LAST-MINUTE FITNESS ITEMS YOU CAN GET A FITNESS LOVER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As the holiday season whirls in with its flurry of festivities, finding the perfect gift for the fitness enthusiast in your life can be a daunting task. But fear not, because we've teamed up with the expert trainers at our gym to curate a list of last-minute gifts that will not only add a dash of joy to the season but also contribute to the health and wellness journey of your loved ones. From cutting-edge fitness tech to thoughtful gestures that promote an active lifestyle, our trainers have shared their top picks to make this holiday season one to remember.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN STARTING WEIGHTLIFTING
It all starts with a barbell assessment with one of our USAW-certified coaches! During this one-hour session, a coach will go over the basics of both the snatch and clean and jerk. No experience is required - just make sure to bring comfortable clothes! You can sign up for a barbell session directly from our website.
PHYSICAL LITERACY
Physical literacy is confidence and competence in movement and physical activity. But what kind of movement and physical activity, you may be wondering? The answer is any and all. To become physically literate, one should do the same. Always be open to trying a new activity, scaled to your ability level, as it enhances your ability to continue learning skills and improving/maintaining motor function throughout your life.
SMART GOALS: HOW TO BUILD YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
In order to make a plan for a fitness journey, we must know where we are going, for without a result to build towards, we are just wandering. With a final goal in mind, we can logically work backward from the end and establish our beginning. What steps do we take to get there, and how do we outline our path to our goal?