Our Fitness Blogs
What is Les Mills?
Les Mills workout classes offer a diverse range of exercise options designed to challenge and motivate participants at all fitness levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, these group fitness classes can be a great way to achieve your workout goals....
Is Personal Training Worth It?
When you want to achieve your fitness goals faster, receive expert guidance on proper form, and protect yourself from injuries, hiring a personal trainer is one of the best decisions you can make. However, personal training might not be worth it if you can’t make the...
10 Dumbbell Exercises for Beginners
Free weight exercises are a great choice for beginners looking to build strength throughout their body and create a fitness routine. As the most common type of free weight, dumbbells are simple to use, versatile, and effective for developing a full-body workout....
What Is Zumba?
Looking for a workout that feels more like a dance party than a routine? That’s the magic of Zumba, a high-energy, feel-good dance workout that combines global rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. Whether you're brand new to fitness or looking for a fun way to stay...
Guide to Strength Training for Women of All Ages
Also known as resistance training or weight training, strength training is a foundational element of a healthy lifestyle for women of all ages. While strength training often brings to mind a barbell, it can be done with body weight, resistance bands, and weights,...
Group Training 101: What to Expect in Your First Class
Group fitness classes offer a fantastic way to boost your health, have fun, and connect with others while reaching your fitness goals. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or want to overcome gym anxiety, group training creates an encouraging and...
5 Senior Mobility Exercises
Staying mobile and flexible is not just about keeping your body moving. It is the key to maintaining your independence, confidence, and ability to enjoy the activities you love as you age. Without regular movement, joints can stiffen, muscles can weaken, and everyday...
The Best Recovery Tips for Faster Fitness Progress
You’ve crushed your workout—but what you do after the gym matters just as much as what you did inside it. If you’re skipping recovery, you might be slowing your progress without realizing it. Muscle soreness after a tough workout is normal (and even a sign your body...
5 Quick Workouts for Busy Parents: Stay Fit Without Sacrificing Family Time
Finding time to fit fitness into a parent's daily schedule may seem like a heavy lift at first, but there are plenty of practical ways to prioritize your health without sacrificing precious family time. Defined Fitness makes it even easier by offering supervised...
The Benefits of Combining Cardio and Strength Training
Trying to build muscle, boost heart health, and burn fat—all at once? You don’t have to choose between cardio and strength training. In fact, the smartest workouts do both. By combining cardio and strength training, you get the full-body benefits of each while saving...
