All articles in: Fitness Journal

Why You Shouldn’t Skip The Last 5 Minutes of Class

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... Read More

5 Best Bodyweight Exercises

Bodyweight exercises are great because they don’t require any equipment and can quite easily be done whenever and wherever. Strength... Read More

Are you wearing the right shoes at the gym?

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... Read More

Healthy Road Trip Snacks

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... Read More

How to become a morning fitness person

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... Read More

6 Week 6 Pack

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... Read More

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How to Stay Cool While Exercising

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... Read More

How to Find Your BMR

A complete fitness lifestyle is more than just eating right and working out. To stay as informed as possible, you should keep your basal... Read More

Fireworks Displays in 2022

Every Independence Day brings the spectacle of fireworks. No matter how old you are, there’s nothing more awe-inspiring than bright... Read More

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What is the 12-3-30 Workout?

The 12-3-30 workout is a pretty straightforward and beneficial way to get exercise. It involves setting your treadmill incline to 12, its... Read More

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What is Intermittent Fasting?

What is intermittent fasting? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like. But that answer isn’t helpful. Intermittent fasting, or... Read More

5 Reasons Why Form Is Important In Exercise

Proper form does more than just make people look good. It’s highly beneficial and essential. It’s the reason you hear commentators... Read More

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The Importance of a Cool Down Period

Unless your workout takes place in the Arctic Ocean, your body will get hotter as you exercise. Your heart beats faster and your sweat... Read More

5 Outdoor Workouts You Can Do This Summer

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... Read More

10 fitness myths debunked

10 Fitness Myths Debunked

If there’s one thing the pandemic taught us, it’s that misinformation runs rampant. The realm of fitness is not immune to that,... Read More

Is artificial sweetener worse than sugar?

Too much sugar is a bad thing, that isn’t a surprise. So, a common solution people find is replacing it with artificial sugar... Read More

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How to stay active while camping

Camping is a hallowed American tradition every summer. There’s nothing like packing up the family for a weekend with nature, good... Read More

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How to stay active while injured

If you have sprained an ankle or done something more serious like required back surgery, you know that staying active can be a huge... Read More

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Local Outdoor Biking Trails

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... Read More

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Dance Cardio Classes Near Me

Xperience Fitness hosts a ton of different classes designed to meet many different needs. Among our most popular classes are Zumba and Aqua... Read More

What are the Benefits of a Micro Workout?

You may be wondering what a micro workout even is. Essentially, a micro workout is a very short and low-intensity exercise meant to... Read More

HIIT vs. LISS

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... Read More

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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... Read More

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... Read More

Benefits of Bodyweight Training

You may have heard the term bodyweight training thrown around recently. Bodyweight regimens have become increasingly popular for a number... Read More

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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... Read More

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... Read More

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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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More