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Hydration: Why It’s So Important

Hydration: Why It's So Important Water plays a critical role in the human body as it helps regulate body temperature, cushions and protects vital organs and aids digestion. It is a key component of muscle tissue, making up 75% of it and about 10% of fatty tissue. Additionally, water functions at the cellular level to transport nutrients and eliminate waste. Dehydration can significantly impact your ability to work out effectively and safely. When you're dehydrated, [...]

By |2023-02-28T12:41:06-05:00February 28th, 2023|exercise, Group Classes, How To, Nutrition, Sports Training, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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How To Deal With Muscle Soreness

How To Deal With Muscle Soreness   A common side effect of exercise is muscle soreness. This muscle soreness usually occurs 12 to 24 hours after exercising and can last up to 72 hours. This delayed soreness, known as DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness), is due to microscopic damage to muscle fibers and surrounding tissues. Muscle damage occurs when you engage in physical activity that your muscles are not used to or when you [...]

By |2023-01-31T11:27:14-05:00January 31st, 2023|exercise, Group Classes, How To, Sports Training|0 Comments
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Resolutions vs. Goals

Resolutions vs. Goals As tradition goes, millions of people set New Year's resolutions, with the two most popular resolutions being exercising more and living healthier. Despite our best intentions, many give up on them within one to six weeks. Setting a goal with a plan beats a resolution every day of the year. A resolution is just an intention; you need a goal with a plan. Goals are statements of commitment. Do you want to know the secret to achieve [...]

By |2022-12-30T13:23:38-05:00December 30th, 2022|exercise, How To, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Matt Baum Member of the Month

Matt Baum Member of the Month How many years have you been a member of the Chatham Club? 19 Years What accomplishments or goals have you met while at the Club? The Chatham Club has served me very well. Soon after joining the Club, I hired Darren Worts as my trainer. At the time, I was unaware of his many (and vast) accomplishments in winning many running races and the distances he was running. We [...]

By |2022-12-30T11:48:58-05:00December 30th, 2022|exercise, Member Features, Member of the Month|0 Comments
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People often ask: “What exactly is Pilates?”

People often ask: "What exactly is Pilates?"   Simply put, pilates focuses on the mind-body connection. While doing the various exercises, your mind and body should be constantly aware of your breathing. Pilates is a form of exercise that emphasizes strengthening the core while toning and shaping the body's muscles. Pilates is a mind-body discipline in which six principles create the foundation for effectively executing the exercises. They are as follows:  Concentration Connecting the mind and body [...]

By |2022-11-30T08:50:23-05:00November 29th, 2022|exercise, Fun Facts, Group Classes, Just For Fun, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Why is Strength Training Important for Weight Loss

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 [...]

By |2022-09-30T14:06:53-04:00September 30th, 2022|exercise, Workout Routines|0 Comments
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Motivated Me

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 [...]

By |2022-08-31T15:12:04-04:00August 31st, 2022|exercise, How To|0 Comments
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Darren Worts – Ultra Runner

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 [...]

By |2022-07-29T14:37:14-04:00July 29th, 2022|Employee Features, exercise, How To|0 Comments
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Member of the Month – Holly Goodman

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 [...]

By |2022-07-28T21:09:45-04:00July 28th, 2022|exercise, Member of the Month|0 Comments
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Member of the Month – Aileen Flanagan

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. [...]

By |2022-06-30T11:52:19-04:00June 29th, 2022|exercise, Member Features, Member of the Month|0 Comments
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