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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…
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 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 MoreEncouraging 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…
Read MoreDid you know that exercising on an empty stomach is a recipe for disaster? Many people think that if they exercise on an empty stomach they will burn more fat… Research has shown that the body burns approximately the same amount of fat whether or not you eat before a workout. The truth is that…
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