Genesis Health Clubs Blog

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

Ready for Leg Day?   Supersets – do 12 reps of each exercise 3 times, then move onto the next circuit!   Superset 1   Bulgarian split squat (12 each leg) Double pulse jump squats   Superset 2   Reverse Lunge (12 each leg) Mountain climbers (12 each leg, 24 total)   Superset 3   Reverse lunge to knee raise (12 each leg) in/out jump… Read Article

There’s nothing quite as great as getting your heart pumping and muscles moving with a nice Spring run. The key to a perfect run is stretching out properly beforehand. Don’t skip this important step – it will only lead to ineffectiveness and pulled muscles. Here are a few good pre-running warm-up exercises to get you started.   Pre-running Warm-up Exercises   1. Swing Legs B… Read Article

The past few days, we've been discussing common workout mistakes. Find Part 1 and Part 2 of this series below: Common Mistakes We Make While Working Out | Part 1 Common Mistakes We Make While Working Out | Part 2 Today, we give you part three of the series, ending with the same message that we've had all along: be aware of the mistakes you could be making and stay safe while you reach your f… Read Article

Are you hurting yourself while working out? Don't! Yesterday, we talked about workout mistakes commonly performed all the time. Whether you've been working out for years or you're just getting started, it's good to be aware of common workout mistakes so that you protect yourself from injury. Today, we're giving you more mistakes to be aware of so that you can reach your goals safely on your f… Read Article

Bri Nelson and Andy Held are going to go over tricep kickbacks and a couple of other movements that you can use with the band.              

Perfect for a healthy breakfast or day time snack! Delicious Banana Crumb Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 4 medium ripe bananas, chopped 4 eggs 2 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract   Crumb Topping: ¼ cup almond flour 2 tbsp unsweetened finely shredded coconut 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut oil, softened 1 tbsp almonds, chopped … Read Article

Spell your name out with this fun workout! Do a combo of First Name only, First and Middle, First and Last, or all three! This 10-30 minute workout is perfect for your kids! Join them and make it a family exercise!   A - 8 Skaters B - 15 Jumping Jacks C - 10 Pushups D - 1 Burpee E - 10 Second Jog in Place F - 10 Arm Circles G - 20 High Knees H - 10 Ball Slams I - 4 Frog Jumps J - 10 … Read Article

Prepping your meals each week is so important nowadays. Our grocery shopping is very limited and should only be done when our lists are larger. No more quick trips to the store for one or two items. We’re all eating more meals at home so being prepared and knowing what you’re having every day for every meal is more important now more than ever. We want to support the local restaurants, but it&rsq… Read Article

Coming up with ways to keep your kids busy is not always easy! We've come up with our top ten ways to keep your kids entertained during the pandemic. Some of these I've done with my little girl and she's really enjoyed them! Let us know in the comments what you've done to keep your kids entertained! Chalk Obstacle Course Take some chalk and come up with some fun and easy… Read Article

Bri Nelson & Ben Heithoff are here to show you how to do a proper hip thrust, staying aligned, and engaging your glute muscles!                    

30 minute Ground Chicken Tacos cooked with vegetables and all the fixins in one skillet for a healthy taco family meal. Perfect for busy weeknights and kids love these chicken tacos! Author: Olena of ifoodreal.com Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Yield: 10 tacos 1x Category: Dinner Method: Stove Cuisine: Mexican Ingre… Read Article

Sometimes, it’s tough to get a good workout in when your kids are running around and need attention. Kids need to be entertained, you need your workout. What do you do? We’ve put together some ways to help keep your kids entertained and busy while you get your workout in for the day!   Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0-2) Babies and Toddlers are hard. They need constant attent… Read Article

30 MINUTE HIIT Workout Ready for HIIT at home? Complete as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes!    20 commandos – 10 each arm   20 mountain climber twist – 10 each side   20 reverse lunge to knee up – 10 each leg   20 side to side squat steps – 10 each side   20 frogger jumps   20 tricep dips  … Read Article

