Motivation
How MyZone Improves Your Workout, and Your Results
Myzone Effort Points, or MEPs, are more than a gamification of your fitness routine. MEPs quantify the intensity of your effort – something that’s hard for people to accurately judge, yet it’s critical to the effectiveness of your workout.
Read MoreHow Busy Execs and Bosses Manage a Training Schedule
We asked our busiest clients how they can make time to strengthen, nourish, tone and tend to their bodies. They had some surprising answers! Read this – and grab an extra gym bag (or sports bra!) before you head out the door. That way, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running and show your fitness goals who’s boss!
Read MoreMake Time to Exercise – For Your Business & Your Health
If you’re the boss, chances are you’re surrounded by younger, more energetic people – and it’s up to you to direct their energy. In other words, you need to work strong and long. Good news: you CAN do it.
Read MoreBefore and After: Weight Loss Transformation!
Initially, Valerie’s goal was weight loss – 20 kg by her birthday – but she soon realized other side effects (good ones!).
Read MoreWhat Would You Tell Your Best Friend About Your Fitness Routine?
Do you want to bring a friend to your favorite class? We offer a few “bring a guest” passes to our clients each month. Please let us know if you would like to refer someone.
Read MoreIt's OK to (Stop and) Re-Start a Fitness Routine
I tell returning clients to be realistic. If you take 3 weeks off, you’re going to lose momentum. If you take 3 months off, you’re going to lose some muscle tone, strength, stamina…but the minute you come back to your strength and conditioning routine, you’ve reversed that momentum.
In other words, you’re back on track but the minute you return to training – and with a good coach, you’ll make the most of your return to training.
Read MoreLooking for New Ways to Meet Your Goals and Have FUN?
What’s new at Tighten Up? Almost everything! New equipment, technology, trainers…we’re having more fun than ever and so are our clients. Come see for yourself! What’s REALLY New at Tighten Up? Really, quite a LOT! The studio is lighter and brighter and the music is even better than before. It’s a more comfortable, fun, and motivating…
Read MoreStart Your Successful Fitness Journey Today
I was recently asked what advice I’d give to someone starting their fitness journey. This couldn’t have come at a better time than when a lot of people are trying to get into shape for the holidays. I ended up with 7 things one can do to start a successful fitness journey. Without wasting any…
Read MoreMY 6 TIPS TO FIND MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE
Start the new year with a new you! After the holidays are over we are back to our daily routines; work, commitments, and timetables. Gone are the days of endless feasts on minced pies, mulled wine, and delicious roast dinners. What is left is the reality of our scale likely to show a bigger number than before.…
Read More10 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
1. Strength Training Should Be Part of EVERY Program While the best program for you will be unique to your goals, every single good program should include some sort of strength training. Building and maintaining lean muscle helps to boost your metabolism, corrects muscular imbalances and creates the strength that’s needed to perform any movement…
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