March 2010

New Spring Hours

March 26, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · 1 Comment 

Starting April 1, 2010
Monday-Friday 5am-8pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Please contact Dan at 732-0724 if you have any concerns regarding this time change or if you have any suggestions  regarding future business hours.
THANK YOU!

What are the Benefits of Regular Exercise?

March 10, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · 1 Comment 

The Surgeon General’s report “Physical Activity and Health”, reports an association between regular exercise and:

Improved mood
Decrease anxiety
Relief from symptoms of depression
An enhanced sense of well-being

Also according to the Surgeon General’s report “Physical Activity and Health”, those who exercise regularly reduce the risk of:

Cardiovascular disease
Coronary heart disease
High blood pressure
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Are you Ready for Spring?

March 9, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · Leave a Comment 

LOOK and FEEL better on the beach this year. Please don’t hesitate to ask us for help. We will be happy to advise you how to maximize your workouts.
-Fun in the Sun? Don’t get burned on the first day of your vacation. Make sure you are going to have fun in the sun ALL vacation. [...]

Member Appreciation Day on March 17th and April 14th

March 9, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · Leave a Comment 

PHG Staff would like to say “THANK YOU!” for your continued support of the Powerhouse Gym. On March 17th and April 14th the gym will be hosting a Member Appreciation Day from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Bring a friend or family member for a Free Workout or Fitness Class. Grab a nutritious snack and a [...]

Build Muscle the Right Way

March 9, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · Leave a Comment 

Relieve stress by doing something for your whole body.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a single set of 12 repetitions with the proper weight can build muscle just as efficiently as three sets of the same exercise using the wrong weight. That’s good news given today’s busy lifestyles. Start with a weight you can lift comfortably [...]

Nutritional Help from the March/April 2010 Newsletter

March 9, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · Leave a Comment 

Munch away on a handful of nuts and you may be reducing your risk of heart disease. That’s because nuts contain mostly unsaturated fats, which help protect against coronary heart disease. Unsaturated fats can improve HDL, or “good” blood cholesterol, levels. In contrast, saturated fats and trans fats raise LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, levels.
Some good [...]

Personal Trainer’s Corner: Target the Biceps and Triceps

March 9, 2010 by Powerhouse Gym · Leave a Comment 

-Try these 2 Arm Circuits to really target the Biceps and Triceps:
Biceps Rep

Barbell Curl 8 Reps
Concentration Curl 8 Reps
Preacher Curl 8 Reps

-Perform all 3 exercises in a row (circuit). Complete 3X’s. Rest 1 minute after each circuit.
Triceps

Skull Crusher 8 Reps
Dumbbell Kickbacks 8 Reps
Close Grip Extension 8 Reps

-Perform all 3 exercises in a row (circuit). Complete [...]