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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...