The trainers at Hit It!® Fitness preach eating clean and eating often! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and sadly many of our clients like to sleep as late as possible before heading off to work which makes preparing breakfast nearly impossible. SO… for all you pumpkin lovers out there, try this quick…
1 bag of frozen or refrigerated tail off shrimp (50-100 ct)- we highly recommend NOT going the “farm raised” route. 1 lemon 3 Tbsp garlic Generous sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 3/4 pound orzo pasta (or brown rice!) Boil orzo pasta and set aside In saute pan, heat olive oil…
Encouraging children to exercise may be important not only for physical health but also for mental fitness. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a literature review of 111 studies and found that doing both cardiovascular exercise and strength training enhances brain fitness, academic achievement, information processing and decision-making skills. Findings suggested that…
The Hit It!®Fitness trainers have come up with some great tasting ideas. We all choose to eat healthy but refuse to sacrifice on flavor. Eating healthy should never mean bland, dull or boring. Here are some simple side dishes easy to even please the food critic at home… Baked sweet potato with one teaspoon coconut…
The great thing about Hit It!® Fitness in Roselle and Oak Park, IL is that we are NOT an intimidating big box gym. You can feel comfortable jumping into a class as a first timer and getting warmly welcomed by our students! Nobody “saves” their fav spot in class and everyone sweats and mutters swear…
Sometimes we want something to shake up our protein shakes! This recipe satisfies that craving for something a little sweeter. With strawberries, cashews and oatmeal, it’s refreshing, filling and super tasty! It’s also ideal for someone who is maybe easing into protein powder supplementation or isn’t comfortable using the powder, as it calls for cashews instead. And if you’re watching…
Chicken Piccata 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied then cut in half 1 cup all purpose flour sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter Olive oil 1 cup white wine 2 lemons 1 handful parsley 2 Tbsp capers Pound chicken breasts until thin season chicken with salt and pepper dredge…
As trainers at Hit It!® Fitness in Roselle and Oak Park, IL, we tell our hardworking members the importance of getting their protein in throughout the day. We want to share with you the benefits of drinking protein shakes and how it relates to your fitness goals. Weight Control – Protein shakes can be used…
1 package ground turkey 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 handful of Italian Romano cheese 1 handful chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 1 handful seasoned breadcrumbs 1 egg Stir together all ingredients until well mixed Roll into meatballs and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray Bake 350 for 30 minutes
Tired of chicken? Switch up your protein and try this delicious Tuna Salad. The Hit It!® Fitness trainers love this one for a quick snack between clients. 2 cans or packages of tuna 3 TB chopped carrots 3 TB chopped celery 2 TB chopped onion 1/4 garlic clove chopped 1/2 lemon- juiced Salt and pepper…
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…
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…
Ask 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…
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…
One 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…
Looking 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 &…
At 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…
Gift 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…
Here 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…
Like 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…