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Future Fitness Swim Lesson Program Makes Safety Priority

Published on May 2, 2013 in Future Fitness Programs & Classes. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

The ability to swim is too often taken for granted. And you never know when it will come in handy.

As part of a campaign to drive awareness about safety in the water, Future Fitness Centers will provide one free lesson to people who sign up online.

The nationally recognized swim lesson program at Future Fitness Centers has changed the local landscape of water safety in South New Jersey for over 20 years. Swim skills and safety methods brought to thousands of children and their families, teaches youths and adults the importance of respecting all bodies of water while having fun.
Common things heard around the Future Fitness pools are ” I was afraid of the water a month ago, now I get right in.”

Although swimming is a fun, family activity, it is important to understand the facts about water hazards. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children 1 to 4 years old, the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children 1 to 14 years old, and is the fifth-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for all ages in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

So, parents, don’t just rely on luck or a watchful eye this summer in your quest to provide fun, safe activities near the water for your kids. Get swimming lessons for your little ones. Future Fitness has many great pools, facilities and swim instructor experts that are willing, able and highly qualified to help your child feel confident in the water.

For more information on swimming lessons and instruction, please visit our swimming lessons section on our website.

Is Yoga the Only Fitness Routine You Do?

Published on April 29, 2013 in Future Fitness Programs & Classes. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .

No matter which type of Yoga you do it doesn’t work your muscles and body the same as traditional resistance and cardio training. There is no denying that yoga is an amazing way to gain flexibility, strength and mental clarity. But as yoga is becoming more and more mainstream, many are substituting a 60-minute yoga class for conventional resistance training and cardio.

Bikram yoga, also called Hot Yoga, a form of yoga performed in a room heated to above 100 degrees, is especially popular. But is it an effective substitution? Can a hot yoga class take the place of the gym?

On average, a 150-pound woman will burn over 400 calories each hour during hot yoga, compared to over 600 calories the same woman would burn running a treadmill over the same period at an 11-minute-mile pace.

However, some of the calorie burn during hot yoga is due to the body working so hard to keep itself cool. During hot yoga, the heart rate does increase, but that doesn’t mean there’s a higher physical demand on your body. Simply put, a hot room does not make for a more intense workout.

One could expect to see a one- to three-pound weight loss during a hot yoga class, but this is purely water weight, and will return when you rehydrate. No extra calories or fat have been burned. You are just sweating because you are hot.

But is yoga, heated or not, a sufficient workout? Strength and Endurance yoga which are challenging, will put enough stress on the muscles for them to grow stronger. Other gentler forms work your flexibility and mental focus, which we all need.

Your muscles, however, must be worked through their full range of motion, against resistance, a minimum of two times a week to properly develop. Yoga, of any kind, just doesn’t provide that.

Yoga is a great complement to any fitness routine, But it shouldn’t replace a full fitness regimen.

Bored With your Workout? Try Aquatic Fitness

Published on April 19, 2013 in Future Fitness Programs & Classes. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .

Water Aerobics at Future FitnessSo you’ve done the same cardio machines for a while and you’re feeling confident, but bored with your routine. It may be time for water fitness.

Swimming isn’t just going back and forth in lanes. There are a variety of other challenging and fun activities you can do in the water. Aqua fitness is a whole category of aerobic exercises which increases the heart rate and the body’s intake of oxygen.

This type of exercise was around for several years until it was developed in to what it is known today as Aquatic Fitness. Not only is Aquatic Fitness lots of fun, it also comes with benefits its land-based counterparts can’t offer.

Unique benefits
One benefit is that Aqua fitness allows a person to exercise every muscle and every joint in the body all at the same time. Water is 829 times denser than air so you will get greater resistance with a smaller risk of injury than if you were exercising on land.

Another benefit is that water aerobics cools off your body the entire time you are exercising. This is definitely a major benefit, especially during summertime temperatures, when exercising in a pool can hit the spot.

The last and probably most important benefit of aqua fitness is that almost anyone, any age, can perform water aerobics and still get the maximum workout. The reason for this is because the water causes your body to be buoyant, thus causing less strain and stress on your joints and muscles.

Knowing how to swim is not required
A person does not need to know how to swim in order to take advantage of Aqua fitness either. He or she can wear one of many devices that will enable them to stay afloat with little effort. This in turn enables the person to be able to concentrate on his or her routine. And, it helps to eliminate fear of a mishap in the water.

