Upcoming Event: H.I.I.T + DRUM & BASS
$20 in Advance or $25 @ the Door | Last Day to Pre-Order all Merchandise is May 16, 2018
$20 in Advance or $25 @ the Door | Last Day to Pre-Order all Merchandise is May 16, 2018
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…
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…
Nicole Guyton Age: 40 Occupation: Dentist A little more than a year ago I saw a post on social media that Joy was working as a personal trainer. It was perfect timing. I had reached my highest weight and was so busy with work that I had not made Health a priority. I lacked motivation as it related to exercise. I have found Joy’s workouts to be both fun and challenging. I feel motivated to work out on my…
Danielle Collins Age: 42 Occupation: Educator Last year, I told God that I needed some help getting my body back in order. It was time to leave my couch potato days behind and live the life God intended. He answered my prayers and sent me Joy Deliverance of Body Integrity Fitness, LLC. I know it was God because it has been nothing but breakthrough after breakthrough ever since. Joy’s training style is unlike any trainer I’ve had in the…