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...
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-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.
