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Infographic – Essential Foods You Should Always Stock in Your Kitchen

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated and neither does your grocery list. By stocking your kitchen with healthy and delicious foods, you can more quickly achieve your fitness, weight, and health goals. (Even when you get a midnight hankering for chocolate!) The Fridge Drink Shelf Hydration is key! Women should try to drink 11.5 cups of water a day, while men need to sip 15.5 cups of H2O each day. Green tea is a healthy way to get your caffeine hit for the day, and almond milk is the perfect base for a healthy smoothie. Water Green Tea Almond Milkat Bin Meat Bin Focus on lean meats that give you lots of protein without much unhealthy fat. Chicken and tuna offer low calories in exchange for lots of protein. Chicken Tuna Lean Beef Salmon Vegetable Bin Colorful and crunchy, vegetables are filled with antioxidants, crucial vitamins, and fiber. Enjoy your veggies raw with hummus, toss them in a salad, or grill them in olive oil and garlic for a great side to your entrée. Bell peppers Kale Broccoli Carrots Fridge Hodgepodge No fridge is complete without a carton of eggs. Eggs offer filling protein as well as vitamins A, B2, Read the full article…

Are Weekends Stalling Your Health and Fitness Goals?

It’s Easy to Find Yourself Drinking Away Your Calories on a Friday Night! By Hayley Eglash Today’s nugget of thought is about considering how what you do on 2/7 days of the week affects the other 5/7 days. In other words, let’s talk about how your weekends may be impacting your physical and mental progress during the week. We all like to let loose on the weekends, but between catching up on your fav shows and hanging out with friends, it’s easy to treat yourself to more than a few big meals and even find yourself drinking calories by the hundreds at the trendy brewery, fancy winery, or your favorite hole-in-the-wall bar! I will start off with my own experience in this department before spewing off advice. For the last four years, I have been lifting weights consistently, most recently at my beloved EōS Fitness, and eating what I would consider pretty healthy! This was especially true during the week. As I am in my late 20’s, I want to have fun on the weekends. However, I began to notice just how much “fun” I was having. Eating dinner out on a Friday night would somehow inevitably turn into a Read the full article…

EōS Fitness Flexes Expansion Muscle

EōS Five New Locations Planned for Florida PHOENIX (Jan. 3, 2019) – EōS Fitness, a leader in the fitness industry with their High Value Low Price (HVLP)® gyms, today announced it plans to open five new locations in Tampa, Florida later this year. With over 30 locations in Arizona, California and Nevada, EōS Fitness is known for its affordable fitness membership options and full suite of amenities. The five new locations will be the first EōS Fitness facilities to open outside the Southwestern and Western U.S. “We see a need for more accessible fitness options in Florida,” said Rich Drengberg, CEO of EōS Fitness. “With a growing population, there’s a great opportunity to introduce our high-quality fitness facilities and full range of amenities to gym-goers in Tampa and throughout the state.” Averaging 50,000 square feet of fitness space at each location, EōS Fitness offers signature amenities for members including “The Yard,” its green turf functional training area featuring a large, open space for battle rope and weighted sled workouts. Other signature amenities include the MOVEōS Cinema, where movies are played on a big screen in a theater-like setting during workouts and a variety of cardio equipment is available.. There is Read the full article…

6 Tips For Healthy Eating This Holiday Season

Let’s face it, the holidays are the enemy of fat loss and personal fitness.  In fact you’re probably already thinking about some type of delicious cheesecake or pineapple upside-down cake or some other remarkable dessert.  Perhaps you’re wondering, “How am I going to make it thru to January 1st without completely undoing all of my most recent hard work in the gym?”. If you’re already worried about how to stay away from all the treats and sweets, we have some expert advice for you. The director of clinical dietetics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn, Jennifer K. Nelson explains that the key to a maintaining your current level of fitness and personal health during the holidays does not have to involve avoiding any one particular meal or dessert. Instead, Jennifer explains that you should focus on potion control and a type of “normalcy” to your daily exercise and eating habits. 6 Tips to Maintain Your Fitness Thru the Holidays 1). Never starve yourself in an attempt to make up for it later Begin your day with your usual breakfast if you want to get your thanksgiving off to the best start. Starving yourself or eating too little in the Read the full article…

Fitness Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona

Choosing a gym in Scottsdale, Arizona can be a tough decision. Do you want plenty of free weights? Lots of resistance machines? Or maybe you are looking for other amenities, such as childcare or group fitness classes. Many gyms are small and often specialized, which leaves you picking and choosing between different amenities, and sacrificing some needs or wants over others. At EOS Fitness, you won’t have to choose. Besides offering top of the line fitness equipment, they have a wide range of amenities catered to match every gym-goers tastes. Whether you are a parent, a busy businessman or woman, or someone training for a race or other athletic event, EOS Fitness has amenities designed to boost your gym experience. Locker Rooms Squeezing a workout into your busy schedule can be a challenge. But the locker rooms at EOS Fitness make it easy to go from work to working out and back in a flash. Store a change of clothes in a locker and hit the showers when you’re done, and you’ll be back to business in no time. Childcare If you’re a parent, you know how tough it can be to schedule any time for yourself. But working out Read the full article…

3 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep It Off in 2016

Gym With ChildCare, Spin Classes, Personal Training in Palm Springs, CA

Summer is here! With all the cloudy and cool weather we’ve been having, it feels more like November than May or June. But nonetheless, the season is upon us. And by the season we mean active lifestyles, getting outdoors, sporting that bikini or those swim trunks with as much confidence as possible. You probably made a fitness resolution, oh…about six months ago. How did that work out for you? Let’s cut to the chase. “Someday” is not a day of the week. At EoS Fitness, we offer accessible pricing so your someday can be today! It’s time to get started. When it comes to gyms in Palm Springs, CA, we are your destination and your answer.

