#1 Become BFFs with your water bottle “Stay hydrated” has become the new mantra for pretty much everything from losing weight to boosting energy, and it does provide some magic for improving health overall, says Tiffany DeWitt, R.D., a...
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Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: light, warm layers,...
Healthy recipes #1 Protein Balls – Provided by Personal Trainer Kristy Raus J Ingredients: 2 cups Museli (I get mine in the Health Food section of Hyvee) 1 cup flaxseed meal (important that's it's meal and not...
When I was younger I had someone tell me “You want to work out? You’re too young.” Boy was that person wrong. Being active doesn’t come with an age restriction. The similarity is its all exercise, but activities are a bit...
Football season is in full swing. Throw on a jersey, put down the beer, and get ready to put in work just like your favorite team is. A football game is a great opportunity to get a workout in. Follow the guidelines below to get moving. Pick a good...
iGYM has been a house of many amazing life-changing transformations since 2013. From a positive environment to all the tools and guidance you need to be successful, we have it. Small or big all improvements are worthy of being celebrated. In the last...
Small Group Training has grown in popularity in the last few years, and for good reasons! If you have never heard of Small Group Training (SGT) it is when 3 or more people gather together for a workout. There are caps on this type of training to keep...
Author Nicole Murphy CPT Cardio and weight training are both incorporated in any well-rounded fitness routine. But, you may be asking yourself, “Which one should I do first?” Don’t worry this isn’t a trick question like the...
Questions were opened up to the members of iGYM, and a popular question was “Do crunches reduce belly fat?” The truthful answer is no. Crunches will help build-up strong abdomen muscles, but if there is a layer of fat over top of it, you...
-Author Nicole Murphy CPT Grocery shopping can be difficult if you’re not sure what to get, especially if you're grumbling stomach leads to grabbing anything that sounds appetizing. Buying the right food starts the week on a good foot, and...
Author Nicole Murphy CPT When asked “why do you work out?” the top reason is to stay healthy. Everyone has their own definition of healthy- being strong, lean, high endurance, etc. This is all true but, one thing that tops the list is...
Author Nicole Murphy CPT In a couple of weeks, the holidays will be upon us and so will be the time of the year where people tend to put their goals on the backburner. It can be a tricky time of the year, but with these Holiday fit tips, it can be...
The road to success isn’t a straight line. It has peaks and valleys- high and lows. When riding a successful wave it can be disappointing to hit a plateau. You might be questioning why? You’re sticking to the routine, and putting in the...
Give yourself a quick pinch on the back of the hand. Hold it for a couple of seconds, and then release. Did your skin take a while to settle back down? If so, go grab a drink of water and then come back to read the rest of this article. 75% of people...
-Author Nicole Murphy CPT You’ve just crushed a workout- congratulations! Time to go home and focus on other things. Fast forward a couple of days and your body still feels like a bag of rocks that are weighing everything down. Does this sound...
Author Nicole Murphy CPT Trying out something new comes along with a thousand unanswered questions. Therefore, it can be nerve-racking to start, but trust me it is worth it. To help I have compiled a list of 5 things that I learned since...
iGYM is a locally owned fitness center with locations in Cedar Rapids and Tiffin, Iowa. We provide convenient access to cardio equipment, circuit / functional training, free weights, personal training and group fitness. We offer fitness services to clients in Cedar Rapids, Tiffin, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins and surrounding communities.
