HIIT training also known as high-intensity training is a form of interval training in which you give all-out, 100% effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise. This will be followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns fat in less time. The Nexersys is the perfect way to…
Fitness gaming (also known as interactive gaming) is a proven method to get both kids, and adults engaged in fitness through technology. Youth Centers that have introduced fitness gaming to their programs have seen a 33% increase in activity, as interactive video gaming is an activity children genuinely like to do with their friends, and individually. The greatest advantage fitness gaming and exergaming has…
KidRec opened in July 2016 to meet the needs of the FitRec families in the community of Palos Hills. This new addition offers unlimited KidRec visits, open times for families to enjoy together, and additional classes and programs designed to encourage your children ages 3 months to 15 years to stay active and have fun! One of the core pieces…
Brain training refers to cognitive training that uses intense mental exercises to target and work on the brain’s cognitive skills. Having strong cognitive skills is critical because they’re the skills the brain uses to read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention. The skills targeted by brain training include: attention skills, long and short-term memory, focus, and processing speed. One new…
At the Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club in California one of the key focuses is on small group, and personal training. But one of the largest growing trends in fitness is High Intensity Interval Training. HIIT training is any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even rest. High Intensity interval training is…
Physical Therapy is defined as therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, etc. Recovering from injuries can take time and patience. Using interactive fitness can be a motivational tool for people who are struggling to recover from their injuries. Exergaming…
FitRec located in Palos Hills, IL invites all families with kids 3 months-15 years old to come explore 9,000 sq. ft. of new dedicated youth and family program space. One of the showcase areas is their Exergame Room. Here they host things like birthday parties, summer camps, drop in programs, family fitness nights, and many more. Checkout out this video…
Interactive fitness for adults is becoming a trend that is growing quickly. When you think of Exergame, most people think that it’s just for kids. But that’s not true! Health Clubs, YMCA’s, Park Districts, etc are looking for ways to get adults to want to come and join their facility. There are so many different types of fitness classes offered…
FitRec, short for the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center, is managed as a department located on the Moraine Valley Community College campus. This 110,000 square foot recreational facility is highlighted by a large fitness center, a 3 court gymnasium, and a recreational pool. A few years ago they made the addition of a full childcare wing. This space is dedicated to…
One of the toughest questions in most non-profits, and for profit clubs is what to do with the teen/tween demographic, too old to be in the day care area but too young to be in the main fitness areas. Many clubs struggle with how to keep this age group not only in the club and engaged, but also active. With our…
Checkout our interview with Patrick Bergen, Fitness Director at the Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club. Learn more about his Exergame experience through some of the small group classes they have been running. Learn how they have been using it for HIIT (high intensity interval training), personal training, and boot camp style classes. Perfect for kids, adults, and seniors! Designed for…
Do you want to challenge yourself to a fun, high-intensity workout? Are you looking to take the athletes you coach to the next level of performance? Let me introduce you to the CardioWall! The CardioWall challenges users to balance, stretch, squat, reach, and think as they must follow and hit the different patterns of lighted pads. Train lateral quickness, agility,…
