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Perfect Post-Workout Smoothie: Peanut Butter Green Smoothie All you need is 5 ingredients, 6 if you add protein powder. This nutrient-packed shake is perfect as a breakfast or as a post-workout snack! If you need a quick and easy option, this smoothie is perfect for you! And with 22 grams of protein, you can feel confident refueling with it after a hard workout.   Ingredients 1 Frozen Banana (in place o… Read Article

Light to Medium Weight  Slow: 4 counts down, four counts up Quick: 2 counts down, 2 counts up Use At-Home Objects like water bottles if you don't have weights available!     Set 1 Traditional Pushups: 4 slow, 8 quick Tricep pushups: 4 slow, 8 quick Combo: 2 traditional pushups, 2 tricep pushups – repeat 4 times   Set 2 Bicep Curl: 4 slow, … Read Article

1 minute each workout with a 15-second break in between each move 30-second break between each set 2-minute break between each round   Set 1 Plank toe taps Single Leg Glute Bridge   Set 2 Plank Leg Lift Glute Bridges     Set 3 Side Plank Elbow to Knee Superman   Set 4 V Sit Toe Tap Reach Pistol Squat   S… Read Article

Bodyweight Workout for your Lower Body We've got an amazing body weight workout for you today! One that will fire up those legs and booty! This lower body bodyweight workout is perfect for both men and women, for levels beginner, intermediate and advanced!   Part 1 Forward Lunge - 20 each single leg Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and engage your core. Take a big step forward with yo… Read Article

It’s almost that time… Summer is fast approaching and soon the kids will be out of school! Do you have a plan to keep your kids active and engaged this Summer? If not, don’t fret! At Genesis Health Clubs, we offer Mighty Camp, which helps maximize the fun in sports and self-development activities designed for children ages 5-12 years. At Mighty Camp kids participate in STEAM ac… Read Article

Recipe by Amy Flannegan, Certified NutritionistOriginal Recipe adapted from ohsheglows.com   One concern we see a lot in the nutrition world is how to stay interested in and make healthy foods taste great. A lot of healthy, plant-based meals are lacking in the ingredients that trigger our drool-response—melty cheese, fried or greasy foods, and creamy, buttery sauces. As we continue in spring … Read Article

Everything You Need To Know About Caloric Afterburn You are always burning calories during your workout, but with the “caloric afterburn effect,” your body continues to blast fat and calories long after you’ve left the gym. How does this work, and how can you get it? We’ve got the answers.   The Science of the Afterburn Effect In simple terms, afterburn is additional energy your b… Read Article

There are many direct and indirect benefits to massage therapy, and the different levels and types of bodywork can have different goals. Not only does massage therapy feel good, but it also accomplishes profound changes in the body’s soft tissue (muscles, fascia, tendons, etc.), leading to improved range of motion, injury rehabilitation, a more balanced body, decreased pain, and better p… Read Article

Ingredients   1 scoop vanilla protein powder 3 T coconut flour sifted 1 T granulated sweetener of choice Pinch sea salt 2 T cashew butter can sub for any nut butter, but cashew is best 1 T pure maple syrup* pinch vanilla extract 1-2 T dairy free milk of choice** 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp granulated sweetener of choice   Instructions   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line… 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

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

Ready for Christmas? So are we! This year, keep on the merry tradition of decorating Christmas cookies with your friends and family, but make it healthy! We have a delicious gluten-free and grain-free sugar cookie recipe for you, complete with a Paleo frosting recipe so you can keep up with the Holiday fun without sweating the scale so much. Healthy, Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies for Christmas&nbs… Read Article

The chill of winter is upon us and crockpot cooking is one of the easiest solutions to creating a meal that will warm both your heart and belly. It's time to cozy up by the fire with this hearty, healthy crockpot meal together at home!  Medicinal Veggie Chili 1) Combine the following ingredients in a crockpot: 8 cups homemade vegetable stock (see recipe below) 1 large sweet potato, large dice 5 celery sticks, lar… 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 the morning p… Read Article

Has someone ever talked to you about how awesome turmeric is? Have you ever been told to incorporate the ingredient into your diet or daily supplement intake? Today, we dive deep into Turmeric and the many advantages you get when you consume it. A quick snapshot of this blog? We agree with what you’ve heard. Take turmeric and reap all the health benefits! What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a … Read Article

With the weather turning colder and the nights getting longer, it is natural to start craving some more filling, comforting foods like traditional beef chili, beef stews, and baked lasagnas. Keeping nutrition in mind sometimes gets left behind, with dishes carrying a high sodium, saturated fat, and cheese content. Sweet potatoes offer that filling and comforting sensation with a whole lot of flavor and sweetness,… Read Article

When it comes to losing weight, we’ve all heard the formula “it’s 80% nutrition and 20% exercise.” What exactly does this mean and is there any truth to it? Let’s take a deeper look. The 80/20 Rule Creating a Caloric Deficit According to experts, weight loss is achieved when you take in fewer calories than you burn. To shed one pound, you need to burn or ha… Read Article

When it comes to making continual progress with your physique, you must... First, focus on creating an effective workout program that is geared specifically towards your personal needs and goals. (Need some help and accountability? Learn and train with the pros! Check out Personal Training at Genesis Health Clubs!) Secondly, you should turn your attention towards fueling your body with the proper nutrients … Read Article

Did you break a new personal record in the deadlift, but feel like you broke something else the next morning trying to get out of bed? Did you squat the weight of Dumbo, but now feel trampled by a herd of elephants? Did you spend the weekend celebrating the local sport’s team victory by lifting too many bags of ice, but now your lower back feels hungover? Back pa… Read Article

Ingredients 8 corn tortillas or tostada shells 3 medium tomatoes, diced 4 medium avocados, diced 3 tbsp red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 3/4 tsp salt Lime, juice of 15 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed 3 cups shredded chicken 1/2 cup feta or Cotija cheese Cooking spray Instructions To make tostada shells, line large baking sheet with silicone… Read Article

You signed up for a gym membership - Great! But now what? You have all these new tools to help you stay fit - Awesome! But where to begin? At Genesis Health Clubs, we want our members to be lifetime gym rats and outdoor enthusiasts because we know that you need to be active to practice a healthy lifestyle. Switching from a non-exerciser to a gym-goer doesn’t happen overnight, so … Read Article

  4 Exercises to Tone Up Your Booty We all long for a pencil skirt-worthy figure that shows off two shapely buns of steel. No need to starve yourself with a crazy diet or dive into an extreme workout regimen. These simple but powerful exercises will tone up your booty in no time.       1. Squats with a Kick This exercise is like a regular squat but includes an extra element to rea… Read Article

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, alternates between periods of maximum effort and short recovery and is known for being an extremely effective way to improve respiratory endurance, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function. Because HIIT workouts are performed at such high intensity, they don’t take as long to complete as other workouts—making them ideal for people with busy sche… Read Article

Swimming is one of the best full-body exercises available. You may hear it referred to as a “no-impact” exercise, which simply refers to any exercise that doesn’t have a harsh impact on the joints. Swimming targets every main muscle group and provides support for the body, which is why it’s such an ideal exercise for seniors. Here are several other benefits of swimming as a senior: Improv… Read Article