MEMBER OF THE MONTH - JAMES LAIRD James has been a member of The Chatham Club for 24 years and uses the club typically 3-6 days a week. His consistency and dedication to his workouts have helped him see continued success at squash, golf, and staying strong during his long hours on his feet at work as a chef. James strongly believes in the idea of balance of training. Use your time to focus on [...]
While both cardiovascular and strength training aid in weight loss, strength training promotes lean muscle growth. Muscle tissue is highly metabolic, allowing the body to burn more calories than any other tissue. This is why strength training is so effective: it burns calories while losing fat. It also allows for the "after-burn" - Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) effect. EPOC is best stimulated by strength training because it focuses on intensity rather than duration. When [...]
MOTIVATE ME Let's be real. Sometimes it is hard to get motivated to go to the gym - we have all been there before. Your group class or own workout is likely the first thing to get cut from your to-do list when your life gets busy. We are constantly on the go and don't take time to care for ourselves. It is essential for our health and sanity that we find that [...]
MEMBER OF MONTH - GREG KLEVA Our Member of the Month for September is Greg Kleva. Greg is an inspirational story of doing what it takes to return to daily life activities. At 75, spending time with family and traveling are important things in his life. However, not long ago, those activities were virtually impossible. Greg has been dealing with neuropathy in his feet, and an arthritic left hip. The neuropathy made it [...]
Interview with Darren Worts, Ultra Runner It is no secret that we have some amazing employees at the Chatham Club. They don't just talk the talk. They walk the walk. Darren Worts started as a trainer at the Chatham Club 28 years ago, and while he is not an active trainer, he still believes that exercise and training are essential in your daily life. Check out Darren's story of how he took his love [...]
MEMBER OF MONTH - HOLLY GOODMAN Holly Goodman is our Member of the Month for August. She has turned her love of fitness into a competitive passion. In 2015 she took on her first triathlon in south Jersey and has now turned herself into an elite triathlete competing in over 25 triathlons plus 7 Iron Man Triathlons. Her most recent success story happened last month at Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos. This 3-day event [...]
MEMBER OF MONTH - AILEEN FLANAGAN Now, this is a fantastic story! Aileen Flanagan is not your run-of-the-mill everyday runner; she likes to take her challenges to the extreme. Many years ago, one event led to a quest that she just recently finished and is a fantastic feat that many wouldn’t even consider. Aileen recently crossed off Alaska as the final state of her goal to run a half-marathon in each of the 50 states. [...]
Healthy Grilling Tips If you haven't already, it is time to fire up the grill! Grilling outdoors is an excellent way to spare your kitchen the mess; you can cook anything on the grill. And who doesn't love the smell of the grill going? Use herbs in rubs or marinades. You've got to love the idea of infusing flavor into meats and vegetables by soaking them in a tasty marinade. When grilling, many use [...]
Why it is Important to Have a Regular Exercise Schedule If you're looking to overhaul your fitness routine, making time for the gym has many health benefits. Incorporating gym time into your daily or weekly routine will improve your overall mental and physical well-being. The Gym Helps You Stay Motivated Taking exercise classes or working with a personal trainer holds you accountable since someone expects you to show up. Classes are a great [...]
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