See What Everyone is Talking About- F.I.T.!!

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No workout in recent memory has had the MAC Fitness Training Team as excited as our NEW small group training program, F.I.T.  It combines amazaing, total body, calorie blasting group training sessions with online meal planning, and cardio interval workouts …

“Thanks to Juliann, I was ready to hike the Grand Canyon!!” -Gary D.

Gary and his friend, who also turned 60.

Name:  Gary DeFraia

Trainer:  Juliann Colotti

Training Together For:  About Three Months

Gary Says:  “I want to thank Juliann for the excellent training program to get me in shape for hiking the Grand Canyon for my 60th birthday. It …

Why Don’t You Try… The Bosu??

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In any gym, you will find various equipment that looks appealing, but can be a little intimidating if you aren’t sure how to use it. The Bosu Ball is one of those pieces of equipment. It’s a blue dome-shaped object, …

Our Lucky Personal Training Winner For April!

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Meet Nancy, the winner of 3 Personal Training sessions with Zach, the Plaza’s newest Trainer!  Here they are in their first workout together:

In the month of May, we will be giving away sessions with Jessica at the 9w club, …

Have YOU heard about F.I.T.??

Check out this short video of our MAC Fitness Trainers trying our new Group Training class, F.I.T.!

We just can’t get enough F.I.T., and we know that you’ll love it, too!  We’re doing FREE demo classes for the rest of …

Massage for Athletes

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Whether you are working on building a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger, working to excel in a specific sport, or just trying to keep in shape… massage therapy will assist you in achieving your goals.Massage therapy geared for the athlete

The Show-Off Series- Andrew Shows Off!

This week, I caught Personal Trainer Andrew Mackenzie in the middle of his workout.  Here, Andrew is performing a Suspended Push-up, a really advanced move that isloates the chest while challenging the core like no other push-up.

Enjoy!

Announcing Kettlebell Express With Michelle at the Kingston Plaza!

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For more information, call Kerry at (845)853-7377

Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A Personal Trainer?

Are you passionate about Fitness and helping others?  Do you consider yourself a “People Person”? Have you had experience with customer service?  Do you have a dynamic, outgoing personality?  Are you eager and willing to learn?

If you answered yes …

Has Your New Year’s Resolution Stalled?

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Guess what?  It’s almost April!  That means summer is just around the corner.

And we all know what summer brings- shorts, tank tops, and even -gulp- swimsuits!  Are you ready for that?

Most of us begin every year with a …

Cadence part 2

Hello everyone, In my last blog, I briefly talked about Cadence. Let me go into more detail about the importance of keeping a true realistic cycling cadence during an indoor cycle class. First what is the definition of cadence. Cadence …

The Show-Off Series- Micah Shows Off!!

Last week, I caught  Personal Trainer Micah in the middle of a rockin’ workout.  Check out her amazing core stability and strength as she performs a Stability Ball Pushup with Pike!

Would you like a glimpse into the personal workout …

Group Fitness Schedule – Effective April 2012

Click the link below for a printable version of the April 2012 Group Fitness Schedule

Group Fitness Schedule-April 2012

To read this PDF you’ll need the free Adobe Reader, IF you don’t already have it installed.

(Make note of the free …

Today’s Inspiration

"Nothing is difficult to those who have the will." -Dutch Poet's Society

Is massage better than OTC pain relievers?

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Numerous studies show that massage relieves pain, and there’s no shortage of anecdotal evidence that a good massage can work the kinks out of your muscles and relax your mind and body. In fact, 90 percent of adults believe that

Why Don’t You Try… Foam Rolling!

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I’m sure you’ve seen them in the gym, and probably seen a few of your fellow members using them- those three-foot long black or white cylinders that look like this:

Ever wonder what those are and what they’re for?

Well, …

Therapeutic Massage Might Be Just What You Need

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There are many physical and emotional benefits to therapeutic massage.  Although the physical benefits are easily identified, there are many emotional benefits as well. The emotional benefits might be a little more difficult to recognize.  Massage can help reduce you …

CADENCE CADENCE CADENCE

Hello everyone, I’m Leo, a certified Spinn instructor at MAC fitness.
If you ever taken a spinn class with me, you hear me talk, or I should say preach to the members about keep keeping to the cadence / tempo …

Easing back and neck pain through Kettlebell Training

Many people suffer from chronic back and neck pain including myself. Many people shy away from fitness activities in fear of it causing more pain. However, failure to strengthen these sensitive areas will only create more problems. Kettlebells have been …

Massage for Healthy Bodies, Inside and Out

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It looks like we have some science-y readers out there. Because while some think of massage only as a way to relax and unwind, others are wondering how bodywork can benefit the integumentary (organs like skin, hair and nails), respiratory …