Are you trying to get in shape before summer rolls around? One of the best ways to lose weight and get in shape is by doing group fitness classes. If you don’t have your own plan, having fitness professionals leading you through a workout could be a great option. Many people prefer group fitness classes because they can be fun and motivational. Lakeshore Sport & Fitness offers a variety of Chicago exercise classes, and with warm weather upon us, you can burn those calories in one of our rooftop classes we offer as well. The following are some of the best group fitness classes to consider when trying to lose weight. (more…)
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The Boom of Tennis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The past year has been brutal in so many ways for sports participation of all types. Tennis during COVID-19, however, has surfaced as one of the few acceptable activities that can be performed. Even indoors, the size of the court facilities allows for social distancing to take place and demand has been increasing. (more…)
Understanding Muscle Fibers Will Determine How You Train
Fitness is not a one-size-fits-all. One of the most common goals our trainers hear is to get “fit.” While becoming “fit” seems to be the universal consensus as to why people seek personal training, there isn’t much consistency to the varying definitions of the word. Each meaning of the word comes from the various checklists encompassed by the individual’s personal goals and views of success. While these ideas stem from common groundings of expectations, health, and beauty standards, they can be as different as night and day. To achieve the best results for you, we must first understand the role of the types of muscle fibers in training. (more…)
Healthy Tips to Get Fit for Summer!
How can we get ourselves ready for success this summer? This is the time to put a workout routine into place and create healthy nutrition habits to get your swimsuit body ready. Here are some nutrition and exercise tips to help you get fit for the summer! (more…)
5 Pool Games to Improve Your Child’s Swimming Abilities
One of the most common questions we get from parents is “What can I do to help my children progress in the pool?” The answer is simple. Swim with them, and make it fun! The more fun the pool is, the more your children will want to go, and the more they will inevitably practice and gain confidence in the water. One way to accomplish this is to play pool games. Here are some of our favorite games to play in the pool that will improve your child’s swimming abilities! (more…)
7 Exercise Tutorials from a Personal Trainer
Stuck doing the same exercises over and over? Looking to challenge your muscles in a new way? Chase, personal trainer from Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, has demonstrated some new exercises you can try in the fitness center. They work various muscle groups giving you a total body workout. (more…)
Winter Bodies are Made in Summer
You read that correctly. It’s not a typo. In early spring we’ll start scrolling past posts telling us “Summer Bodies are MADE in Winter” to scare-motivate, intimidate-motivate, shame-motivate us to get to the gym before it’s too late.
Though let’s face it, the fear of not being ‘swimsuit ready’ does not make us hope the groundhog pops out of his hole shadowless. Bring back summer! Regardless.
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How Getting Good Sleep Powers Up Your Game (and Your Life!)
You’ve seen it before — a restless night’s sleep can leave you with lagging energy to face your day. But did you know that great sleep (or the lack thereof) can impact your performance on the court, the greens, or in the gym as well? In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, we had Mary Pat Wallace, CEO of The Luxury Bed Collection share her expert insights on sleep and its effect on your wellbeing and athletic performance. (more…)
Get Stronger in Body, Mind, and Spirit with Chicago Yoga Classes
The practice of Yoga originated thousands of years ago in India. Initially composed of seated or standing postures, yoga translates to “yoke” or “union” – to unite the body, mind, and spirit during practice. Over time, yoga evolved into many different branches: some with more stillness and static holds, some with more movement or flow, and some with more modern modalities such as weights. Here are some Chicago yoga classes to improve your strength! (more…)
Childcare Allows Parents to Fulfill Fitness Objectives
Let’s face it, you need time to yourself. But what to do with your kids when you need to focus on you? If there is one thing that you can count on to help you make it through these crazy times, it is the childcare team at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness. They have been working tirelessly to make sure that Lakeshore remains a safe, sanitary, and friendly atmosphere for both kids and their parents, and have been doing this since June of 2020! Their dedication has fostered a unique atmosphere that has allowed children of all ages to learn, explore, and socialize, even during a pandemic. (more…)