Aqua Fitness is generally performed in water that is up to a person’s waist. Water jogging, for example, is done in deeper water so that a person’s body stays submerged and maximizes the workout.

Which activity is for me?
Click here to visit our aquatics page. These should help you choose. And, check out this video to learn more.

Locations
The ideal location for Aquatics is in an indoor pool where the water temperature is controlled. Each of our 7 South Jersey locations has Aqua Fitness. Click here to find a location near you.

Safety
As with any exercise, talk to your health care provider first before you start.

So, if you need a new exercise routine to break the boredom and get different results, you might consider Aquatic Classes at Future Fitness Centers.

Have You Noticed Some People Find Spinning Classes Addictive?

Published on March 6, 2013 in Future Fitness Programs & Classes. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Spinning ClassSpinning offers a great cardiovascular workout and has even played an important part in lifestyle changes that has resulted in men and women loosing large amounts of excess weight. Read on to understand why this exercise class is loved by so many.

Unlike stationary bikes of years ago, spinning developed as a class in which certified spinners taught routines ranging from strength and endurance training to calorie burning sessions. Spinning is a cardiovascular cycling workout on a stationary bike on which the tension can be increased, decreased, mileage and lapsed time is kept by a small computer, and calories burned and heart rate can be tracked.

Participating in Spinning classes can have a positive effect on your health and lifestyle. Below are the top seven benefits. Click here to visit the Spinning section of our website.

Burn Baby Burn
Once you get accustomed to the work out watch the pounds begin to melt away fast. A good thirty minute workout on a Spinning Cycle can burn as much as 500 calories. 50 minutes or longer workouts can burn from 800 to 1,000 calories.
Heart Health
There are aerobic benefits of Spinning. Planned Spinning programs include both endurance and cardiovascular training during the workout. During classes you may be asked to break your steady pace and speed up to increase your heart rate.
Move at Your Own Pace
The amount of resistance you apply, as you gain strength and endurance is up to you. While instructors recommend a speed, you don’t feel out of place for not knowing a routine. No one really knows what level at which you are working, so you are free to move at your own pace.
Time Goes by Quick
On the spinning bike, the challenge is constantly changing. As you work through each level you tend to lose track of time.
Low Bearing
Spinning keeps the pressure off of your knees and feet. It is also a good workout for those who cannot use the treadmill or elliptical because of arthritis.
Group Training
Whether you are a beginner or an exercise pro Spinning classes keep everyone together, with each individual working equally as hard at their own level. Spinning together also gives you the opportunity to encourage others.
Mental Toughness
Spinning does two things mentally. Helps you push through difficult times – through hill climbs and push through endurance training. Spinning also helps develop a positive, “can do” attitude.

Consult a Spinning trainer before beginning a class. It is recommend to participate in Spinning no more than three or four days a week.

The Latest Weight Training Classes Are At Future Fitness

Published on March 6, 2013 in Fit News and Future Fitness Programs & Classes. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

The old-school approach to weight training focused solely on pumping iron in the form of free weights. Whereas modern weight training classes focus on core training, functional movement patterns, balance and endurance.

Some of the fitness tools used in today’s weight training classes include Kettle bells, TRX and Heavy Ropes. Cardio with weights and flexibility training are added to make fun, inspiring group training experiences that gets results.

Why weight training? Weight Training will make you stronger and increase muscular endurance. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so the more muscle you have, the more calories you’ll burn. Weight Training also improves metabolic rate, bone density, and lean muscle mass.

At Future Fitness we offer small group training classes led by the best instructors and trainers in the fitness industry. Here is an at-a-glance view of our weight training classes. Go to our Weight Training Section of our website to read more. Click here to check out our video, too.

Boot Camp
An intense group training class that will push you to increase stamina and strength…read more

Glutes & Abs Express
No jumping, no dancing; just sculpting for the mid-section so your… read more

Body Sculpt
A multi-level, muscle strengthening and toning …read more

Interval Training
A challenging class targeting…read more

Cardio Sculpt
Just like our Body Sculpt class, this is a multi-level, muscle strengthening and toning class but with an added cardiovascular…read more

Diesel
An interval training class consisting of high reps, light & heavy…read more

Tabatacise
Tabata training = 4 minutes intervals of large muscle group …read more

Step & Sculpt
Step and weights combine for a cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels… read more