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

Oh boy, we are already in the third month of the year. And, no, we can’t believe it’s March already, either! By now, most people who set New Year’s resolutions have long forgotten about them. In fact, about 80% of people stop trying to reach their goals before the end of January. Your gut reaction...Read More

Did you know that almost 80% of people who make New Year’s fitness resolutions experience a slump by February? January sees considerable increases in gym memberships, while February sees an 80% decline in attendance. (We don’t notice that dramatic decline at Fit because our members are total rock stars! We see the dedication you have...Read More

Here at Fit, we believe that knowledge is power, and we would like to share the information we’ve learned about something a lot of time thinking about- weight management. Before we dive into the meat of it, let’s talk about what doesn’t work: fad diets and magic supplements. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements for...Read More

The holidays have a bad reputation for derailing our health and fitness goals. While it is true that it seems all too easy to give in to all the treats and skip workouts, it’s 100% possible to stay on track!  Remember, it’s alllll about balance. Do not beat yourself up if you do indulge in...Read More

You might be hearing the phrase “VO2 max” being thrown around a lot lately. You might even have a watch or fitness app that measures and records your VO2 max for you. But do you know what it really is and what it means for your overall fitness levels? Let’s take a look! Maximal oxygen...Read More

Ladies, have you ever wondered why you might have a harder time building muscle than your male counterparts? It can be discouraging to see accelerated progress in others when we don’t feel it in ourselves, but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t doing a great job! Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on yourself,...Read More

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The word “luck” gets thrown around a lot on this holiday, and it does appear that some people are more lucky than others. There is no doubt that lucky things do happen to us sometimes, but the people who appear the most lucky? From the outside they might appear to just...Read More

Welcome back to another installment of our deep-dive into the history of physical fitness! Last time we discussed yoga and its rising popularity in India as well as the Western World. Today we are going to look at the Near East from 4000-250 BC! Unlike with the history of China and India, which brought us...Read More

It’s THAT time of year again – the time of year that everyone likes to ask, “What are your goals for thenew year?” Goals ARE important, but it’s also important to remember that your goals may changeduring the course of the year. Ideally, you’ll be constantly monitoring and updating your goalsthroughout the entire year –...Read More