Activation Fitness is super excited to be back helping our clients in the Glenview / Winnetka / Northbrook area improve their health and fitness! Our expansion in January 2020 is proving very helpful to maintain social distance while still having an effective workout. Studies have shown clearly that the stronger and healthier you are, the better your body is equipped to fight off illness. This includes Coronavirus. Don’t let it get you down! We need to be smart and take precautions but we need to stay active, eat healthy, stay strong and enjoy life! At Activation Fitness, our carefully selected...
Comparing Strength Training to Aerobic Exercise
Many people looking to get started on a program to improve their health sometimes ask which is better – aerobics or strength training? The simple answer is both! Strength training and aerobic exercise are both important components in achieving optimal physical fitness. It is necessary to understand their differences and how they work together in providing health benefits. Strength Training and Aerobics are Both Important Aerobic exercise involves activities and exercises that make your heart and lungs work harder than during regular daily activities. Most aerobic exercise keeps your whole body moving continuously and often in a rhythmic pattern. Common...
Glenview Personal Trainer
A much greater emphasis is being placed on health and fitness. Many people would like to see a personal trainer to help them work out. However, choosing a trainer should never be a snap decision. After all, we are talking about personal health – and our health is our most important asset. If you do not feel up to par, your entire life will suffer. That is why selecting the very best personal trainer is a very important decision. A Very Experienced Staff The Chicago metro area has many health centers. Personal trainers are not difficult to find – but...
Taking a Closer Look at Muscle Activation Techniques
Muscle Activation Technique is a new term quickly making its way throughout the exercise/personal training world. Although many athletes and casual exercisers may not be familiar with the phrase, it is a system of training that continues to gain respect and popularity. The main goal of MAT is to identify areas of imbalance in the body and then target the places in need of strengthening. Muscle Activation Technique is still a relatively new system of uncovering imbalances in muscles. It has been around since the 1990s; Dr. Greg Roskopf is generally credited with founding the technique. A superior reputation quickly...
Personal Training for Disabled Individuals
There are many people who want to become fit and improve their health. For some individuals with a disability, they may be confused on how to get started. The most important thing to keep in mind is there is always an activity you can do. You just need to discover the correct one that fits in with your lifestyle and abilities. Today it is easier than ever to find a personal trainer who specializes in working with clients who have a disability. A common question often asked is what are the best exercises and tips for training? Most trainers will...
Workouts for Older Clients
It is never too late in life to begin an exercise program. In fact, staying active can keep you feeling and looking your best at any age. An active lifestyle is especially important seniors. Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes. It also offers the benefits of better balance, flexibility, endurance and strength. Just like their younger counterparts, seniors should check with their personal physician before embarking on a new exercise program. Exercise Benefits Those of All Ages Aerobic activities are great because they help older adults burn calories, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This exercise...
What to Eat Before or After Working Out
For optimum health it is imperative you fuel your body properly. This is especially important right before or after working out. If you do not eat appropriately before a workout session, you will not be able to train with maximum intensity. Think of yourself as a car with no gasoline in the tank. You will not have enough energy to complete a solid workout. Fuel Up Before Your Workout Most fitness experts suggest eating around two hours before exercising. The first thing to make sure you do is drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Then consume some healthy complex...
Total Body Strength Training
Many people interested in fitness have different goals. Some want to increase their stamina, enabling them to run faster and further. Improving their level of endurance will also help in other ways. It will make everyday tasks more manageable, such as walking upstairs, and give a person more energy for work. In addition to more stamina, a large amount of the population is very interested in increasing their overall strength. Strength Training Classes are a Great Option Total Body Strength Training is becoming more prevalent at gyms nationwide. If you check out the offerings at most fitness centers you will...
An Outstanding Fitness Gym in Glenview
The number of Americans taking better care of themselves grows each day. This is a very positive trend to see in our society. Millions of us now closely monitor our diets and exercise regularly. More people than ever before frequently visit their local health club or neighborhood gym. Membership to a gym is now becoming more common as the population actively takes more of a role in their heath. Activation Fitness in Glenview is Top of the Line This is also true in the large metropolitan Chicago area. There are many options available to those looking for a fitness gym....
What is the best type of shoe for YOU
What shoes should I wear? Are you a runner? Are you trying to start up a running program? And what about for walking? Do the same rules apply? As a personal training studio in Glenview, we often get asked what are the best shoes for working out. I’ll start to unravel some of these questions and help you develop your own answers. Most likely you have heard the debate: traditional vs. minimalist style running shoes. Many of the articles are very black and white in what they think is best for everyone. The bottom line is this: It depends on...
Low Back Pain- Improving Strength and Mobility of the Hips
As a personal training studio specializing in Muscle Activation Techniques in the North Shore, people often come to us asking to help them with their low back pain. Low back pain is frequently cited as the #1 area for chronic and acute pain in adults. A huge component of low back pain is understanding how interrelated trunk motion is with hip mobility and strength. The Lumbar Spine (lower 5 vertebrae) can only rotate about 5-10 degrees in each direction (left/right). When rotating the “trunk”, most of that movement is coming from the hip joints (pelvis rotating on a “fixed” femur...
Exercising the Right Way: Do Children Know Best?
As fitness and exercise specialists, we want to do what is best for our bodies not not only get in “shape” for now, but to exercise for life and longevity. It is often said that we can learn a lot from our children. So what can we learn from them when it comes to working out? When I watch my kids playing just for fun, it seems like they can run forever. But when they get tired or stub their toe, what do they do? They stop. They rest. They have mommy or daddy hold them until the pain goes...