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Constance Contursi Barker’s Hit It! Fitness Ask the Trainer: Should I exercise every day? Hit It!® Fitness in Roselle IL believes in working hard to achieve weight loss and increasing strength and endurance but we also know the importance of recovery! Q: Should I work out everyday? A: Depending on your activity level the…
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How many times have you heard from the trainers at Hit It!® Fitness that you need more greens in your diet? Probably a million. Salads get old fast, we get it. So why not use romaine leaves as a carb-free way to wrap some heart healthy proteins and fats?! This Greek salad wrap is not…
Read MoreAsk the trainer- Cleanses Q: Cleanses? Are they good or bad for you? Is there a great cleanse that you can recommend? -Hit It!® Fitness Roselle Member A: I do NOT believe that cleanses are beneficial, especially if you work out. I do think our bodies have a natural way of cleaning itself, and getting…
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As trainers, we really push the importance of animal fats but know not all of you are into that sort-of-thing. So… here’s a great recipe whether you are meatless or not! Buffalo Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, cleaned and cut into bite sized pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tsp garlic…
Read MoreOne of our new members at Hit It!® Fitness in Oak Park asks… How much cardio should I be doing a day? Should I partner cardio with another type of exercise? Dear Member, Depending on your fitness level and goals would determine how much is appropriate for you to do. If you are a beginner, I…
Read MoreLooking for something sweet to have for the holidays? Try this amazing gluten-free coffee cake recipe for a slow-cooked treat. Ingredients: For the crumb topping: 1 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch kosher salt For the crumb cake: 2 cups Pamela’s Baking &…
Read MoreAt our Hit It!® Fitness Roselle and Hit It!® Fitness Oak Park locations we desire to see our members transform their bodies and feel good about themselves. Working out on a regular basis is just part of getting rid of fat, here are some rules to follow if you are looking to blast fat this holiday season to…
Read MoreGift giving can sometimes be a challenge. The staff at Hit It!® Fitness in Roselle and Oak Park, IL want to help you find some really great gifts for the special people in your life. We have gifts available for every budget and all are conveniently located on the Hit It!® website or in the studio! Shop…
Read MoreHere are some of Hit It!® Fitness’ favorite kitchen must-haves to save time and money so that you can spend longer in the gym and have healthy ready-to-eat foods for when you get home! Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer Do you ever get tired of those extra carbs and unnecessary guilt that comes with eating spaghetti? This…
Read MoreLike some of us you still might be in a pumpkin craze! Here’s an easy and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and also get some protein after working out. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 servings of vanilla protein powder (mine was 3 scoops) 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice…
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