Fitness Centers in Peoria, Arizona – EOS Fitness

With gyms and workout centers popping up on every corner, choosing the one that’s right for you may seem like a difficult task. But many of these gyms offer little besides basic workout equipment. Some are small and cramped, which means that your workout is controlled by the equipment available at the time of day that you can visit. What you want is to choose a location that is going to give you the most for your money, including the most space and extra amenities, besides workout equipment While fitness is the name of the game when joining a gym, there are many other things that can help to boost your weight loss and performance in surprising ways. That’s why EOS Fitness offers a variety of great amenities in addition to its wide range of workout equipment. They truly have something for everyone’s lifestyle and fitness interests. Childcare For gym-goers with children, EOS Fitness in Peoria, Arizona offers a fun childcare center. This is a great option for couples with kids looking to workout together, single parents, or any busy moms and dads hoping to squeeze in a little time to take care of themselves. They’ll get to work out Read the full article…

Personal Training Job Fair, Tempe, Arizona

Do You Have What it Takes? Come check out our personal training job fair for EOS Fitness Tempe. Have any friends that are a perfect fit? Be sure to share this post with them on social media!

4 Secrets to a Flat Stomach

Do you want a flat stomach? I don’t know a person who doesn’t! People spend millions, if not billions of dollars, each year in the quest for a flat stomach. Right now there are about 200 or more ab exercise devices out there. There’s the ab do-it, the ab rock-it, the ab roller, the ab dolly, and so many more. You would think that with all of these amazing new products that most people would be walking around with that nice, lean mid-section they’ve always wanted. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Most, if not all of these products, will do little or nothing to flatten your stomach. And that’s because these exercise contraptions cannot eliminate the layer of fat that lies on top of your abs. In order to be successful at thinning your waistline you must have a basic under standing of how the ab muscles function and how your body burns fat. The first thing that needs to be understood is the difference between fat and muscle. Fat is excess calories and is primarily stored in layers on top of muscle tissue. Muscle is made up of fibers that contract or shorten to produce movement. Fat cannot turn Read the full article…

5 Dumbbell Exercises You Can’t Afford to Skip in the Gym

Working out with dumbbells is an absolute must. They can be easier on your joints than their barbell equivalent – allowing for more natural movement – since each side can be moved independently of the other. Dumbbells can also be safer than barbells when you’re training solo and don’t have a spotter. They’re at every single EOS Fitness gym location and should absolutely incorporate them into your workout. Today we introduce the 5 Dumbbell exercises you can’t afford to skip in your solo gym workout: The Alternated Biceps Curl is a great way to improve your biceps and forearms. The exercises vary, but a common element is the curling motion: The weight is raised until the forearms are vertical, while the elbows and upper arms stay close to the body. There are multiple variations that you can use: raising both dumbbells at the same time; keeping your palms facing each other throughout the movement for a hammer variation; limiting your movement to halfway up for a concentrated version; or using a preacher curl pad. The Triceps Kickback boosts your triceps, which assist the chest in virtually every pushing movement. You’ll need to rest one knee on a flat bench, and Read the full article…

Benefits of Gyms in Scottsdale AZ

Leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important goals that you can have, and part of being healthy is getting an adequate amount of exercise. In today’s modern world where many people lead sedentary lives sitting behind desks and computer screens all day, it is essential to make sure that you set aside time specifically for exercising. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, though. Sure, you can try to work out at home on your own, but there are certain advantages that working out at gyms in Scottsdale AZ have over working out at home.

4 Fun Cardio Workouts

4 Fun Cardio Workouts Group participation or personal training are both excellent modes of obtaining fitness, dependent upon your unique circumstances.  Free consultations to review your goals, dreams and anxieties about your fitness are extremely helpful to get you off the dime. The following are four exercise workout regimen that really work and never disappoint: Belly Dance is a form of dance with ancient roots and a timeless beauty. It crosses all boundaries – age, race, religion, size, shape, even sexual gender.  It is seductive and an exercise.  The dance has descended from tribal dances that traditionally were handed down from woman to woman within their family as training for strength, fertility and childbirth.The health benefits amaze as you learn to isolate and move each muscle independently of the others, and learning this dance is priceless. What you can expect: A smaller waistline, Flatter tummy, Tighter, firmer buttocks, Limber joint movements, Isolated individual muscle control, Healthier heart, Heightened self-confidence   Zumba Zumba floor exercises prepare you for a more methodical workout with thorough cardiovascular points.  Zumba is a Latin and U.S. dance music-based self and group exercise to get each person enlivened and into the spirit of moving their body. Read the full article…

How Much Exercise is Too Much?

