Are Activity Trackers Accurate? Activity trackers are everywhere these days, but when it comes to tracking steps and calories, are they really accurate? A new ACE-sponsored research study examined five popular activity trackers to determine whether or not they are worth your time or your money. It’s that time of year, when everyone recommits to
Read More » Trainer Spotlight – Jimmy Peters I have been active all my life with sports and outdoor activities and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the health/fitness field but I just fell into personal training after college. I got my bachelors degree from Miami University with a focus in Exercise Science and Nutrition
Read More » Member Spotlight – Brian McMahan One of Arena District Athletic Club‘s own, Bryan McMahan, is the focus in a FIT COLUMBUS Magazines feature article. We thought this made it a perfect time to get to know him a little better. Read the article to learn about Bryan’s ambitious triathlete lifestyle, training and experiences. Then read
Read More » Bicep training is a staple at any gym in Columbus and the Arena District Athletic Club is no different. So what’s the best way to safely build strong and defined biceps? American Council on Exercise commissioned exercise scientists from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse to study the eight most commonly used exercises for
Read More » Concept 2 Rower the Best Cardio Workout? I am often asked by Arena District Athletic Club members which is a better workout, treadmill or elliptical? My response – neither! It is the Concept 2 Rower! If you want a heart-hammering workout, look no further than the indoor rower. It requires a coordinated effort from your
Read More » Tabata Training 101 Would you like to swap your usual workout for one that’s just four minutes long? Of course you would! Well, that’s the allure of Tabata training, a type of super high-intensity interval training that is becoming more and more popular. At the Arena District Athletic Club we offer group fitness classes such
Read More » Arena District Athletic Club Members check out this Special Addition Cardio Butts and Guts Zumba Sentao style, Wednesday November 5th at 6:40pm with Lana! Perfect For People who want to get some serious (core) work done. Pull up a chair and tone your entire body. How It Works Zumba Sentao® combines strength and resistance training with
Read More » 6 Convincing Reasons to Start Working Out Immediately, via Greatist Arena District Athletic Club members all know that exercising is a good idea. Exercise improves numerous human functions such as: Boosts your immune system, Reduces stress, Sharpens memory, Increases longevity, Improves cholesterol levels, Lowers risk of (certain) cancers, Lowers high blood pressure, Lowers risk of diabetes. These reasons alone are reason enough to make
Read More » Here is a Throw Back Thursday Old School Workout you can perform right here at the Arena District Athletic Club. I modified this from a Navy Seal workout I found and adapted it for my fitCAMP class. I had the group perform it today and it always proves to be a real challenge. This workout
Read More » Top fitness trends for 2015 The top fitness trends always seem to promises faster results. The truth is all forms of movement provide some form of conditioning benefit. The key is to engage in a variety of exercise mediums in order to continue to challenge your body in different ways. The Arena District Athletic Club
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