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Top 5 Fitspiration Trends for 2019

We celebrate everything the health and fitness revolution of 2018 has brought. We’ve seen more fitness fanatics wearing advanced technology, people amping up their routines with high intensity interval training (such as MoveStrong), grabbing a mid-day yoga class with coworkers, and an explosion of MMA boxing moves to improve strength and cardio as seen with MOSSA’s […]

Less Sitting, More Moving! NEW Guidelines for Adults & Children

Less Sitting, More Moving! NEW Guidelines for Adults & Children - Sky Fitness Chicago

This blog features article ‘Move More, Sit Less’: U.S. Updates Exercise Guidelines for Adults, Kids written by John Fernandez For the first time in 10 years, the U.S. government has updated its minimum exercise guidelines to help adults, and their kids, achieve the many health benefits of regular physical activity. The exercise recommendations for U.S. adults […]

Annoyed By Back Pain? Try Yoga & Massage Before Popping a Pill

Featured Guest Article Written By Massageholic.com For many people, back pain is just a fact of life – and so are painkillers. But what about alternative remedies? Medication has its place, but there’s no getting away from the fact that it’s just a quick fix. Popping pills won’t treat the underlying cause of your back […]

Lets Fight Childhood Obesity Together!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Conquer Childhood Obesity at Sky Fitness Holiday chocolates, cookies and treats are usually gone after the first week of January. Adults set their fitness goals for the new year and start focusing on their health and wellness. What about our children? In December, Harvard reported that the national childhood obesity problem is set to get […]

4 Exercises That Don’t Put a Lot of Pressure on Your Joints

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Featured writer: Mike Jones Many people find that they are unable to pursue athletic activities after they have experienced joint problems, such as arthritis. It can be discouraging to feel as though you are unable to continue your life in the way you have before. However, it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, […]

Men: Spice Up Your Fitness Regimen this MOVEmber

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Regular exercise is critical for men’s health. Job stress, relationships, family commitments and social engagements are best managed when we have a healthy release and stay active. Developing a well-balanced workout schedule of cardio, group classes, yoga and strength training will improve men’s health as well as have a positive influence on their body […]

August at Sky Fitness: Singles Yoga Night, Zumba Party and More…

[vc_row css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Does anyone else feel like July has gone by in the blink of an eye? Sky Fitness is ready for August with several fun workshops & events! [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2215px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”] Workshops & Events [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_image image=”3408″ align=”center” onclick=”lightbox”][vc_column_text] Mindful Meditation Saturdays [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_image image=”3417″ align=”center” onclick=”lightbox”][vc_column_text] Aerial Yoga Saturdays [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][us_image image=”3392″ […]

Top 7 Benefits of Strength Training

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Strength training used to be thought of as only for the pro or seasoned athletes – especially men. Today, wellness specialists and fitness trainers understand that there so many health, physical and mental benefits that come with adding weights to your workout. We encourage men and women to embrace strength training and include it in […]

Kim’s Healthy Recipe of the Month: Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”3008″ size=”full” align=”center”][vc_column_text] Cookies for breakfast? Yes! You read that correct. Often we find ourselves stuck in a breakfast rut, making the same oatmeal and scrambled eggs several days a week. Have some fun this summer with Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies.  A blog I LOVE, Organize Yourself Skinny, shares this delightful breakfast recipe with us. You can follow […]

Choosing A Summer Diet Plan That’s Right For You

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nothing beats summertime in Chicago! The beautiful weather allows for hiking in local forest preserves, having fun at the beach, or spending all day at a festival in the city. However, for some of us it can be a wake up call. We can’t help but notice the affects that our unhealthy winter habits have had […]