Why Warm Up Before Working Out?

If you’ve ever been to any kind of sporting event, you have probably seen athletes before the game doing warm ups. Whether it’s stretching, jogging, or just basic movements to loosen the body, warming up is vital to maximizing your performance. Not only that, but

How Do I Count My Calories?

Seems like everywhere you go you hear about calorie intake. Calories are constantly thought about by people with intense fitness regimens, but just what is a calorie and how do you count them? Why are they important? We will break down the answers to these

Healthy Recipes – Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 cup coconut milk frozen in ice cube tray 3 Tbsp raw cacao powder 2 Tbsp hemp seeds 1 Tbsp peanut butter ½ to 1 cup almond milk 1 Tbsp maple syrup – (optional) Instructions Combine all ingredients in blender and

Healthy Recipes – Carrot Cake Smoothie

Ingredients 8 walnuts 1 large carrot, roughly chopped (or grated if you don’t have a high-speed blender) Extra finely grated carrot for mixing in, optional 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Sprinkle of nutmeg, freshly grated is EXTRA delicious 2 pitted dates ½–1 cup of liquid, I

Healthy Recipes – Oatmeal Smoothie

Ingredients 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats or quick oats 1 banana chopped into chunks and frozen 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup plus additional to taste 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon

Healthy Recipes – Shells and Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients 4 to 5 cups small cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon vegan or regular butter 1½ tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey* (see note) ½ teaspoon sambal or red pepper flakes

Healthy Recipes – One Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies

Ingredients 2 large carrots (~1 and 1/2 cups; 186g) 2 small red potatoes (~2 cups; 285g) 1 small-medium zucchini (~2 cups; 264g) 2 red peppers (~2 cups; 248g) 1 head broccoli (~1 and 1/2 cups; 80g) 13 ounces (368g) Smoked Italian Turkey or Chicken Sausage

Healthy Recipes – Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad with Hummus

Ingredients 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup Cooked Red Quinoa 4 Persian Cucumber sliced 2 tomatoes cut into wedges 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1 cup feta in brine cut into cubed 1/2 cup crushed Castelvetrano olives

Healthy Recipes – Thai Chicken Lunch Bowl

Ingredients ¾ cup uncooked rice 2 chicken breasts 12-16 oz total 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 6 cups vegetables cut into bite-sized pieces (broccoli and carrots are common) 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup all natural peanut butter 1.5 tablespoons seasoned rice

Healthy Recipes – Cold Sesame Noodles

Ingredients 4 oz whole wheat spaghetti uncooked 1 zucchini medium-sized; spiralized 2 carrots spiralized or shredded 2 cups chickpeas 15 or 19 oz can, drained & rinsed; note 2 Green onions to garnish Sesame seeds to garnish For almond butter sauce: ¼ cup almond butter

Healthy Recipes – Turkey Taco Bowls

Ingredients ¾ cup brown rice (uncooked; may be swapped for quinoa or long-grain white rice) ⅛ tsp salt 1 lime (zested) ¾ lb lean ground turkey 2 tablespoons of any store-bought taco seasoning ⅔ cup water Pico de gallo 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved) 1

Healthy Recipes – Frittata Egg Muffins

Ingredients 6 eggs (large or medium) ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 3/4 cup chopped spinach (baby or normal Spinach, or similar leafy greens) 1/2 cup diced red capsicum / bell pepper 8 cherry tomatoes , quartered (Note 1) ½ cup shallots , finely

Healthy Recipes – Green Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 cups spinach frozen 1 medium banana frozen 1 cup fruit of choice Optional add-ins: protein powder, bee pollen, collagen, etc. Instructions Put ingredients into a blender. Start blending on low speed and increase to high. Blend on

Healthy Recipes – Berry & Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients 3/4 cup yogurt (plant-based, plain yogurt, or Greek yogurt) 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries) 1 tsp maple syrup 1 tbsp granola 1/2 tbsp coconut flakes (optional) Instructions Wash the berries, and if some are too big, chop them into smaller pieces. Add

Reasons to Upgrade to Orange Card

The Xperience Fitness Orange Card is our most popular membership and it has the best value of all of our membership options. For just $39.99 per month, you can unlock a world of benefits not available with our Core or Fit plans. Here, we will

9 Ab Workouts to do at Home (or at the gym)

In this blog, we’ll cover 9 ab workouts you can do at home or at your gym. Getting washboard abs is something so many people strive for, but achieving this look is one of the hardest things to do in the gym. It requires a

What is the Importance of a 3D Body Scan?

You may have seen or heard about the 3D body scanners in our fitness clubs, but perhaps you haven’t used one or haven’t learned much about them. Why bother seeing a 3D animated image of what you already see every day? Keep reading to learn

Tips For Maximizing Your Outdoor Workout

With the warm season in full swing, more and more people are taking their workouts outdoors. And we can’t blame them! Nothing feels better than an outside run with the wind blowing through your hair. That said, there are some things you should remember if

Benefits of Bringing a Guest to the Gym

When you sign up for the Xperience Fitness Orange Card, you unlock a new world of benefits, including guest privileges. Orange Card holders can bring one friend or family member any time they come to any Xperience location. But why is this a big deal

Healthy Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

When the summer season is around the corner, you know Father’s Day isn’t far away. No matter your dad’s age, there are some easy, healthy ways for you to celebrate with Pops. Whether you’re up for a round of golf or just want to stand

9 Benefits of HIIT Classes

You may have heard about high-intensity interval training (HIIT), but if you haven’t experienced a HIIT class, you probably don’t know all of the benefits. With T2 HIIT classes at Xperience Fitness, you will put your body through a rigorous but efficient workout with a

Why Walking On Your Lunch Break is Good For You

We all know that crashing feeling we get when 2:00 in the afternoon rolls by during the workday. You only have a few hours left but time just seems to drag. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a little energy boost for the back half

9 Benefits of the Xperience Fitness Orange Card

1) Team Training Xperience Fitness is an ever-growing and evolving gym. We tailor our services to the needs and desires of our clients because that’s what makes us succeed. New in 2022 is Team Training, otherwise known as T2 for short. Team Training is a

5 Ways To Help Anxiety

There is no sure-fire way to treat or cure anxiety. Anxiety disorders are best managed through different channels depending on the individual. Mental health is just as important as physical health, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to care for your mind instead of