H.I.I.T + DRUM & BASS MAY 19, 2018 @ 7 PM Hubbard Street Dance Theatre via Lou Conte Dance Studio 1147 W. Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60607 Street parking available on Racine and Jackson Blvd $20 in Advance or $25 @ the Door Last Day to Pre-Order all Merchandise is May 16, 2018 Email us today
As the weather breaks and temperatures begin to rise, our pathways and streets will be filled with avid and new runners. We’ve been cooped up inside all winter and running on the dreaded treadmill like a hamster on its wheel-going nowhere soon. There are a few things we want to remember as we prepare to hit the pavement. We want to prevent injuries and keep our risk of developing new injuries or triggering old ones. Healthy feet are integral…
BodyFat Composition: It’s not the end all be all During our health and fitness journey’s we are overly concerned with body fat composition. We often calorie count (most times incorrectly) and restrict our bodies of vital nutrients and minerals needed so that we become effect and efficient machines. There are many accurate methods of measuring body density. However, these methods are expensive and are not routinely used and hard to locate. Some methods include (but are not limited to):…
We have exciting news to share with you!!! We will be participating in the Chicago Hot Chocolate 15K 2017. We urge you to sign up to participate in this race for either the 5K or 15K too!!! But if you can’t, we ask you to please support our fundraising efforts for the Make a Wish Foundation Charitable organization. Follow the link below. Our goal is just $100 but let’s try to exceed this goal. As always, we truly appreciate your kindness…
Body Integrity Fitness, LLC Presents… The long awaited and highly anticipated- Boot Camp Series 6 –week Saturday only class beginning: March 4th– April 8, 2017 ; Class begins promptly at 10-11:15am- Gatorade and Water provided To be held at: Innovations High School located- 17 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60602- Phoenix Fitness Center Suite 200 Space is Limited!!! Only 30 participants accepted: 23 slots dedicated to those active the entire 6 weeks and 7 slots dedicated to drop-ins 6-week…
So what’s next??? What can I do to survive and maintain during this critical time of year?!! Well, I’m glad you asked!!! Here is your formula for survival!! Portion Sizes – The food pyramid as we know it has been revamped. It’s be redesigned to help us see food from a different perspective and eliminate the limitations we have put on a “healthy” food choice. It’s simple to understand and easy to use without a drastic and often times traumatic…
Under-Eating & Performance The term malnutrition is used to describe a deficiency, excess or imbalance of a wide range of nutrients, resulting in measurable adverse effects on body composition, function and clinical outcome. (Saunders, etal, 2010) Malnutrition does affect the function and restorative abilities of every organ system in the body. The most common reason for an athlete or active adult to under-eat is to maintain and/or lose weight. However, because most athletes aren’t knowledgeable about how nutritional needs…
It’s the dreaded Holiday Season and for some and this time of year is a total struggle!!! The food struggle causes significant anxiety and depression. Thanksgiving is behind us but Christmas eagerly pursues us!!! Food is an essential substance we need 3-6 times daily to maintain total body homeostatic function. So let’s examine food basics and evidence based facts to help guide us all in making better food selections. Whether an elite athlete or the weekend warrior; balancing nutritional…
Name:Tunisia Macklin Age: 42 years old Occupation: Massage Therapist/ Doula Goals: Tone and lean up my arms and legs. I would love arms like Michelle Obama, legs like Sarina Williams back like Tina Turner. After working with Joy over the past 6 months give or take a few I have noticed that I have become stronger. After having my daughter my pelvic floor and core were so weak. Joy’s workouts coupled with Physical therapy has allowed for me to…
Katheryn Rodez Age:45 Occupation: Staff Development Specialist I would love to share my journey about Body Integrity Fitness, LLC and Joy Williamson. I have to go back a little to come forward. Four years ago I tore my ACL and meniscus. I didn’t just tear it I obliterated them. I did it working out with someone who could care less about preparing me properly. When I got my knee repaired I gained weight. I was afraid to…