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Workouts You Can Do with Your Kids

on January 1, 2018

For most adults, staying healthy is a full-time job. Every day you’ve got to decide on healthy meals to eat, stay away from unhealthy but tempting choices, and get enough exercise to stay strong and efficiently burn calories. On top of your job and spending time with your family, most people run out of hours in the day.

We know you want to stay in shape, but the time you spend at home should absolutely be dedicated to quality time with the kids. The good news is that you don’t have to give up a healthy physique for play-time. Why not simply work out as a family?

1) Catch, Frisbee, and Impromptu Soccer

Spending time outside is the number one way to get kids away from their usual sedate activities and activate that endless core of child-energy that’s in every one of them. Something about the fresh air and opportunity to show off their physical skills is exciting.

Take the kids into the yard or to a favorite park and break out the balls or frisbees. Anything that gets you and the little ones running up and down a field is a great cardio workout, keeps the kids engaged, and can include a family pet.

2) Roller Skating

On rainy days and when you need something a little less impactful than running and diving for frisbees, roller skating is an amazing way to work on your strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility in an environment most kids can’t get enough of.

It may seem a little hoaky to grownups but between the peppy music, laser light, and unique mode of transportation, a roller rink can be hours of active fun for the whole family. Don’t worry if you or your kids are bad at it at first, learning is part of the fun.

3) Jazzercise

For our final number, you don’t even have to leave the house to have a great, exhausting, and productive workout with your kids. Gear up in your best leg warmers and soft, stretchy outfits and prepare to rock the living room with the most energetic dance moves you can think of.

The younger the kids, the less self-conscious they will be but if you set this tradition up early, they could be jazzercising with you well into their teens, keeping the whole family healthy and having a good time together.

Making time for family and fitness may seem like a challenge today but workout time can be a great way to have fun with the kids and with a huge collection of enjoyable benefits. You and the kids will be healthier, you’ll have a reason to play games together every week, and you’ll probably find yourself even more motivated than usual to work out because your kids are having fun with you every time.

At Zero Gravity Fitness, we can also help you with workouts in Orlando. Happy family fitness!

How to Maintain Your Motivation During Your Workouts

on October 19, 2015

The best way to lose weight and have a healthy lifestyle is by eating right and exercising every day. Despite the positive motivation of good health and a long life, it can be hard to stick to a regular workout routine. There are just too many other distractions in life that are more tempting than heading to the gym for an intense workout. If you follow these five tips, then you will be able to maintain your motivation during your workouts to achieve the healthy body you desire.

Set a Goal

Everyone has a competitive edge to their personality that makes it easier to do something when there is a set goal. This is a great way to track your achievements and feel proud of yourself when you are making progress. You will not stick to your workout very long if you do not have anything you want to achieve in the future. Setting goals for each workout and the future is the best way to constantly maintain your workout motivation.

Have a Real Reward System

If you meet one of your goals, then you need to reward yourself. This is a great way to celebrate your hard work while also providing ever more motivation for the future. You must stick to your reward system for it to work.

If you do not hit one of your goals, then you do not get the reward. Cheating on the reward system is going to ruin your motivation. Your rewards should be something fun, but they should not include anything that will ruin the progress made in your workouts.

Workout with a Friend

We are all social creatures, so working out is naturally going to be more fun when it is done as an outing with a friend. The friend also serves as extra motivation on your bad days. If you are feeling lazy one day, then your friend will be there to help you realize why you need to workout. Nobody wants to disappoint a friend, especially if they are doing great in their workout routine.

Personal Trainer

If you can’t find a friend to workout with, then you can always hire a personal trainer. Their job is to keep people motivated during their workouts. If you can’t afford to hire a personal trainer for an extended period of time, then you can always get one for an individual workout when you need extra motivation.

Vary Your Workouts

Even if you have an endless amount of motivation, working out is going to get boring if you do the same thing every time. Varying your workout routine is a great way to keep you interested. It is also a good idea to add some fun activities when you are changing your workout routine. Playing a game of tennis or basketball is a great way to have fun while also getting a great workout. You will not even notice you are exercising once you start playing.

At Zero Gravity Fitness, we offer personal training, group fitness, and a variety of activities to help you lose weight. Our staff is dedicated to helping people reach their fitness goals. If you’re looking to develop a routine and live a heathier life, contact us today to get started.

Zero Gravity Fitness: Body Shock

on July 28, 2014

There is no electric current used in our Body Shock fitness program, but you will find yourself energized and in better shape after taking part in this multi-faceted training approach.

At Zero Gravity Fitness in Ocoee, our trained professional staff can help you get in the best shape of your life with Body Shock – classes that offer a little bit of everything you need to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals.

Body Shock offers a variety of programs to improve your strength, agility and stamina. At Zero Gravity, our instructors can help you train with free weights, design sports drill regimens to meet your specific needs and cardiovascular work to achieve improved overall health and fitness.
When is the best time to begin Body Shock?
For most, it’s when your workout routine has become – too routine.
Many people settle in to workout regimens and stick with them, and that’s a good thing. You become more physically fit and your strength, stamina and other areas improve.
But eventually, the results you see from your regular routine begin to plateau. That’s because your body has become accustomed to the workout routine you have introduced it to – often again and again and again.
When your body catches up to your routine, it could be time for Body Shock.
Changing your workout regimen can shock muscles and improve your results. And it gives you a fresh workout to reinvigorate your fitness program, change that will keep you coming back to the gym and decreasing the chances you will become bored with your regimen.

One Zero Gravity client said she turned to Body Shock – and loved the results.
Danielle Murphy took part in 20 half-hour Body Shock workouts at Zero Gravity.
In three months, Danielle reported she dropped nearly 20 pounds.

”People were not recognizing me!” Murphy said. ”I have always worked out…but was never able to target the areas Body Shock was blasting. My arms were toning up, waist was slimming down, upper back was getting smaller and my “mommy” posture was improving! People were not recognizing me and I felt wonderful…I completed my first half marathon in 1:50 and was so excited that I broke two hours! I signed myself up for my first full marathon and bought another Body Shock package. I was hooked and determined to get into the best shape of my life! I continued to work…to balance my personal training, incorporating Pilates into my Body Shock routine, stretching, strength training, interval work, resistance training, you name it. I was doing things that I had not done in years; pull-ups, jumping on benches, frog jumps, kettle bell swings. It was great!
I ran my first marathon in a Boston qualifying time of 3:29! Zero Gravity was instrumental in achieving this overwhelming feat and has been a life-changing gym experience. This was something I never even dreamed I could accomplish.”

So if you are ready to shake up your workout regimen and achieve personal goals you once thought were beyond your grasp, contact Zero Gravity to start a Body Shock program today!