Healthy Recipe – Buffalo Chicken Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 larger breasts 1 cup onion finely chopped 1 cup celery finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon garlic finely minced 1 cup carrot cut in small coins 2 cups yukon gold potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes 1 cup yukon gold potatoes cut in half so that you can remove them at the end (about 1 large potato)

Healthy Recipe – Protein Brownies

Ingredients 2/3 Cup Almond Flour 1 scoop Whey NRG Protein chocolate flavor 1 ½ Cups Chocolate chips ½ Cup Coconut oil 2/3 Cup Coconut sugar 2 Eggs ½ Tsp Vanilla extract Cooking spray Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8”x8” square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix together the almond

3 Ways To Stay Stress-Free During The Holidays

The holiday season is supposed to be a time to relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life. You’re supposed to enjoy time with family and reflect on what a year it’s been. But what if the holidays just bring more stress than

How To Set An Effective New Year’s Resolution

If you’re like many other Americans, you have probably fallen short on your New Year’s resolutions in the past. You get all excited to make changes to your life, then by Valentine’s Day you’ve abandoned your goals. This happens because people don’t know how to

How Orange Card Can Help You Meet Your New Year’s Goals

The new year is upon us again. Crazy, doesn’t it feel like it’s still 2020? Nope, 2022 is here and it’s time to get to work on those new year’s resolutions. Setting personal goals at the beginning of a new year is a good, symbolic

Featured GroupX Class – Cycling & Spin Classes

6 REASONS WHY A SPIN CLASS SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT WORKOUT Have you ever considered a spin class for your next workout? Cycling is an activity that is typically enjoyed outdoors. But, if you live in an area where cycling is not accessible or safe,

What Are the Benefits of Kickboxing?

Combat training is a unique and enjoyable form of working out. It’s also something the average gymgoer probably hasn’t done a whole lot of. At Xperience Fitness, you can get involved in our combat classes and learn more about what we have to offer here!

How Pool Workouts Can Ease Joint Pain

If you suffer from arthritis or some other kind of joint pain, you know how difficult it can be to get your workout in. What if there was an easier way to exercise that didn’t put so much stress on your joints? Let us introduce

Fitness Gift Guide

Thinking about giving the gift of fitness this holiday season? Great idea! If someone you know has been working on their physical fitness, we’re sure they would appreciate some fitness-oriented gifts this holiday season. Sometimes, however, giving the gifts like these can send the wrong

Healthy Holiday Recipe – Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients 2 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds 1 (10 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped  3 large cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  1 ¼ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 medium onion, halved and sliced  1

Healthy Holiday Recipe – Cauliflower Stuffing

Ingredients 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions finely diced 2 sticks celery 3/4 cup chopped mushrooms 5 cups cauliflower florets 1 1/2 cups ground pork 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 tbsp fresh sage 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 eggs 1/2 tsp pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit Start by removing the stalk of the cauliflower and breaking the head up

Healthy Recipe – Apple Cider Latte

Ingredients Apple Cider Latte: 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strong, brewed coffee) 3 ounces apple cider 1/2 cup milk (skim or oat milk work best) 1 Tablespoon maple syrup’ Fall Spiced Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Instructions

Healthy Recipe – Gingerbread Protein Drink

Ingredients 8 oz. milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix 3 pumps sugar-free Gingerbread Syrup (in the absence of this use 1/8 tsp ginger + a pinch of nutmeg + a drop or two of maple extract) Instructions For a

Why is weight loss so hard?

If you have ever set out to lose some weight, chances are it didn’t happen overnight. Weight loss is an increasingly common goal amongst Americans yet it remains one of the hardest feats to accomplish, depending on the specifics of your individual goals. Weight loss

5 Tips For Better Nutrition And Weight Loss

Losing weight requires a lot of dedication and effort, but if you don’t make nutritional changes, you will find that progress is hard to achieve. Eating right is arguably even more important than exercising when it comes to weight loss, especially if you have big

What is the most effective weight loss diet?

There are seemingly never-ending questions surrounding weight loss. And there are even more answers than questions. As to the question in this post’s title, you will get a range of answers depending on where you go. While there are plenty of good diets recommended for

How HIIT Can Burn Calories AFTER Your Workout

If you’re not familiar with HIIT (short for high-intensity interval training), let us quickly explain it to you. HIIT, called Team Training or T2 here at Xperience Fitness, is an exercise routine designed to burn tons of calories in a short amount of time. T2

Managing Cold & Flu Season With Fitness

With cold and flu season approaching again, it’s time to prepare yourself as much as possible. In addition to a flu shot and keeping your vitamin levels intact, it’s important to stay on top of your fitness. Believe it or not, staying active can actually

How Red Light Therapy Works

Red light and near-infrared light promote healthy skin cell function, which helps you to look younger, heal faster, and feel better overall. But how does it work? What really is red light therapy? Keep reading here and we’ll have the answers for you! Can Cryotherapy

What Is BodyPump?

BodyPump is one of the most popular Group X classes at all Xperience Fitness locations. Group classes are great ways to get more involved at your gym, learn new exercises, and meet new people. But what is BodyPump and what makes it so attractive? Keep

MyZone Belt – The Blue Zone

During any sort of moderately intense workout, you will probably see your MyZone app putting you somewhere in the yellow or red zone. These zones signify that your heart rate is significantly raised from its resting level. The blue zone, meanwhile, is showing that you

Benefits of Working Out in the Cold

It may seem counterintuitive, but exercising outside in the winter can actually have great benefits for your health. While you should keep your weight lifting inside, you might want to consider an occasional outdoor run this winter. Why? Keep reading to find out. Get Seven

Why You Should Consider Personal Training

Nobody truly accomplishes anything alone. Somewhere along the line, you have probably had help from someone, whether you knew it or not. If you have ambitious goals and think you could use a little extra help in reaching them, working with a personal trainer might

How To Get More Protein On A Vegan Diet

Anyone on a vegan diet knows that the restrictions can make things tricky at the grocery store or at a restaurant. One of the biggest challenges faced by those on a vegan diet is finding proper sources of protein. Why is protein important though? Mostly

5 Healthy Snacks to Bring Hunting

Hunting season is upon us. If you’re an avid hunter, you know your days can be spent waiting around with not much to do for hours at a time. If you go long enough without seeing a worthy deer, you’re probably going to get hungry.

Small Workout Changes To Help You Lose Weight

You might be finding it difficult to get over your weight loss plateau. Have you been having trouble getting past the same roadblocks? Can’t drop that extra five pounds to hit your goal? You might want to make some tweaks to your workout. Check out

Healthy Recipe – Keto Butternut Squash & Parmesan Dip

Ingredients 2 cups butternut squash, roughly chopped (about 10 oz) 2 tbs olive oil Salt and black pepper 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tsp garlic paste, or minced garlic ½ cup shredded Parmesan 1-2 tbs heavy cream, as needed Fresh parsley, to garnish Instructions

Healthy Thanksgiving Side – Beet & Apple Salad

Ingredients 4 large beets (2 1/2 pounds) 5 thyme sprigs ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)  Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup apple-cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish ⅓ cup salted pistachios (chopped) 1 green apple (thinly

Healthy Crockpot Recipe – Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 large onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins 2 stalks celery, sliced 4 tsp. sprigs fresh thyme 4 tsp. sprigs fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

Healthy Tailgating Recipe – Buffalo Hummus

Ingredients 2 cans garbanzo beans, 1 can drained 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 3 – 4 tablespoons tahini the juice of 1 lemon Olive oil Instructions Combine 1 can drained garbanzo beans and 1 can un-drained (with liquid) in a food