27 Apr

Hey fitness friends, it’s National Bike Month! So, we thought it would be fitting to dedicate this blog to the more active modes of transportation at our toe tips. Omaha isn’t necessarily the most pedestrian-friendly city but we are getting there. The only way it will become more so is if we create a demand for it. Instead of hopping in the car to run your smaller errands or outings, take a moment to decide if you need those car keys before heading out the door, or if a helmet is a healthier, more fun option. Biking or Rollerblading Biking and rollerblading are fantastic ways to get around Omaha and get some exercise in at the same time. Bike trails like the Keystone Trail  connect the...

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13 Apr

  Bet ya didn’t know that April is National Canine Fitness Month. That’s right! A whole month dedicated to making sure your best bud gets the activity they need and deserve. So, since a whole lot of us Pinnacle Fitness Club members are pretty much crazy about our dogs, we thought it would be fun to pull together some ideas for workouts for you and your dog. After all, we owe them a lot. Besides the never ending lubs, our dogs actually make us more active and therefore happier and healthier. According to a Michigan State University study, dog owners are 34% more likely to get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week than those who don’t have a dog. Dog Park Workouts Our Omaha dog...

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23 Mar

Variety is the spice of health! March is National Nutrition Month, so naturally, we’ve been focusing on what we fuel our bodies with this month. Variety in the type of exercises we perform as well as the nutrition we use to fuel those workouts is a great way to stay engaged with your fitness goals. We’ve outlined the types of food that your body uses most effectively before and after each of the main types of workout. Did you catch our last blog, “Nutrition Tips from the Pinnacle Fitness Team”? Aerobics Exercises that work the cardiovascular system like dancing, swimming or running fall into the aerobic category. This type of exercise gets your heart rate up and makes you breathe hard. Aerobics have been known to...

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09 Mar

Hey Pinnacle members! March is National Nutrition Month, so we wanted to tell you about some simple nutrition tips we gathered from the team. Nutrition is a huge part of a healthy lifestyle and it doesn’t have to be restrictive. We like to focus on the benefits of delicious, healthy choices that fuel our bodies. Water, Water, Water! One of the simplest things you can do each and every day is to drink plenty of water. Fewer than 1% of participants in a recent study drank the recommended eight glasses per day. Not drinking enough water can cause headaches, fatigue, and even kidney issues. Our bodies are about 60% water, and that water needs constant replenishment. Drinking the recommended daily amount of water can curb your...

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