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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.

While we’d all like our Christmas morning to be as magical as a movie, any parent can tell you that the big excitement of Christmas day can also lead to big meltdowns. It’s okay for kids to have and express tough feelings and Christmas is a great opportunity to work with them on how to express them—but there are also a few things we can do to make the big day easier for everyone in the family. Here are three tips.

You might not know it, but almost everything you’re consuming contains a certain amount of sugar. From the “sugar-free” soft drinks to the sugar you add to your cup of coffee, it’s hidden everywhere. Though sugar itself isn’t bad per se, consuming too much of it can have adverse health effects, so it’s integral to check your sugar intake. Let’s take a look at some types of sugar substitutes that you absolutely need to try today.

Do you sleep like a log when you hit the hay? Unfortunately, many of us don’t. It’s no surprise, then, that the popularity of melatonin, a natural sleep aid, is on the rise. Is this the cure we’ve been searching for on sleepless nights? Could taking melatonin too often actually make our sleep worse overall? We don’t want you losing sleep over these questions — so let’s dive in.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that primarily impacts the joints by causing inflammation and damage. RA is chronic, meaning it can last for a long time, and it is progressive, meaning it can get worse over time. However, RA is both treatable and manageable through a combination of medical therapies and lifestyle adaptations, including exercise.

Many people are cutting back on (or cutting out) how much meat they eat per week. Some families start by doing Meatless Monday once a week, others save meat just for special occasions, and others are going full vegetarian or vegan. Check out some of our favorite plant-based must-haves from Trader Joe’s.

In-Shape Health Clubs, California's top community destination for health and fitness, announced today its goal to raise $100,000 this October in its 7th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign. The money raised will go to local chapters of the American Cancer Society and to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and add to the $476,000 In-Shape previously raised and donated.

While many of us are excited to be back working in a physical office, it can be difficult getting in as much movement as we could during that WFH life. If you used to walk around the block between meetings or squeeze in a workout during your lunch break, you might find yourself feeling antsy by the end of your shift.

Curious what all those beverages are that fill the fridges as you walk into the club? Aside from the water that you can win for checking in five times a month, some of them might be confusing to the untrained eye. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We spoke with Personal Trainer and supplement expert Lonnie P. from In-Shape Lodi for all the deets.The health supplement business is booming and bigger than ever – and at 36 billion dollars a year there must be something to it.  ...