Oh, good old cold and flu season. Feeling under the weather is never fun. And on top of not feeling well because you’re sick, you may feel a little guilty because you aren’t hitting the gym either. You may be tempted to go ahead and get a workout in even when you aren’t feeling well....Read More
Almost everyone loves a good cup of coffee in the morning. Four out of five adults consume caffeine daily. But caffeine isn’t just used to wake you up and start your day. Plenty of athletes (and your average Joe) swear by pre-workout supplements that contain a lot of caffeine. But what does caffeine even do...Read More
Finally, it’s fall! The weather cools down, the leaves start to change, spooky season kicks off, and you can finally (almost anyway) wear your favorite cozy sweater! You might as well enjoy all that fall brings AND stay on top of your fitness routine. If you are looking for activities that are fun, all about...Read More
We love resistance band training! There is so much you can do with resistance bands (many of which we do here at Fit!). Even if you usually use free weights (which, obviously, we love those too, and working out with free weights has a host of benefits on its own), you’ll find that resistance band...Read More
It’s officially summer, and it’s officially hot! Summer is a great time to get out into nature and get moving, but be mindful of the heat and its effects on the body. It’s important to prevent exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration. Here are some tips to keep you safe (and active) in the heat, according...Read More
If you’ve ever taken a break from weightlifting, you may have noticed that you don’t feel as good as you did when working out. The first thought you might have is, “I must be losing muscle mass. It’s been DAYS since I’ve hit the gym.” While you lose muscle mass after you stop working out,...Read More
Me and my mom at Starved Rock State Park. We go every year, along with my two sisters, to honor Daniel, who passed away. Our family loves hiking! Hello everyone! My name is Jen Connelly. Many may not know this, but I write and create content for Fit St. Charles’ Facebook and Instagram, and I...Read More
Stretching is an essential part of any fitness plan. I’m sure you’ve heard that you should stretch before a workout and probably heard the contradiction- it’s better to stretch after a workout. We are here to end this argument, but first, why stretch at all? Stretching is good for flexibility, obviously. Increased flexibility helps your...Read More
What does it take to hold a plank for 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds? DonnaJean Wilde, grandmother to 12 and new world record holder for longest plank performed by a woman, knows EXACTLY what it takes. At 58 years old, she beat the previous record holder, Dana Glowacka, who held her plank for...Read More
Doctors recommend 7-9 hours of sleep each night for adults and 7-8 hours for older adults. Sleep is important for your physical and mental health; without proper sleep, your mind and body begin to suffer. Sleep is a regenerative period for your body, essential to any fitness journey. Here are a few reasons why sleep...Read More
