Genesis Health Clubs Blog

More Ways to Cope with COVID-19 Yesterday, we talked about stress and six ways to help relieve yourself from some of the worry you might be having. We suggested you do the following: Learn Something Skype/Call a Loved One Play a Game Exercise at Home Using Genesis Go Practice Self-Care Listen to Soothing Tones and Music   Today, we give you five more ways to combat anxiety. &n… Read Article

Bodyweight Workout for your Lower Body Part 1 Bodyweight Squats - 25 reps  Sit back with your feet in a wide stance about shoulder-width apart. Perform a squat using only your body as weight 25 times. Reverse Lunge - 10 each leg x4 rest 30 sec Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and engage your core. Take a big step backward with your right leg and bend your knee until it gently… Read Article

Reduce Your Stress During COVID-19 These are stressful times, folks. It seems as though every day, every hour really, we hear more difficult news about the virus. How do we eliminate the stress about COVID -19? The truth? You can’t. Don’t be ignorant. Be aware this is a serious matter…That being said, you don’t want to dive too deep into the negativity pool… Read Article

Light and Medium weights needed *Superset - repeat the moves within that set Hammer Curls – 10 reps Single Arm Row - 10 reps each side *Superset 3 rounds   Traditional Bicep Curls – 3x12 reps Wide Row – 3x12 reps *Superset 3 rounds   Wide Bicep Curls – 3x12 reps Back Fly – 3x15 reps *Superset 3 rounds     Ready for more w… Read Article

Light to Medium Dumbells *Superset - repeat the moves within that set Overhead Tricep Extension – 15 reps Chest Press – 10 reps *Superset 3 rounds   Tricep Kickbacks - 15 reps Overhead Pullover – 10 reps *Superset 3 rounds   Diamond pushups - failure Chest Fly – 15 reps *Superset 3 rounds   Ready for more workouts?  Th… Read Article

Do you ever get caught up comparing yourself to others (don’t we all at times?) or think, “What’s their secret?” You’re not alone! Social Media has made it such that we all wonder how they really do it! Don’t you fret, we’ve got some insider tips for you! Confession – there’s no secret or magic to it! With a few small changes, you too can live a fit and healthy lif… Read Article

Medium to Heavy Dumbbells  *Superset - repeat the moves within that set   Single Leg Hip Abduction – 10 reps each side Lay on one side on the floor, raise top leg up Goblet Squats – 20 reps Hold weights at chest *Superset 3 rounds   Deadlift – 15 reps Forward Step Lunges – 20 reps each side *Superset 3 rounds   Hip Thrust (bridges) – 15 re… Read Article

The world of workout doesn’t have to be intimidating. Regardless of where you are in your fitness journey, Genesis is here to help you live a healthy lifestyle. Here are just a few tips for creating a workout routine for beginners: Evaluate your current physical activity Even at the beginner level, everyone performs at varying degrees of physical activity. Take a moment to writ… Read Article

Ready for a HIIT Workout? We got you with this core-crushing workout! Want to learn more about how you can get strong abs? Check out the blogs below: 2,000 Crunches Does a Belly Good? Is There a Quick Fix to Getting Rock Hard Abs? Now, let's workout!   Part 1 Tuck Jumps - 30 seconds Stand with your feet about hip-width apart. Get down into a half squat position and explode off the ground, … Read Article

Don’t just wait for the weather to warm up to get you out of depression. Genesis Health Clubs is here to help! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real and can really bring you down. The definition of SAD is a type of depression that relates to seasons. Most of the time, people are affected in the fall through the winter season. Less often, people are affected by SAD… Read Article

Summer is the perfect time to rejuvenate, get in shape, and reinvent your life. Summer’s not over yet, and there is still time to feel your best before the season’s over! Here are our best tips:   Low Sugar, High Protein It’s amazing how great you can feel the second you alter your diet to eat healthier. Choose foods that are low in sugar to avoid afternoon crashes, and replace them … Read Article

In the 1930’s a research study released findings that those who consume more calories weigh more than those who do not. Ever since diets that promote calorie counting have used this model to inspire weight loss through cutting calories. What is a calorie? Calories are not a measure of how much food you have consumed, they are a measure of energy. One calorie contains approximately enough heat/energy to r… Read Article