How Much Exercise is Too Much? Too much of a healthy thing can’t be bad, can it? The answer is yes! Even something like exercise can be unhealthy when you do it too frequently or in excess. Although physical activity helps prevent heart disease and aids at keeping you at a healthy weight, doing it too much has the opposite effect. Recommendations The recommendations for how much you should exercise vary based on your age. For instance, children between the ages of six and 17 should get physical activity each and every day. It’s recommended that a child gets at least one hour of exercise per day. A majority of a kid’s exercise should be aerobic such as a moderate-intensity activity like brisk walking. A vigorous-intensity activity like running should be one at least three days per week. Activities that strengthen bones and muscles should be done at least three days per week. Adults between the ages of 18 and 64 need at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week in addition to two or more days of muscle strengthening weekly. Adults may opt to get one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity Read the full article…

4 Workouts to try this Spring

Winter is coming to an end. For many, Spring is clearly a time for a change in appearance, creating a better body for those upcoming, hot Summer months.  For others, it is purely about the many health benefits of exercise than it is about what they look like, though, this is an appreciated plus. Working out should be a part of everyone’s daily regiment, whether it be in the form of dance, running, swimming or weight lifting. By summer time, anyone who seriously takes up the habit of working out may very well see an improvement in their overall health and physique. 4 Workouts to Try This Spring First and foremost, practicing mindfulness during a work out will provide personal motivation through concentrated attentiveness to what exercises are being performed at any given moment. Mindfulness is simply the art of paying deliberate attention to what is being done in the moment, providing extra motivation to get through it. Here are some work out options to try this spring: 20 Minute Walk Tai Chi Yoga Swimming 20 Minute Walk Walking can do wonders for an individual’s long term energy level and can also help develop a stronger physical and mental endurance. Read the full article…

Healthy Pi Day

If there’s one day worthy of a celebration, it’s Pi Day.  Observed on March 14th (3/14, as in 3.14, the first significant numbers in the mathematical constant pi), the celebration is as much about the pastry as it is about mathematics.  Mathletes and foodies alike commemorate the occasion by enjoying a slice of their favorite pie. But what about the fitness lovers looking to indulge in a on this holiday? If you’re vigilant,  you can maintain during any holiday and you don’t have to sacrifice healthy eating to celebrate this Pi Day.  There are many healthy versions of this sweet treat which will fit into every eating plan.  For those who adhere to paleo, gluten-free, vegan, and clean eating lifestyles, you can have your pie and eat it too! Paleo Chocolate Pie For the crust: Into food processor, with blade attachment, add: 1 cup raw walnuts or pecans 5 soft, pitted organic dates dash salt 1 tsp ground cardamom Puree until fine crumbs form, and press into bottom and sides of a 9” pie pan. For the filling: In food processor with blade attachment, combine: 3/4-1 cup coconut cream, removed from 2 chilled cans coconut milk (the cream settles at Read the full article…

Weight Lifting: Determining Fact from Myth

Determining Fact from Myth in Weight Lifting You see people on the television who compete in weight lifting competitions and they have extremely ripped bodies. Then you hear that the best way to lose weight is to lift weights, but you do not want to look like the people in the bodybuilding competitions. The two visions make it difficult to decide if you really want to lift weights. Keep reading to learn how to determine the facts from the myths in weight lifting.   Fact #1 – Weight Lifting Creates a Lean Physique Despite what you might believe from watching television competitions, lifting weights will create a lean physique. It helps boost your metabolism so your muscles continue to burn after you are done working out.  More importantly, you will not bulk up unless you are taking supplements to help bulk up.   Fact #2 – You Can Work Out More than One Muscle Group Each Day One of the first things that people think of when it comes to working out is that you can only work one muscle group at a time. You will hear bodybuilders talk about working their back or legs by calling them specific body Read the full article…

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks

Just a Few Healthy Super Bowl Snacks The Super Bowl is rapidly approaching. In just a couple of a weeks the world will bare witness to the two best teams in professional football do battle on the gridiron with the dreams of immortality within their grasp. But with this day (which should be a National Holiday) comes all of the calories filled beverages and greasy snacks that have become staples amongst the American football audience. This often become a hindrance to those looking to maintain their New Years resolution to lead a healthier lifestyle. But have no fear, we here at EōS Fitness have provided you with some alternatives to the more popular Super Bowl snacks that help you stay on the path to your fitness goals. All numbers collected from myfitnesspal.com Zucchini Fries Calories: 90 in 4oz Fat: 1 g Protein: 3 g Carbs: 6g Sushi – Avocado Cucumber Rolls Calories: 160 in 6 pieces Fat: 5g Protein: 3g Carbs: 28g    Homemade Artichoke Dip Calories: 180 in one cup Fat: 14 g Protein: 4 g Carbs: 8 g     Beef and Beer Chili Calories: 313 in one serving Fat: 13 g Protein: 26 g Carbs: 26 g   Read the full article…