A New Year Fitness Resolution Begins With Easing In, Prep
As New Year’s fitness resolutions begin, a local fitness expert said starting too fast can lead to injury, a common reason that resolutions fail. . Fitness Expert Joseph Looker said you can avoid injury by drinking lots of water as you begin your routine. He said stretching is also very important when beginning a new […]
Sparta YMCA Beginning Water Aerobics Classes Next Week
The Sparta-White County YMCA is offering water aerobics classes starting Monday, June 9. Sparta-White County YMCA Fitness and Wellness Director Nina Weston said water aerobics is a low-impact cardio workout done in a pool. Weston said the class is good for people recovering from injuries or people with joint issues who want less impact than […]
A Healthy New Year Can Be A Simple As Getting Steps In
Starting the year off on a healthy can be as simple as just getting in your steps. That’s according to Putnam YMCA Outreach Coordinator Jenny Thacker. She said that by making sure you move every hour, you can decrease your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. “Small efforts can make a big impact,” […]
Cookeville Boot Camp Rebooting Fitness Goals in 2021
The Cane Creek (re)Boot Camp is open for registration and looks to get people in-shape and out of their comfort zone. The Camp will run from April 1 until June 29 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cane Creek Park. Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said this is a change for people to be […]
Affordable Fitness Options Available At Cane Creek
A New Year means new goals, and if yours is fitness, Cookeville’s Cane Creek Recreation Center has affordable options for you. Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said the cheapest option can be completed from the comfort of your home. “Earlier in 2020 when things had to be done virtually, we recorded lots of exercise classes,” […]
Staying Active During The Holiday Season
Thanksgiving has many meanings, but one consistent theme is food, and lots of it. Cookeville Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said working off a holiday meal can be as simple as carving out 30 minutes to be active. Webb said Thanksgiving is a great time to indulge and also get into motion, instead […]
Gyms Anticipate Large Turnout Friday
While not all gyms around the Upper Cumberland will open on Friday, James Young, General Manager of Fitness Master, one of the gyms that will open, said he expects a spike in members returning. “I believe that you know the first two weeks that we’re going to be open, or that any gym is […]
