Here’s a quick visit to two venues for fitness, and some special tips from their experts:
426 Fitness wants YOU
Steve Skitek, manager and trainer at 426 Fitness in Warren, RI said that the average American gains four to seven pounds between Christmas and New Year’s. Here are his top tips for getting in shape and staying in shape (Hint: exercise, exercise, exercise!):
If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and you’re changing your diet, remember that exercise releases endorphins. Endorphins are those hormones that make you feel better and will help you make better decisions if you’re tempted to overeat.
If you like to be active when vacationing—for example, you like to hit the ski slopes—remember that whatever you enjoy doing now, you have to exercise to be able to keep doing it in the future.
Recognize that stress can put on the pounds. Choosing healthy food and exercising helps you manage stress better.
Stay hydrated even though it’s winter. In cold weather you burn as much energy as in the summer.
Exercise builds bone density in men, too. Although people exercise for many reasons, remember that both men and women get osteoporosis.
“We look at clients posturally when they come in,” said Skitek, who has 20 years in exercise training and also oversees the clubs trainers. “We especially look for rounded shoulders, tightening in the lower back and hips out of alignment.” He said that 426 Fitness offers corrective exercise such as Yoga and Pilate’s.
“If you want to be more involved with your health, we’re here for you,” said Mark Lombari, owner of 426 Fitness. The 40,000 square foot fitness center has every type of workout imaginable: an obstacle course, a batting cage for batting practice, a full golf driving range, and the largest rowing studio in New England.
In fact, there’s so much room, Lombari donates 5,000 square feet to the local school district for youth wrestling. Parents can drop off their children at dance or wrestling and spend time exercising, too.
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