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This February, join the movement for American Heart Month. Let's shine a spotlight on heart health and make strides towards healthier lifestyles! ❤️

Turn your sweat session into a sweet session with these guilt-free post-workout snacks:

-Banana and Almond Butter Bites: Simple, satisfying, and full of nutrients. Slice a banana, add a dollop of almond butter, and enjoy a delicious post-workout snack!

- Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt Parfait: Energize post-workout with a Greek yogurt parfait. Layer it with granola, berries, and a drizzle of honey for a protein-rich delight.

- Trail Mix with Dark Chocolate: A crunchy mix of nuts, seeds, and a touch of dark chocolate – the ultimate post-workout trail mix for a sweet and savory fix! 🍫🥜

Super Bowl Sunday, meet Fitness Together Monday. Let the celebration continue with a post-game workout that will leave you feeling unstoppable!

Fact: Cardiovascular exercise is a key player in heart health. Strengthen your most important muscle with regular cardio workouts and give your heart the love it deserves. ❤️

The road to improved fitness is paved with determination and guided by personal training expertise. 💪

New Year, new goals, same dedication! Here's to a year of pushing boundaries and achieving incredible fitness milestones.

Ask your personal trainer at your local Fitness Together® studio about ways to set intentional and practical fitness goals.

Quitters Day is a reminder to reset, refocus, and reignite your commitment to your fitness. Stick to your resolutions and embrace the challenge of conquering every milestone on your fitness journey.

Change is in the air! If you’re looking to set a new pace or a new routine this season, try a brisk outdoor run. Both your physical and mental health will thank you!

Follow for more tips and tricks this winter💙

Embrace the power of stretching: the key to flexibility, an armor against injury. In the chill of winter, when muscles contract to keep warm, stretching becomes your shield, ensuring every move is fluid and injury-free.

Warm up, stretch out, and conquer the cold with flexibility as your ally.

It's easy to lose focus of self-care during the holidays - but here's your reminder that investing in yourself is a gift to your current and future self!

Don’t wait until New Years to start working towards your fitness goals! At Fitness Together® studio, your personal trainer will work with you on a customized workout plan to help you reach YOUR goals!

Happy Holidays! The best gift you can give yourself is investing in your health and wellbeing. Head to fitnesstogether.com to kick-start those New Year's resolutions!

The holidays can be full of temptations - but we're here to say you can enjoy that hot cocoa without guilt! Health and wellness is all about balance - your personal trainer at a Fitness Together® studio can help you come up with a plan to feel prepared during all of those holiday parties and stay on track with your goals!

Feeling the winter blues? Cold weather may make it harder to get outside, but Fitness Together studios are nice and warm, plus the endorphins released during exercise will help keep you feeling good, inside and out!

Traveling for the holidays? Your personal trainer can help you make a plan for staying on track with your goals! Did you know that you can even do virtual training sessions? That means your Fitness Together® personal trainer can come with you anywhere - even your childhood bedroom! 😉

As temperatures drop, it's crucial to properly warm up your body before exercise and cool down afterward to prevent injuries and muscle stiffness. Before and after your workout incorporate the following warm-up and cool-down routines.

Get ahead of the holiday hustle! Start your pre-holiday fitness journey now and *sleigh* the season! 💪

Today we are extra thankful for you! The Fitness Together® brand challenges you to try this Turkey Day workout to stay on track with your goals!

Here's your daily reminder to stick to your fitness regimen to build strength, improve flexibility, and boost your immune system. Regular exercise can help combat seasonal blues and keep you feeling energized.

Fall fitness tip from Fitness Together®

Fall is a great time to enjoy nutrient-rich seasonal fruits and vegetables like apples, squash, and leafy greens. Encourage yourself this season to embrace more vitamin d and outdoor time and visit your local farmers market to shop fresh produce that will keep you feeling and looking good.

On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all those who served. Thank you for your service.

The Fitness Together® brand believes in progress, not perfection. Let's make strides toward a healthier you!

Even in cooler weather, it's important to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and consider incorporating warm herbal teas to keep your body well-nourished and functioning optimally.

Happy Halloween! Focus on your wellness goals so you can feel confident no matter what costume you choose!

Here’s your reminder to prioritize your wellness this fall! It's easy to let life get in the way, so we're challenging you to show up for YOURSELF. 💪💪💪 Your future self will thank you.

The scariest costume is someone who isn't prioritizing their wellness 😉 Don't let this be you - book a personal training session today!

Love to hear success stories! Are you struggling with adapting your workouts after an injury? The personal trainers at Fitness Together® studios will create a plan entirely customized for you and YOUR needs!

Happy December!! What better way to warm up on this snow-covered morning than to complete 24 squats and kick off Fitness Together's Countdown to Christmas Challenge. Complete the exercise of the day during each of your scheduled workouts for entries into the drawing for a $50 Amazon giftcard. The ho-ho-holidays are here! Spread some good cheer while we work on your rear.....

