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It’s that time of year again. Everyone is ready to eat healthier and get back into an exercise routine. Sadly, 36% of people break their resolutions by January’s end, according to researchers at the University of Scranton, with only 8% achieving their goals. Don't encourage the same outcome for yourself! Change the statistic this year and make 2021 your be… Read Article

Let’s Reflect on Something Good From 2020, Shall We? With 2020 long gone, and 2021 finally and happily upon us, it’s easy to look back and chalk up the year 2020 as a loss… Don’t! Although we can probably all agree that there’s much negativity to remember, don’t forget all the good that came from the 2020 struggle… Ne… Read Article

It’s that time of the year again—the time when you’re motivated to make a change and stick to it. However, that motivation can easily wither away as the new year becomes, well, not so new anymore. Diet and fitness changes are among the most common New Year’s resolutions, and it comes as no surprise that it’s one of the busiest times for gyms. There… Read Article

7 Reasons to Join a Gym | Genesis Health Clubs Let’s face it: shuffling along on the “deadmill” in your basement and doing the same fitness videos in your living room over and over again just isn’t that fun. Joining a gym would give you access to more equipment and classes, along with a sense of community, but is a Genesis Health Clubs membership right for you? Here are seven reasons everyone shoul… Read Article

The holiday season is a difficult time for people to continue with their healthy diet and exercise regimen. With the cold weather, cozy indoors, holiday gatherings, and delicious food, weight gain can happen to anyone thanks to a little festivity and a lot of indulgences. Even though it’s hard to resist temptations around you, there are some helpful tips to avoid holiday weight gain. Exercise In Th… Read Article

Do you wish you were a morning person? Do you wish you could wake up with energy so that you can fit in a good sweat session or spend some quality time with the fam before work?   Stop wishing! If you long for the day where you wake up to chirping birds and actually enjoy it, it’s time to make some changes so that waking up becomes easy. Here are some tips to help you become that mo… Read Article

The holidays are coming and we couldn't be more excited! Now, more than ever, quality time and happier conversations are much needed to get us through the last of 2020.   Along with all the laughter and cheer, the holidays bring ever-tempting sweet treats and giant portions. If you are trying your best to enjoy the season but also remain healthy and true to your fitness goals, here are some ti… Read Article

What keeps you up at night? It's probably not the monsters in your closet.  The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person. One person may be happy with four hours of sleep each night, while another person may easily sleep ten hours. No matter how long you sleep, quality sleep is important for quality wellness. If you’re not sleeping through the night, your body could be telling you something import… Read Article

You signed up for a gym membership and started following all the best fitness social media influencers.  – Great! – but now what? You have all these tools to help you stay fit, but you don’t know where to begin!   At Genesis Health Clubs, we want our members to be lifetime gym rats and outdoor enthusiasts because we know that to practice a healthy lifestyle … Read Article

Have you ever gotten to the gym and suddenly realized that you forget a hair tie? Or even worse, your sports bra or running shoes? You are not alone! Let's talk about gym bag essentials and what you can pack now so you don't forget later.  Pro Tip: Keep essentials in your bag and change out the items that need washing after use. Below are ten of the items we feel we can’t be caught without.     … Read Article

One of the biggest challenges to achieving your desired body and obtaining healthy habits begins with motivation. There are many things that impede us from getting into the gym. From injuries, to illnesses, to the everyday stresses of life in general. Here are five tips to help you stay motivated and maintain your health this holiday season!   Start Small Sometimes it’s hard to get a workout routine started because… Read Article

Are you a workout junkie? Maybe in the gym more than five times a week or sometimes putting in two workouts a day? For this alone, we applaud you! It’s truly incredible that you take the time and put in the work day in and day out to reach your fitness goals. That being said, if you overwork your body and find yourself asking "am I working out too much?" you might be overtraining, which can halt your tr… Read Article