Cardio Workout Complete two times for time!   1 minute jumping rope If you don't have a jump rope, just pretend that you do to perform the move!   15 squats   1 minute jumping rope   15 pushups   1 minute jumping rope   15 tricep dips   1 minute jumping rope   15 lunges – each leg   1 minute jumping rope &nbs… Read Article

Ready to break a sweat? Here's a full body workout using only bodyweight!   Fully Body Workout Complete the list two times for time! 100 Jumping Jacks 20 Pushups 20 Goblet Squats 20 Commandos 20 Reverse Lunge to Knee Raise 1 Minute Plank 20 Burpees 30 Mountain Climbers 20 Tricep Dips   Workout from https://www.froyotofitness.co… Read Article

It's Leg Day! Complete each circuit as many times within 8 minutes, then repeat to a total of 32 minutes! Circuit 1 20 squats 20 squat jump bounds 20 forward lunges – 10 each side 20 jump lunges – 10 each side   Circuit 2 20 curtsy lunges – 10 each side 20 skater jumps – 10 each side 20 lateral lunges – 10 each side 20 in/out … Read Article

Picture this: you’re on a cheesy game show just steps away from winning an enormous amount of money. The final question posed to you: “What do all the food items in the inner aisles of a grocery store have in common that raw fruits and vegetables don’t?” Did you answer, “They all have their nutrition facts listed on them”? If so, then… DING, DIN… Read Article

Have you ever wondered about those nutrition labels plastered on all your favorite food items? In this three-part series, we dive deep into nutrition charts. Part 1 covers the history of nutrition labels, while Part 2 helps readers understand the nutrients listed. Lastly, in Part 3, we discuss whether or not you can trust them. After all, knowledge is power. If you want to know about nut… Read Article

Our backs are part of our core, which makes up everything except our arms and legs. Almost every movement that we make can be traced back to our core, which is why it needs to be the powerhouse of our bodies. A strong, well-conditioned back can withstand more stress, and protect the spine better, than a back that has not been conditioned through exercise. Here are five back-strengthenin… Read Article

Count to 100 while you move through each move!  Moves interpreted by one of our own team member's 4 year old daughter! We'd love to see your child's interpretations of these moves in the comments below! Get your kids moving!    1-10: Bunny Hops   11-20: March in place   21-30: Windmills   31-40: Jog in place   41-50: Arm Circles &nbs… Read Article

Chicken nuggets. French fries. Mac n’ cheese. These “American staples” are seen on almost every children's menu around the country, appeasing picky eaters and young foodies alike. While tasty, these delicacies may be doing our children more harm than good. THE FACTS ABOUT CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN AMERICA You’re likely aware that the United States has a childhood obesity problem. Accordin… Read Article

Spinach and pancakes, you ask? Before you go running for the door, consider giving these simple yet nutritiously delicious pancakes a try. Much like a smoothie, the other ingredients quickly hide the taste of spinach, and the same happens with these pancakes. The spinach flavor takes a backseat and you're left with a nice, slightly sweet pancake packed with protein and whatever toppings you desire. Try this re… Read Article

  Fire up your Glutes with this Booty Workout Part 1 Donkey Kicks 3 sets of 15 reps Pulse Lunges 3 sets of 15 reps Squat Jump 180 3 sets of 15 reps    Rest one minute!   Part 2 Fire Hydrants 180 3 sets of 15 reps Lateral Squat 3 sets of 15 reps Single Leg Sit to Stand 3 sets of 15 reps  Rest one minute!   Part 3 Hip Bridges 3 sets o… Read Article

  Conditioning Workout Tuck Jumps 3 x 60 seconds Butt Kickers 3 x 60 seconds Rest for one minute!   Double Leg Square hops 3 x 60 seconds Single Leg Hops Sideways 3 x 30 seconds each leg High Knees 3 x 60 seconds Rest for one minute!     Burpees 3 x 60 seconds Single Leg Hops Forward/Backward 3 x 30 seconds each leg &nbs… Read Article