and wondered why or how? Well, you’re in luck, because it’s one of the best tools around for full-body workouts!
If you've heard the word "macros" thrown around, but you're not sure what it means or how to count them, we put this article together just for you! Head over to Coach. Care. Connect., where we're breaking down the "what" and the "why" surrounding macros. 🤓
What Are Macros, How Do You Count Them, and Do They Matter? - Anytime Fitness Chances are you’ve come across fitness accounts on social media talking macros. Counting them, calculating them, balancing them. But what is a macro? We’re here to tell you and spoiler alert: you likely already have a good idea about what they actually are. Macro is short for macronutrient which...
It's time to party like it's your birthday! Or at least snack like it is. 😉 This delish twist on the classic protein bite is an easy and fun way to add some extra protein into your day which will help keep you full and satisfied between meals. Who's making these this week?! 🎂
Birthday Cake Protein Bites Find this recipe and more on Coach. Care. Connect. https://bit.ly/3BxFmhV
Looking to get creative with your Valentine's Day date night? Get your sweat on with your sweetie with this workout reserved for two! 💌📬
The best part? All it takes is a trip to the purple turf... Talk about a cheap date!
Heart Your Workout: A Partner Workout You'll Both Love - Anytime Fitness Flowers, chocolates, dinner at Chez You-Name-It, they are all date night favorites, but if you’re tired of doing date night the same way every time, you’re in good company. Why not buck tradition and make a B-line to the gym instead?
If Game Day is all about the snacks for you, we're two of a kind. That's why we developed the most delish twist on a Game Day classic that's loaded with veggies—and flavor: Sheet-Pan Zucchini Chicken Nachos. Trust us, these are a must-make for Sunday's game! 🏈 Find the recipe here: https://bit.ly/34hflXW
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! Cue up Eye of The Tiger and get pumped for this full-body, boxing-inspired workout (no gloves required!). 🥊 Boxers train for endurance, strength and coordination and this workout hits on all three! Whether you're in your living room, the park or the gym–you'll be able to train like a pro. Go get em, champ... 🔔 *ding ding!* 🔔
Train Like a Boxer with This Endurance Workout - Anytime Fitness Boxing has existed since the dawn of history, first introduced to the ancient Olympic games in the 7th century B.C. It is arguably the oldest sport, and includes some of the greatest athletes in the world: Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, just to name a few.
Have you been looking for an easy pesto recipe or a quick how-to on making pesto from scratch? Paleo chef & Fresh Tart food blogger, Stephanie Meyer, will not only teach you how to make fresh pesto in the blender, but she’ll also show you handy tricks on how to stretch your groceries and cook healthy meals with all the flavors you love. Bon Appetit!
Pesto from Scratch | Easy Paleo Recipes Have you been looking for an easy pesto recipe or a quick how-to on making pesto from scratch? Paleo chef & Fresh Tart food blogger, Stephanie Meyer, will no...
HIIT DIY? Creating your own high-intensity interval training workout doesn't have to be hard and we're here to coach you through it! We've got all the tools and tips you'll need to create your own workout that is fun, effective and feels extra satisfying. 💪🏼
How to Build Your Own HIIT Routine at the Gym - Anytime Fitness It’s not easy for everyone to find the time to work out. Social commitments, busy workdays, and friends and family members can all fill up our schedules, making it hard to get a workout in. That’s why we love high-intensity interval training, or HIIT workouts. They’re a fast, effective way to ...
If you thought apple cider vinegar was only used in the kitchen, think again! Believe it or not, this multi-purpose vinegar can also double as:
💆 Hair conditioning treatment
🏠 Household cleaner
🌸 Air freshener
🐶 Flea repellent
🌱 Weed killer
🥕 Produce wash
And so much more! Check out the full article to see how you can incorporate apple cider vinegar into your everyday life. What’s your favorite way to use ACV? Share in the comments below!
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9 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Will Improve Your Life - Anytime Fitness Apple cider vinegar has recently made an appearance in many pantries, but it’s not just for cooking!
