THE PULSE

Balance is something we often take for granted—and we could all benefit from balance training. As we age, balance becomes more and more important, but at any age, we rely on balance when catching ourselves when we trip or misstep. These three exercises can be added to your workout routine at the club or done on their own on your active recovery days.

Have you gotten your steps in today? While it turns out there’s nothing magical about that 10,000 step goal you always hear about, moving more each week should always be a goal, and that can include getting more steps in. If you’re having trouble reaching your personal step goals, give a few of these ideas a try. You’ll be getting those steps in before you know it!

Crohn's disease, one of the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Exercise can help strengthen the abdominal muscles and help get your bowels moving. Try varying how and where you exercise to keep it more interesting for yourself. Here are three exercises to try.

Working out with others can boost motivation and make exercising really fun — which can help you work out harder and longer. Some people love all of our studio fitness classes, while others will tell you there’s a single class that has their heart. If you’re new to In-Shape or have just never given studio classes a shot, here are the five classes you’ve GOTTA try.

I definitely had BODYPUMP in mind when I walked into the group fitness studio for my first M7: STRONG class, since BODYPUMP is In-Shape’s most popular strength format. To my surprise, it’s a very different vibe. It was kind of a breath of fresh air — I love group fitness classes, but I loved the chance to try something new!

We know it can be tempting to jump into HIIT classes or try to deadlift your old PR, but going too hard too soon can not only lead to burnout, it can also lead to injury. So, take this time to try new things, find what gets you excited to work out, and treat your body with the kindness it deserves (which, BTW, means making sure you get enough rest and recovery). Try these low-impact workouts to get started.

Looking to change up your routine? Try a new piece of equipment at the club—like the kettlebell. Kettlebells challenge your body in new ways thanks to their unique design.

Ever tried using a Bosu ball? This unique piece of equipment can be used for SO many exercises, you just need to know what to try! Our favorite use for the Bosu ball is improving balance.

2021 was a year full of uncertainty. But one thing we knew for sure this year? In-Shape members LOVE group fitness. And out of all of our group fitness classes, there were a few that were fan favorites. We crunched the numbers to see what kept you coming back for more, and here are the top 5 In-Shape group fitness classes of 2021! Keep reading to see if your favorite made the list, and if there’s anything on the list you want to try in 2022.

Short on time? No problem. Whether you’re popping over to the club on your lunch break or squeezing in a quick workout on the way home, sometimes thirty minutes is all you have to spare. Luckily, that’s plenty of time to get an amazing workout.