Isolation Well-Being Daily Checklist....

Share this with anyone you know who may struggle with depression or other similar conditions. These shutdowns, quarantines and curfews have taken their toll on so many people emotionally and mentally. Check on your family. Check on your friends. Check on your neighbors. It's okay to admit if you're not okay. We all need human interaction.

Going through the holidays in isolation, away from family, friends and loved ones will surely bring about some serious anxiety and uncertainty for many people in your life. Help them. Help yourself. Take care of each other....

Here are a few simple things that you can add to your daily life while in isolation that will help you to feel connected, give you fulfillment and purpose, and hopefully bring some joy to your day.

Check out our recent blog post to see a few exercises that make it on one of our personal trainer's Top 3 Most Dangerous list...

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A little progress each day adds up to BIG results!! Pictured here is our client Heather who has worked super hard since the shut down to drop 20 lbs!! 💪

Thank you!! Many of our recent reviews have mentioned how clean the studio is, and how safe our clients feel working out here - especially now with Covid-19 numbers on the rise. Our trainers work hard to sanitize each piece of equipment used during a session and to thoroughly clean any common areas regularly. Thanks for noticing

Thanks for the nice review, Pam; and keep up the awesome work so that you keep getting the results!!

I am just starting the training and have already seen results. The focus on my specific goals is what I was looking for in a personal training site and so far my expectations have been met. The location is convenient and they keep the site clean.

Shout out to our Client of the Month, Damon! Pictured here with our personal trainer Alex, Damon loves being one-on-one with the trainers and getting to know them. His favorite exerise is wall sits, and his least favorite is RDLs. He's been able to stay motivated with us my noticing the progression of heavier weights and looking more tone - especially in the chest & arms - and people have said that they notice he's been working out. Keep up the awesome work Damon! 💪

Congrats on your new role Kyle! We're happy to see you back at FT Medina sometimes too :)

By now most of you have met our new General Manager, Kyle Hotz. Kyle is a University of Cincinnati alumni and also attended Ashland University where he played collegiate football for two years before transferring to Cincinnati. He majored in Exercise Science & Health Education with an Exercise and Fitness track. Kyle has a Personal Training Certification with the American Council on Exercise. He has a well-rounded background in the athletic and fitness industry from playing multiple high school sports & playing collegiate football, to training athletes ages 8 years old all the way to training athletes at the professional level. On top of all the training experience he is also a certified EMT and eventually intends on becoming a firefighter. Outside of Fitness Together Kyle enjoys hiking and doing anything outdoors with his dog, as well as traveling to see new places. Kyle is looking forward to working with you Monday-Friday at either the Brecksville or Medina location.

We had a lot of fun today as we welcomed Kyle back to the team of personal trainers in Medina! Recently moved back from Arizona, Kyle was hired as the general manager of our Brecksville studio, but he will also pop in for some shifts to see familiar faces here in Medina! Drop a comment to show him some love ✌️

Need something to serve with your burgers, fish or chicken? This healthy side dish goes together on the stove top in minutes! Use fresh or frozen chopped spinach. And to make it even faster, use the microwave pouch of brown rice. Try quinoa or some whole wheat pasta if you prefer. It can be served as a vegetarian main dish as well.

Beans, Greens and Rice

¼ cup chopped onion

2 Tbs olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bag fresh spinach or 1 box chopped frozen spinach, cooked

1 can white beans, rinsed and drained

Salt and pepper to taste

Red pepper seeds, optional

1 ½ cups cooked brown rice

Cook onion in olive oil. Add all ingredients and cook until warmed through. Serve topped with some grated parmesan. Makes approximately 4 servings.

Approximate nutrition per serving: 252 calories, 10g protein, 8g fiber, 6g fat, 300mg sodium

Raid your pantry to make this easy pasta! It can be a meatless main dish, or can be served as a side dish. Use any pasta you have on hand. Just throw all the ingredients into the pot, and within minutes you will have a tasty dish that’s quick to clean up too! Want some extra protein? Cook some ground turkey and stir that in.

One Pot Pasta

1 14.5oz box Barilla Protein Plus Rotini

1 box vegetable or chicken stock (or 4 cups), low sodium if possible

1 bag fresh spinach

1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

¼ cup diced onion

4 cloves minced garlic

2 tsp basil

2 tsp oregano

½ tsp red pepper flakes

2 Tbs olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Put all ingredients into a large pot. Cover and heat on medium until bubbling. Turn down heat to simmer and keep covered for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Makes 6-8 servings.

Approximate nutrition per serving: 240 calories, 3g fat, 11g protein, 600mg sodium, 5g fiber, 8g sugar