Merritt Clubs Blog

Are your children consuming enough vitamin D each day to enjoy a healthy life? If not, it may be time to invest in a bottle of Nutra Vitamin D3 or another liquid vitamin D supplement. They’re perfect for kids of all ages and if your little ones are not getting enough of the vitamin every day, you’re putting them at risk for a host of cardiovascular diseases. At least that’s what the latest research coming out of the University of Turks and the Endocrine Society seem to indicate.

In January 2015, The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research published an article that had many fitness center members reaching for the kettlebells. The article contained the results of a study proving that kettlebell training may be advantageous for newbies and gym rats alike. For those that are wondering, kettlebells have been around since the 1700s but they weren’t always used to build aerobic ability.

Most people head to our 24 hour gyms in search of flat, 6-pack abs and a better body overall but research has proven there’s more to it than that. In the long run, getting into the gym more often may also boost our brain power. One of the most recent studies to indicate as such was published in a December 2014 edition of Psychophysiology. It showed that working out does at least two things for our brains and no, neither one has anything to do with self-confidence.

Getting up the courage to start a fitness routine is easier when you’re got a supportive person in your corner. This is especially the case when that person is someone you’ve grown to love and trust. Perhaps that’s the driving force behind America’s love affair with acro yoga. One half Circus Soleil and part 50 Shades of Gray with a dash of pre-Vedic Indian tradition, it’s one of the trendy, fun ways to get fit with friends. So much so that people are visiting Baltimore health clubs that offer classes for beginners.

Being a mom means having very little time to yourself. So if you're a mom and you're trying to keep up with your fitness routine, you're going to have to simply fit in the workouts whenever you can. That might mean waking up extra early to hit the gym. Or it might mean doing your best to fit in a session at the gym prior to going to bed. Therefore, your best bet is to be a member of 24 hour gyms.

As delightful as it is to become pregnant and have a baby, the weight gain that’s built into the package deal isn’t something most moms are exactly thrilled about. And if you’re like most new moms, you’ve probably noticed by now that all of the excess weight from pregnancy won’t be magically going away anytime soon. But don’t become discouraged and accept that your body will never bounce back to the way it was before. As you’ve likely noticed while going through the delivery of your new bundle of joy, the female body is capable of just about anything. Therefore, do have faith in the fact that you can get your pre-baby body back again. It’s simply a matter of being consistent about working towards your ultimate goal of losing weight with a healthy lifestyle.

Don’t let your wedding photos serve as a lasting reminder of your pasty white or sunburned skin and out of shape body. Instead, take steps now to ensure that you’ll look fit, tan and positively radiant on your big day. Start with exercising your options at our 24-hour gym. We have classes that can help you fit into that dress or tuxedo in no time. They include ones that focus on weight management, muscle tone and nutrition. Next, take steps to work on that tan.

Before you step into those running shorts and tie up those athletic shoes our personal training experts would like you to take a minute and think about what’s fueling your body. Studies have shown that runners need more than platefuls of pasta to help them keep up the pace of a great run. They also need a great deal of protein. Why? Running experts widely agree that it provides a boost to the body’s immune, circulatory and respiratory systems as well as its energy stores. Plus, it strengthens muscles, which are needed to go the distance.

If you exercise your options and eat handcrafted fish jerky, you may notice that something is missing. It’s trans fat and given all of the latest news, that’s a wonderful thing. In case the headlines passed you by, allow us to turn back the clock a bit. A few years ago, the U.S. FDA launched a campaign to remove trans fat from Americans' diets. In the process, they asked healthcare professionals, scientists and others to make their opinions known on the subject. Well, in November 2014 some of them released a troubling study about the ingredient’s impact on our brains.

You know that it is time (or way past time to join a gym). You are ready to get your body back in shape.  You know that the best way to do that is to join a gym. However, it is so intimidating to actually step inside one and find a place that you feel comfortable.