HIIT vs. LISS Workouts

You may have heard about the trendy HIIT and LISS workout routines. HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training and LISS stands for low-intensity steady state. Got it? That should give you a good idea of what these programs are about, but allow us to go

Why Water is Important for Weight Loss

Did you know that something as simple and easy as staying hydrated can help you lose weight? It’s true! Whether you’re trying to lose some weight or not, drinking water is a crucial part of your health. Water is the foundation of life on Earth

What is SilverSneakers?

At Xperience Fitness, we have group classes for everyone! No matter your age or fitness level, we have a spot for you. Specifically, if you are part of our older group of members, we have a class program perfect for you. What is SilverSneakers? Our

Benefits of Bodyweight Training

You may have heard the term bodyweight training thrown around recently. Bodyweight regimens have become increasingly popular for a number of reasons, and we want to quickly break down the benefits of bodyweight training. In fact, bodyweight exercises are a big part of our Team

How Yoga Can Benefit the Mind and Body

Yoga is one of the oldest continuously practiced forms of exercise in existence. Originating about 5,000 years ago, humans have long known about the benefits yoga can have. From improving flexibility to sharpening the mind, yoga is for everyone and can help you in numerous

Healthy Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day always comes in early-mid May, so hopefully the weather is cooperative and you can get outside and do something nice with Mom. If that’s the case, we have a couple of ways you can get outside and spend a healthy day with Mom

Can Protein Powder Help You Lose Weight?

People most often associate protein and protein powders with muscle gains. While that’s a reasonable first assumption, protein is also an important ingredient in a weight loss plan. Protein helps to build stronger muscles which, in turn, helps you burn more calories. This is because

Guide To HIIT Workouts At Home

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become more and more popular over the years. Team Training (T2) here at Xperience Fitness is a comprehensive program that incorporates HIIT to provide the most efficient workout possible. Sometimes, though, you may just want to enjoy the comforts of

Healthy Memorial Day Recipes

Looking for healthy Memorial Day recipes? Look no further! Below we list a few of our favorites for you to enjoy on the unofficial first day of summer. Spinach & Artichoke Dip Ingredients 4 large whole-wheat pitas 1⁄2 Tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 3

Healthy Mexican Recipes For Cinco de Mayo

Feeling festive? We put together to below healthy Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re craving some tacos or a quesadilla, or just need a refreshing margarita, we’ll help! Healthy Chicken Quesadillas Ingredients 1 cup cooked boneless skinless chicken breast 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with

Healthy Recipe – Salmon Burgers

Ingredients For quick-pickled cucumber salad: 1 seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced 2 shallots, thinly sliced ¼ cup white or rice wine vinegar 1 small sprig fresh dill, minced 1 tsp. sugar ¼ tsp. sea salt fresh cracked pepper, to taste For burgers: 1 pound wild-caught

Healthy Recipe – Turkey Chili

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%) 4 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2

Protein-Packed Recipe – Vegan Tofu Bolognese

Ingredients For the pasta 7 oz whole wheat pasta (choose your favorite, wholegrain would be best) 1 tsp olive oil For the tofu 7 oz firm tofu (ideally get fresh tofu from the supermarket) 1 tsp olive oil For the sauce 1 tsp olive oil

10 of Our Favorite Success Stories

Sharing the successes of our clients is our favorite thing to do! At Xperience Fitness, nothing makes us happier than seeing people reach their goals after years of hard work. To celebrate our 10th birthday in 2022, we thought we would share 10 of our

Gyms With A Pool

Looking for some gyms with a pool? Look no further! At Xperience Fitness, we recognize the need for aquatic workouts and understand how good of exercise you can get in the pool. Our pools have open swim hours when guests can swim laps as long

Ways To Help The Earth and Stay Active

Every April, we celebrate Earth day. Carl Sagan once preached the importance of “our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.” Earth is our only home, and it’s one

What Cardio Machine is Best for You?

Cardio workouts often seem like the most daunting exercises in the gym because of their very nature. An intense cardio workout is designed to boost your heart rate to at least 75% of its maximum rate. You might tire more quickly when doing cardio, but

Why is water important for weight loss?

You may not think of water as being a vital part of losing weight, but it just might be. Water is the most essential resource your body requires. You can only survive for a few days without it, after all. But why is water important

Best Ways To Target Belly Fat

Belly fat is one of the most common nuisances people deal with and losing that belly fat is easily one of the most common goals we see in our gyms. Many gymgoers think that just doing core workouts will cut that belly fat away, but

10 Reasons to Get the Xperience Fitness Orange Card

Xperience Fitness has been proudly serving the fitness needs of people throughout Eastern Wisconsin and the Twin Cities for a decade now. It has been a joy for us and we can’t wait to see what the next 10 years bring! To celebrate, let’s go

Healthy Recipe – Spring Celebration Salad

Ingredients 300g Jersey Royal new potatoes , scrubbed clean but not peeled, big ones cut in half 1 mint sprig 2 eggs 200g asparagus , woody stalks removed and saved 50g fresh peas , podded 4 tbsp mayonnaise (see recipe below, or use shop-bought) 1 green apple (we used Granny Smith), cored and finely chopped 3 spring onions ,

Healthy Recipe – Ham Hock and Cabbage Hash

Ingredients 1kg potato , unpeeled and cut into cubes 25g butter ½ Savoy cabbage , shredded 1 onion , thinly sliced 100ml low-sodium vegetable stock 175g ham hock, shredded baked beans and your favourite sauce, to serve Instructions STEP 1 Cook the potatoes in a large pan of salted water until tender, drain, then allow

Healthy Recipe – Chicken Piccata

Ingredients 200g new potatoes , halved or quartered 300g green beans , trimmed 200g spring greens , shredded 2 skinless chicken breasts 3 tsp olive oil 100ml chicken stock or water 1 tbsp drained capers 1 lemon , zested and juiced 2 small garlic cloves , sliced 1 tbsp grated parmesan Instructions STEP 1 Cook the new potatoes in a large pan of boiling

Healthy Recipe – Pasta Primavera

Ingredients 75g young broad beans (use frozen if you can’t get fresh) 2 x 100g pack asparagus tips 170g peas (use frozen if you can’t get fresh) 350g spaghetti or tagliatelle 175g pack baby leeks , trimmed and sliced 1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to serve 1 tbsp butter 200ml tub fromage frais or creme fraiche handful fresh

15 Minute At Home Legs & Glutes Workout

While it’s nice to show off perfectly toned arms and core, you don’t want to skip out on working your lower half. The lower body is where some of your largest and most powerful muscles lie, including the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. Strengthening your body

How To Prepare For HIIT Classes

Short for high-intensity interval training, HIIT, or Team Training (T2) here at Xperience Fitness, is an efficient way to burn tons of calories. It’s also best if you know what you’re getting into. T2 is not for the faint of heart and you should be

Featured Group X Class – Aqua Zumba

The popular Latin dance class goes into the water! It’s a fun “pool party” dance workout with high energy and music that blends the Zumba formula with traditional aqua fitness disciplines to bring you a safe, challenging, water-based workout. It’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and exhilarating. See

Benefits of the Xperience Fitness Kids Club

Xperience Fitness offers something that isn’t all that popular in the gym world. When you’re getting your workout in, we will take the liberty of supervising your little ones in the event you can’t find a sitter. We know your life is hectic and sometimes

March To Good Health

It’s hard to believe that spring is finally here! A long winter can sometimes be difficult to overcome, especially if it forced you to shut down some or all of your fitness routine. Or maybe you’d like to adjust your regimen to account for the