As we wave goodbye to the chilly winter months and welcome the fresh, vibrant energy of spring, it’s the perfect time to rejuvenate our fitness routines. With Valley Fitness’s new Lifestyle Membership that includes unlimited bootcamp classes, you can take your fitness journey to new heights. Bootcamp workouts, known for their dynamic intensity and community spirit, can be a game-changer in achieving your spring fitness goals. Let’s dive into how you can make the most out of these classes, prepare for the challenge, and seamlessly integrate them into a well-rounded fitness plan. The Benefits o ..read more

The Power of Community with Valley Fitness Lifestyle Membership In the world of fitness, achieving your goals isn’t just about hitting the gym; it’s about finding a supportive community that propels you forward. At Valley Fitness, we understand that the journey to a healthier you is more than just a solo effort. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our game-changing Lifestyle Membership, an upgrade that goes beyond the ordinary and fosters a sense of belonging, support, and shared success. Building Community Through Group Classes: One of the standout features of our Lifestyle Membership is a ..read more

Cardio is not something all of us look forward to when exercising. It often takes a good amount of time to do as you jog mindlessly on that treadmill for thirty minutes while the sweaty guy next to you is gasping for air. Of course, you can always go for a run outside but that sometimes turns into a game of Frogger as you jump around obstacles trying your best to avoid them. If you hit up the gym on a continuous basis, you probably see all the regulars on the treadmills. There is the overweight guy that never seems to lose weight even though he runs every day, the overweight woman who very cou ..read more

It seems all of us fathers have something in common: We are always short on time. Whether it is fixing things around the house, coaching your kid’s sports team, or just going to work each day, it can be tough to get a workout completed without interruption. Alternating workouts between strength training and cardio is the perfect way to stay fit and lose the dad bod, but it is difficult to find an hour every day to do so. But what if your cardio workouts only have to last ten minutes and can still provide you with all the fat-burning benefits? The Problem With Long Distance Moderate Paced Cardi ..read more

When you are first learning the ropes and gathering up knowledge on strength training, you usually pick up the basics pretty quickly. You might have learned from others to split your workouts into certain muscle groups, such as chest on one day and legs on another. Maybe you try sticking to the ten reps for three sets routine as well. But what if there was another way to do your strength training that seems to be just as productive, however, it is done in a completely different way. High-intensity training (HIT) is a totally contrasting way to do your strength training to what most perceive as ..read more

Not all cardio is created equal. And if you are trying to find the smart way to workout, you want to do exercises that will give you the most bang for your buck. This is what high-intensity interval training does (HIIT). Different Types of Cardio When breaking down the types of cardio a person can do, you are essentially looking at three options. ● Slow and steady cardio (walking) ● Long-distance cardio (30 minutes or more on the bike, treadmill, or running outside) ● Short bursts of high-intensity cardio (sprinting whether on a bike or running) Walking will burn a few calories, but nothing ma ..read more