Happy and Healthy Heart With February being American Heart Month, let's talk about cardiovascular health and exercise – the dynamic duo that keeps your heart happy and healthy. A major step to heart health is physical activity. Physical activity is one of your best weapons for strengthening the heart muscle and protecting your arteries from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar that can cause a heart attack or stroke. It also helps [...]
Foods That Help Reduce Inflammation and Promote Recovery Have you ever wondered what you can eat to help your body recover faster and feel better after those intense workouts? We all know the feeling after a good workout – the burn, the sweat, and that satisfying exhaustion, and the next day, that familiar soreness creeps into your muscles. It's a good indicator of a job well done, as your workout produced microtears in your muscles, [...]
The Members of the Month for January are Steve and Geri Mercer. Steve and Geri have been members of The Chatham Club for over 25 years. Steve was looking for another sport to play as he transitioned away from playing basketball, and Geri was looking for something convenient and close to home that was on her way to work. The Chatham Club filled both their needs. Steve came here and took up Squash, and Geri [...]
Keep Your Fitness on Track This Holiday Season Are you fearing this year's holidays? The holiday season is synonymous with celebrations, special moments, and many, many delicious meals. As the holidays approach, it's difficult to resist all the temptations. However, it's vital to prioritize our fitness and health while indulging in the festivities. Staying active throughout the holiday season does not have to be impossible. Here are some suggestions to help you embrace the holiday [...]
Paul is approaching eight years as a member of The Chatham Club and has become a staple of the early afternoon crowd. Paul first entered The Chatham Club while doing physical therapy at Professional Physical Therapy in our building. When he finished his rehab, he followed through on our club's free month offer for finishing therapy, and he's been with us ever since. During his time with us, Paul has lost 25-30 pounds and maintained [...]
Let's be honest, we've all been there. You're putting in the sweat, the time, and the effort, but suddenly, it feels like you're stuck in quicksand, and those gains you were making seem to have vanished into thin air. Don't throw in the towel just yet. We're going to share tips, tricks, and advice on how to overcome those plateaus and keep the progress train moving. We'll explore workout strategies, nutrition advice, and the mental [...]
Laurie has been a member of The Chatham Club for 20 years. She visited the Club when she moved here from South Jersey 20 years ago. Laurie loved that it was convenient to get to and had a nice, inviting atmosphere. This was the move she needed to get her fitness level and mental state to where she wanted it to be. In addition to improving her cardiovascular and muscular strength, Laurie has noticed a [...]
How Processed Foods Can Affect Your Health Picture this: a grocery store aisle lined with brightly colored packages, each promising a convenient, mouthwatering meal in minutes. Processed foods have infiltrated our lives, and while all foods are processed to some degree, it is the ultra-processed foods that we need to limit our intake of. Hidden Culprits: Have you ever had that bag of potato chips disappear in a flash or sat there binge watching Netflix [...]
The Member of the Month for October is Lisa Butkowski. Lisa has been a member of The Chatham Club for nearly 20 years. She was looking for a club close to her home, and thankfully, for us, the Chatham Club was nearby. What are some of your favorite things about The Chatham Club? I like that there is a lot of equipment and things to do in what looks like a small place. The [...]
How Beauty Rest Unlocks Weight Loss, Health, and All-Day Motivation Do you ever feel like your snooze button is your closest companion? Well, guess what? You might be onto something bigger than just catching a few extra Zzz's. While we've all heard that "early to bed, early to rise" spiel, the connection between sleep and weight loss, health, and motivation is like the secret sauce no one told you about. So, buckle up because we're [...]
