If you’ve been in a Group X or Team Training class, you might feel tempted to skip the last couple of minutes of cooling down because you’ve got your hard work in and you feel like going home. Tempting, sure, but this isn’t recommended and
Although food journals have been around for a while, there are many ways to apply this concept to the modern age. So if you do not want to keep a physical journal, there are many apps that allow you to log your food, water, and
Bodyweight exercises are great because they don’t require any equipment and can quite easily be done whenever and wherever. Strength training is important and should be part of everyone’s routine. With bodyweight workouts, you can fit in strength exercises no matter your budget. Here are
Are you wearing the right shoes at the gym? Your workout takes it all out of you and, when you wear the right shoes to support your high-intensity cardio session, you reach your fitness goals. Unfortunately, according to the American College of Sports Medicine report,
Road tripping is always a great way to get away from home for a while and enjoy an adventure either by yourself or with friends! When you spend hours at a time in the car, you’re going to need some snacks along the way. Just
Most of us know someone, or a few people, who love working out at the crack of dawn. It’s 4:00 a.m. and they’re already on their way to the gym. Sounds crazy, right? Well, those folks will insist it’s the best way to start the
The following workout regimen, when combined with a low saturated fat and low carb diet, will be just what you need to get on track to getting the 6 pack you’ve always wanted. Our brand-new program is designed to maximize your core and get you
Working out in the summer can run the risk of overheating. It’s hot out already, why would you heat your body up? While overheating is a serious problem, it can easily be avoided if you know what you’re doing. Here is how to stay cool
A complete fitness lifestyle is more than just eating right and working out. To stay as informed as possible, you should keep your basal metabolic rate (BMR) in mind. What is your BMR, you ask? We will answer than below as well as provide a
Every Independence Day brings the spectacle of fireworks. No matter how old you are, there’s nothing more awe-inspiring than bright explosions that light up the night sky on the 4th of July. Check out some of the fireworks displays in 2022 in the Green Bay,
The 12-3-30 workout is a pretty straightforward and beneficial way to get exercise. It involves setting your treadmill incline to 12, its speed to 3 MPH, and walking for 30 minutes. For those who are intimidated by endurance training and long-distance running, the 12-3-30 workout
Ingredients 4 large green cabbage leaves (from 1 head) 1 lb. ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper4 slices cheddar cheese 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 1 medium tomato, sliced Pickle chips, for serving 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/2
We all know how tasty and satisfying a dish of ice cream is. Is there anything more delicious on a hot summer day? Unfortunately, if you’re very strict about your diet, ice cream isn’t much of an option to stay cool. There are plenty of
Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs Ingredients 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 medium kiwifruit, peeled and halved 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo
What is intermittent fasting? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like. But that answer isn’t helpful. Intermittent fasting, or the active practice of avoiding calories at specific times of the day, has gained popularity in recent years, but what all goes into it, and does
Proper form does more than just make people look good. It’s highly beneficial and essential. It’s the reason you hear commentators during sporting events talk so much about technique and practice because it makes a massive difference in performance and separates the bad, mediocre, good,
Unless your workout takes place in the Arctic Ocean, your body will get hotter as you exercise. Your heart beats faster and your sweat glands activate in an effort to prevent you from overheating. Cardio exercises tend to elevate your heart rate and body temperature
Summer is here and maybe you’re thinking about taking some of your workouts outside! Some fresh air can do us all some good, so we are reserving a five-day stretch for outdoor workouts. This e-book will break down a week-long outdoor regimen for you so
If there’s one thing the pandemic taught us, it’s that misinformation runs rampant. The realm of fitness is not immune to that, either. There are some common misconceptions or downright lies you have probably heard. We will put some of those to rest here. Here
Too much sugar is a bad thing, that isn’t a surprise. So, a common solution people find is replacing it with artificial sugar substitutes without sacrificing that sweet flavor we all crave. But is artificial sweetener worse than sugar? That depends on how you look
Camping is a hallowed American tradition every summer. There’s nothing like packing up the family for a weekend with nature, good food, and lots of laughs. If you’re worried about staying active during your camping trip, don’t fret! We have a few tips for how
If you have sprained an ankle or done something more serious like required back surgery, you know that staying active can be a huge challenge. Here, we will give you a few ways to stay active while injured. Of course, these tips won’t apply to
Ingredients ½ head red cabbage, shredded ½ head green cabbage, shredded 4 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ¼ cup Greek yogurt Zest of 2 limes Salt and freshly ground
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, as desired Two 14-ounce cans crushed tomatoes and their liquid 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
Ingredients Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 or 3 medium sweet potatoes, washed 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Corn
Ingredients Sea salt 8 ounces (225g) shrimp, thawed if frozen 3 ounces (80g) dried rice noodles 1 tablespoon cane sugar Juice of 1 lemon 5 tablespoons fish sauce 1 fresh red chile pepper, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1⅓ cups (150g) bean sprouts, rinsed
Ingredients 1½ cups brown rice ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar ¼ cup fish sauce ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups cubed or shredded
Summertime is the best, isn’t it? For us midwesterners, there’s so much we can do now that we can’t do for almost half the year. That includes bike rides! Luckily, we put together a few of our favorite local outdoor biking trails around Northeast Wisconsin,
Xperience Fitness hosts a ton of different classes designed to meet many different needs. Among our most popular classes are Zumba and Aqua Zumba, two dance-focused cardio classes designed to enhance your aerobic strength! Zumba is a pre-choreographed, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness party. The routines
You may be wondering what a micro workout even is. Essentially, a micro workout is a very short and low-intensity exercise meant to maximize your time doing fitness throughout the day. An example would be doing push-ups at commercial breaks during a baseball game you’re