Pineapple, we love to eat it—but hate to cut it. Not anymore with this simple tutorial. Next time you're grocery shopping, skip the pre-cut pineapple (and save some dollars!) and grab the whole thing! You'll be snacking on delicious, antioxidant-loaded pineapple in no time. 🍍
How To Cut Pineapple The perfect way to slice a pineapple!Looking for more healthy tips? Find your local Anytime Fitness today: https://www.anytimefitness.com/find-gym/
Is it leg day already?? Have no fear, Coach Heather is here! Give the leg press a rest and join us on the purple turf to get a leg up on your workout. These dynamic movements will ensure you're getting the most out of your lower-body workout.
Did we miss your favorite leg workout? Share it in the comments!
We all know that drinking H2O is important, but do we really know how much water is enough? Is it eight-8oz cups of water? Or is it half of your body weight in ounces?
While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, this article provides helpful tips that you can follow to make sure you're staying hydrated throughout the day including some common cues that are your body's ways of telling you to fill that water bottle, ASAP.
The Lowdown On Hydration: How Much Water Is Enough? - Anytime Fitness We are constantly bombarded with messages reinforcing the importance of drinking enough water. But what is the right amount? Is
We're here to settle the age-old cardio debate between treadmills or ellipticals. Okay—maybe it's not age-old—but our coaches get asked this question more than you might think! Head to Coach.Care.Connect. and find out which machine comes out on top...
Elliptical or Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Best? - Anytime Fitness They might not look all that different at first glance, but those who have tried both of these popular cardio machines understand the very real differences between the two. Treadmills have been around forever (gratefully) but like all new things, the minute the elliptical hit the scene, it was all a...
For your Monday inspo this week, meet AF member: Teresa. Teresa doesn't drink coffee but she doesn't need to— her group classes at Anytime give her the jolt of motivation she needs to keep rockin'!
Have you tried our group classes? What did you think? Share below in the comments!
Yeah, we said it. Double. Chocolate. 🍫 Plus a whole bunch of delicious and healthy ingredients that provide you with a protein-packed snack that will energize you through snack time all the way to mealtime. Bon appetite! https://bit.ly/32NJAVo
If the treadmill is starting to seem more like the dreadmill lately, we totally get it. Cardio can sometimes feel repetitive, but it's an element of your fitness regimen that shouldn't be avoided. But, here's how we can help add some fun while you get your heart pumping: a HIIT-style treadmill workout! The different intervals will keep your mind and body guessing while burning some serious calories. That's a win-win in our book!
The Treadmill Workout That Will Burn Major Calories in a Flash - Anytime Fitness Chances are, you’ve probably Googled, “best ways to burn calories,” or “how to burn fat” somewhere along the line—and there’s no shame in that! Both are valid questions, and are a big motivator for some people to workout.
We're going to be honest with you: your PRs make our hearts literally melt. 💜🥺 We get serious warm fuzzies seeing our members like Mitch hitting their personal bests on the purple turf. Share your favorite #realAF moment with us in the comments!
If you struggle with lower back pain, you're not alone and we are here to help. We're breaking down the common causes of lower back pain, and a few of our favorite exercises that can help. Don't miss this article and instructional video with Coach Heather! https://bit.ly/3mJ7h8L
“When you’re going through stuff, and you see that it’s going to break the people around you—you can’t break down… I’m going to work hard and get my life back." Anyone who knows Eve would agree– she's a fighter and true inspiration. Don't take our word for it, check out her unbelievable story of perseverance and prepare to be inspired to beat the odds, just like Eve. 💜 https://bit.ly/3eCcTNG
Coach Heather is breaking down our three favorite exercises to target, sculpt and define those glutes. Hint: Squats aren't the only way! 🍑
We're going to get #RealAF: Foam rolling is one of the best ways to help your muscles recover and feel restored after a tough workout. (Science agrees!) But before you get rolling, check out this helpful video and read more on Coach. Care. Connect. to learn how to keep [foam] rolling with the punches! 😎 https://bit.ly/3eA6TVB
"When I’m at the gym, I feel at peace with everything.” We feel exactly the same way, James. Check out his incredible story of resilience, determination and consistency that have brought James to where he is today: Healthy and unstoppable. Head to Coach. Care. Connect. and read on. Prepare to be inspired, #AFfamily! 💪🏼 #RealAF https://bit.ly/3FLEJTq
Take 10 minutes and grab that medicine ball, we've got a quick workout you're going to love! Coach Heather and Coach Christian will walk you through this simple, yet highly effective workout that uses only one piece of equipment. https://bit.ly/3mIYG5T
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