Backbends (or heart openers for us yogis) are a common pose that, when done properly, can increase mobility, strength, improve posture and help alleviate pain. Let’s take a look at whether the backbend you're doing is truly a backbend, or if it's something else entirely. What Does ‘Opening the Heart’ Mean? When we backbend, the goal is to ‘open the heart’, not literally, but rather to in… Read Article

John, the Fitness Manager at the Genesis Health Clubs Tara Plaza location, walks through the form and technique to perform a bench press properly. The bench press is an upper body exercise that consists of pressing a weight upwards while your body is in a supine position. This exercise targets the pectoral muscles, or pecs, and triceps. To start a bench press, sit on a bench with your feet on the ground … Read Article

Downward Dog | Upward Dog |Tadasana | Warrior I Tying yourself in knots may be the solution to what ails you. Researchers around the world have been exploring the lasting effects of regular yoga practice on health and have discovered that yoga may provide assistance in the treatment of high cholesterol, insomnia, menopause, anxiety, depression and high blood pressure. Breathing techniques (Prana… Read Article

Here’s the short answer: vegetarians don’t eat meat (including poultry and fish) but may eat dairy, eggs or both. Vegans take it a step further and don’t consume any animal products. Many vegans also avoid clothing, personal care and household products that are tested on animals or contain animal products. All vegans are vegetarians, but not all vegetarians are ve… Read Article

We’ve all been through it—you just had an embarrassing gym moment and you're 100 percent positive everyone else saw it. You either tripped on the treadmill, or even tripped just walking toward the treadmill, or maybe you put too much weight on your bar and now you’re struggling to lift it. Embarrassing gym moments happen to the best of us, but how we deal with them truly shows our char… Read Article

A low carb diet can be hard to navigate, especially for beginners that are just getting familiar with the idea. Studies show that low-carb diets can result in weight loss and improved health markers, and just about everyone knows someone who has tried it once or twice. If you’re curious about hopping on the low carb train too, here’s where to start. What Is a Low Carb Diet? A low carb diet is one… Read Article

My music is what keeps me running. It pushes me to keep going and distracts me from what my body is actually doing. You see, I believe that exercise is 80% mental and 40% physical, don’t think about it too much and you can get through it. So during my runs, I have my phone clenched in my fist like it is my lifeline, and music blaring through my headphones. Sometimes I like to do small, hopefull… Read Article

I am not a trainer. I did not study exercise science or kinesiology. I am not a nutritionist. I am not a writer. I did not study marketing or advertising. I am just a Genesis member trying to get healthy one pound at a time. Growing up, I always knew I was extra-large. I have been for more than half my life. Every time I went to the doctor, I made the same ol’ promises to lose weight. It was like promising the dentis… Read Article

  Merry Christmas from Genesis Health Clubs! It seems like just yesterday 2016 was coming to a close, and yet here we are, wrapping up 2017 and getting ready for an exciting 2018. This year has been a remarkably eventful one for Genesis. After a huge explosion of growth last year, we’ve remodeled several clubs, completed lengthy construction projects and even acquired a few new ones, including our first clubs … Read Article

The struggle is real. Eating healthy during the holidays almost requires a well thought out strategy so you don’t go over the deep end. We get it. Luckily, it’s possible to stay on track and enjoy your holidays, with a healthy diet by following a few simple steps during the holiday season. 1. Don’t Skip Meals Resist the urge to “save up” your calories and skip mea… Read Article

There’s no magic number of times you should hit the gym every week. How often you go depends on your body, your fitness goals, and your schedule. Still, there are some general guidelines: General fitness: 4 - 5 days per week Weight loss: 5 - 6 days per week Muscle building: 3 - 4 days per week Let’s take a closer look at each. If you want to improve your general fitness and keep in shape... .… Read Article

Increased heart rate, perspiration, and rapid breathing are all physical effects of exercise; however, these are also indicators of fear. Taking charge of your health can be empowering, but what happens when someone’s knee-jerk response to coming to the gym for the first time leaves them weak in the knees with anxiety? Genesis Health Clubs Personal Trainer, Brad Jenson, explains that recognizing a … Read Article

After learning that Omaha ranks in the bottom 25% on an America’s healthiest cities study done by Niche in 2016, we decided to do our part in helping the city of Omaha creep higher on the list. We provide easy gym access, but what about nutrition? As we all go to restaurants (hopefully in moderation!), it’s important to know which ones won’t leave you helplessly craving the wrong meal. Here are… Read Article