Tying her long, dark, curly locks neatly into a ponytail, veteran ARXer Jeidy Fernandez gets down to the business at hand. A hundred burpees, wall balls and deadlifts are no match for this petite dynamo, who joined the class exactly a year ago.
Read MoreMeet ARXers Garrett and Maria
Married since 2013, Garrett Fischer and Maria Ibanez-Fischer are regulars at ARX. "We've been working out at ARX for over a year now," Garrett said. "We can definitely say that our fitness level has improved." Added Maria, "It is really important for us to make time for fitness in our daily lives because work can be stressful. Fitness has really become an important part of our lifestyle and we've seen so many benefits from working out at ARX, such as feeling healthier and more energetic."
Read MoreLean in '15 Crowns Winners
Sunday, March 1 concluded our 8-week Lean in '15 Challenge. So how did everyone do? Collectively, the group of 20 participants lost more than 100 pounds...simply amazing!
Read MoreMeet the Arandas: Victor and Mary
Ask a couple where they met and you're likely to hear: at work, at school, at church, through friends. Not ARXers Victor and Mary Aranda. For them, a Hooters in Tampa, Florida was the sweet spot. Yup, Hooters.
Read MoreLean in '15: Making Progress
Our Lean in '15 challenge is well under way. On January 5th, approximately 20 ARX members signed up to be pushed outside their comfort zone for the next eight weeks. Each day participants have the ability to earn points. The participant who accumulates the most points by then end of the challenge period will win one free month at ARX.
Read MoreIntroducing "Lean in '15"
ARX is holding a fun weight loss challenge to help keep you motivated in 2015. The "Lean in '15" challenge will run for eight-weeks, from January 5 through March 1. Cost for members is just $25. Non-members are also welcome to participate.*
Read MoreARX Takes Over Ugly Sweater Run
ARXers came out in style over the Thanksgiving weekend to tackle the Ugly Sweater 5K. Facing the grass-mud-concrete course were 14 ARXers and one JumpStarter. While the race was ostensibly about exercise, the reality was more about the outfits - which ranged from cute to hideous to ridiculous to obscene. Check them out for yourself!
Read MoreConsistency is Key to Preventing Common Winter Injuries
With winter making its approach known, there is a strong urge to fall into hibernation mode - when exercise routines and healthy diets disappear into the endless snow. But the key to staying healthy this winter is consistency. That means to see the best results with your programs you must stay on track. Don't use the holidays as an excuse to skip exercise or fall off the clean-eating wagon. Instead, use this time to show off your dedication to healthy living.
Read MoreWelcome Danielle
Recent Curry College grad Danielle Cassidy is pulling double duty at Athletic Republic these days, working the front desk as well as covering some training shifts in the gym. A health major with a concentration in athletics and a minor in biology, Danielle is a certified personal trainer and multi-sport athlete.
Read MoreStrengthening ARX
With November comes change at ARX. New staff, new workouts and renewed vitality - all in an effort to deliver the best training experience possible for our members. Here's what's happening...
Read MoreTrick or Treat? Deciphering Your Aches and Pains
It's that quick episode of pain that seemingly comes out of nowhere. Maybe it happened when you were actually working out. Or maybe it happened when you were just sitting at the desk. Or maybe when you were playing with the kids. Whatever it was, we've all had it: a random pain that comes at some random time. You ask yourself, what the heck was that?
Read MoreMike D Officially Joins ARX Staff!
You've probably seen Mike Duran around the gym. He's the big guy with the easy smile. The one always laughing or dancing like a maniac. A recent graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in exercise science, Mike has coached at various speed and agility camps since 2011.
Read MoreHow to Deal with a Strained Muscle
Whether it's "pulled hammy" or "twinge" in your shoulder it seems that every active adult at some point has suffered a strained muscle. Most times a little rest and activity avoidance for a few days is all that's needed to manage a light strain. But what happens when the pain lingers more than three days - that's the amount of time by which most people expect relief?
Read MoreWelcome to the Family, Meg!
JumpStart Physical Therapy would like to officially announce and welcome Meghan Young to our team.
Read MoreShoulder Impingement: How Can I Prevent This?
Do you ever experience shoulder pain during your work out? Those that perform overhead activities repetitively are more vulnerable to shoulder injury. A common source of shoulder pain is impingement.
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