We’ve all been there... Sometimes we just don’t wanna! Sometimes you reach a fitness slump where you can’t get yourself to go to the gym because you have an excuse or a lack of motivation. Genesis is here to help you fix your fitness slump, by answering to the following statements- statements we can all relate to because we’ve all said them one time or another.   Answers to Fix Your Fitn… Read Article

Originally written by Michelle Stout, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer & Health and Wellness Coach We’ve all heard excuse after excuse before when it comes to reasons why people can't work out... “I don’t have time.” “I’ve tried in the past and I failed.” “Exercise is too hard.” “I have a family and put myself last.” “Exercise … Read Article

Tomorrow’s Memorial Day! How will you be celebrating the holiday this year? It’s important to remember what Memorial Day is truly about, remembering those who we’ve lost and those who have fought for our country. It’s also known as the unofficial start of summer! This year, however, it’s can also be known as the beginning of our new normal! Places are starting… Read Article

It’s 9:00 p.m. You just put the kids to bed and it’s time to finally squeeze in your workout for the day. You walk to your dresser to grab your workout shorts when your spouse asks if you want to get caught up on Games of Thrones. You can always work out double hard tomorrow, right? Unfortunately, you’re developing a bit of a pattern. You skipped your morning workout b… Read Article

It’s 5:00 a.m. on a Thursday and your alarm goes off. You roll over and hit the snooze button, just like you did every day so far this week. And last week. “That’s ok,” you think, “I’ll get in a good workout tomorrow.” Well, you’re not alone. The hardest part of reaching your fitness goals can be just getting started and developing good habits. There is good … Read Article

Are you hungry for something that kicks your workout regime up a notch? If so, may we suggest the delicious Cardio Sandwich?     Ingredients: 1. Two sets of cardio (treadmill, elliptical, stair-climber, stationary bike or your favorite heart-raiser) 2. One set of resistance (a few weights, kettlebells, weighted balls or even   push-ups) 3. A pinch of discipli… Read Article

Accomplishing fitness goals requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but one of the most crucial components of living a healthy lifestyle is attitude. Believing you can do something is the first step toward actually doing it. September 13th is National Positive Thinking Day, and although that date is far, far away, with the pandemic and all the craziness out there, we thought we’d celebra… Read Article

Your workout should be right for YOU Personality type helps decide the type of work you enjoy, the people you spend time with, and the hobbies you a drawn to. An extroverted personality type may be drawn to team sports or social outings. On the converse, an introverted personality type might share dinner with a long-time friend or read a book in the corner of a coffee shop. Studies Show... In 2010 the Am… Read Article

We hope all our Mothers out there are having a wonderful Mother’s Day. It’s one for the books that’s for sure. You may not be going to a nice brunch or dinner, or getting a spa day this year, but that does not mean you don’t get to pamper yourself today.   Here are some tips on things you and your children can do to pamper yourself on your special day.   Get a Mani-Pedi Thi… Read Article

If you’re anything like me, resisting that extra helping or having a couple pieces of pie can be darn near impossible on a normal day, add in this quarantine and I have no control. We’re not here to tell you to avoid every little urge and craving you get during this tough time (that would just be cruel plus, moderation is key), but here are a few tips to help you avoid the extra, unnecessary … Read Article

There’s so much information out there about the do’s and don’ts in the fitness world. So many people think they know everything there is to know about the fitness and nutrition world. But who can you believe? Are they all right? How do you know which influencers out there really know their stuff or not? Let’s bust those fitness myths that might be holding you back.   D… Read Article

We’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Governors are announcing their phase 1 plans to lift the stay at home order and boy are we ready! There will still be restrictions and life as we know it will forever be changed. The way we socialize will be different, going out in public in general will be different, and our outlook on life will be different. During the stay at home order, our motiva… Read Article

Who needs exercise when you’re an Excel champ and can run pivot tables in your sleep? Well, it turns out that individuals working in a chair 8-10 hours a day need exercise the most.  As we continue working at the office or from home during COVID-19, most of us will continue working at a desk. The typical American working 9-5, even while doing cardio five times a week for thirty minutes, may still… Read Article