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Get Fit with Britt: Why is strength training important for your fitness routine?
Read full article: Get Fit with Britt: Why is strength training important for your fitness routine?Cardio is cool, but in this month’s “Get Fit with Britt” we’re sharing the importance of adding strength training to your fitness routine.
Get Fit with Britt: How to stay on track with your fitness goals during vacation
Read full article: Get Fit with Britt: How to stay on track with your fitness goals during vacationIf you’re heading out on spring break or planning your summer vacation, we want to make sure you take some health and fitness with you, too!
Virginia Tech experts shares tips on how to stay fit
Read full article: Virginia Tech experts shares tips on how to stay fitA way to avoid the inevitable exercise burnout is to create goals instead, Harden said. “It’s important to self-reflect and be honest with yourself about what goals are realistic to achieve.”
Get Fit with Britt: Learn the benefits of indoor cycling with WSLS Sports Reporter Brooke Leonard
Read full article: Get Fit with Britt: Learn the benefits of indoor cycling with WSLS Sports Reporter Brooke LeonardWelcome to March! We’re getting ready to wrap up the first quarter of 2023, so now is a great time to evaluate your health and fitness goals and determine any adjustments you need to make to stay on track.
Get Fit with Britt | Show your heart some love with this heart-pumping cardio workout
Read full article: Get Fit with Britt | Show your heart some love with this heart-pumping cardio workoutFebruary is American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is coming up, so we’re showing your heart some love with a great cardio and strength workout designed just for you!
Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledge
Read full article: Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledgeWhat mistakes are commonly made by those getting back into working out? And what are best ways to ensure that a New Year's resolution isn’t given up on by March -- or even earlier?
Get Fit with Britt: Age ain’t nothin’ but a number
Read full article: Get Fit with Britt: Age ain’t nothin’ but a numberA strong core helps to support and stabilize your body, so remember to add ab-strengthening exercises to your regular fitness routine to improve your total body strength and move better
Episode 3: ‘Get Fit with Britt’ helps you get abs at home
Read full article: Episode 3: ‘Get Fit with Britt’ helps you get abs at homeA strong core helps to support and stabilize your body, so remember to add ab-strengthening exercises to your regular fitness routine to improve your total body strength and move better
Episode 2: ‘Get Fit with Britt’ from the comfort of your own home!
Read full article: Episode 2: ‘Get Fit with Britt’ from the comfort of your own home!Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial kickoff to summer, and with all the sunny skies and great weather headed our way, you may be looking for ways to get out and get more active.
Episode 1: ‘Get Fit with Britt’ at Brickhouse Health and Fitness
Read full article: Episode 1: ‘Get Fit with Britt’ at Brickhouse Health and FitnessBrittny is at Brickhouse Health and Fitness to talk about how to start (or restart) your fitness journey, incorporate more movement into everyday life and common mistakes for beginners.
Welcome! | It’s time to ‘Get Fit with Britt’
Read full article: Welcome! | It’s time to ‘Get Fit with Britt’In this digital series, Britt brings viewers into her fitness world and explores the ways you can incorporate more movement and healthier choices into your lifestyle. She talks with fitness and nutrition experts in our area and works through some of the challenges and obstacles you may face so you can set yourself up for success.
Roanoke Valley’s newest 5K features community cleanup for Earth Day
Read full article: Roanoke Valley’s newest 5K features community cleanup for Earth DayThe Roanoke Valley’s newest 5K requires you to roll up your sleeves, throw some gloves on and grab a garbage bag. The goal is to get families, friends and coworkers together to pick up trash in honor of Earth Day on April 22.
All the ways a fitness tracker could help you live a healthier lifestyle
Read full article: All the ways a fitness tracker could help you live a healthier lifestyleA fitness tracker might not seem necessary to improving your health, and for some people, it’s probably a take-it-or-leave-it kind of item.
5 reasons why a mini-trampoline could help take your fitness to new heights
Read full article: 5 reasons why a mini-trampoline could help take your fitness to new heightsWorking out at home has been a big trend over these past few years, especially considering the pandemic -- and people who love to exercise have likely been looking for creative ways to keep up an in-house routine.
Reach your 2021 fitness goals without leaving home
Read full article: Reach your 2021 fitness goals without leaving homeSALEM, Va. – Whether it’s in a gym or your living room, achieving your 2021 fitness resolutions starts with setting the right goals. Marissa Salhany, fitness instructor for Kennedy Health and Wellness in Salem, suggests using the S.M.A.R.T. Another tip: gallon water jugs, soup cans, a chair and other items you already have at home can replace fitness equipment. Wellness is a lifelong journey and fitness goes along with that too. She recommends stretching for five to 10 minutes after exercising, drink a lot of water and eat something with some sort of protein.
Roanoke gym studio opens just in time for New Year’s fitness resolutions
Read full article: Roanoke gym studio opens just in time for New Year’s fitness resolutionsROANOKE Va. – Hitting the gym tends to be one of the most popular New Year’s resolution. Therefore, it’s not surprising to spot a crowd at the gym during January. With new ropes weighing 20 pounds more and brand-new equipment still being installed, Ferguson Fitness is ready for the new year. I see them exercising, trying new things, going on adventures, going to races, getting medals.”Coronavirus safety is still on Ferguson’s mind as there are several hand-sanitizer dispensers throughout the facility. Just off Franklin Road and near the Roanoke River, Ferguson plans to host more outside classes, but will also continue online training sessions.
Local woman creates fitness group during pandemic, with members from around the world
Read full article: Local woman creates fitness group during pandemic, with members from around the world10 News caught up with one woman who not only started her own fitness routine, but now has dozens of women around the world following her lead. “If you’ve got somebody there that’s like, ’Have you done your workout today,? Have you done your workout today?’ You’re going to do it, because you don’t want to be the one who said, ’Oh, I skipped today,’” Melissa said. Seeing results posted in the group daily is overwhelming for creator DeAnn Stull. If you would like to join, you can email DeAnn Stull at deannstull@gmail.com.
We tried a bunch of at-home YouTube workouts: Here are 7 we loved especially
Read full article: We tried a bunch of at-home YouTube workouts: Here are 7 we loved especiallyWith COVID-19 cases surging again, perhaps you’re taking a break from the gym. Or maybe you just enjoy at-home workouts, regardless of what’s going on around you. Some people are always be looking for ways to stay active and in shape.