There Are 6 Different Gym Types: Learn Which is Right for You
It’s finally happening. You’re ready to join a gym. Awesome! But, before making any decisions, you should think about what your fitness goals are and what matters most to you in a gym, because you have more options than you probably realize. Some gyms specialize in…
What is “Exercise Is Medicine®” (EIM)?
We frequently associate exercise with the idea of “losing weight” or “toning up.” Many people consider exercise as primarily a way to control one’s appearance, with health benefits applying mainly to obesity. In reality, researchers have been telling us for years that the health benefits…
4 Health Hacks For Men’s Health Awareness Month
We get it, man. You eat (mostly) right and, while you enjoy a good beer or three, you still hit the gym a few times a week. You see the doctor when you’re supposed to and counter work-related stress with the occasional hike. You’re a well-oiled…
Fitness For All: Shapes, Ethnicities & Ages
In the 1980s, the American fitness industry saw an explosion in popularity as aerobics quickly became the trend of the decade. Fitness influencers like Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda led the way with fun & exciting workout routines. Big muscle-action hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger also played…
Women’s Only Gyms: Benefits and Drawbacks
With the pandemic easing and more people venturing out, many are looking for gyms and fitness centers to reclaim an active lifestyle. If you’re one of these people, you’ve probably noticed that you have options—a lot of them. It can be hard to sort through…
Discovering Strength at Marisa Allen Fitness
Marisa Allen, a personal trainer based in Houston, knows that looking great isn’t what motivates her clients to push through burn and fatigue with her week after week. What does? The incredible feeling that newfound strength brings.
“When their focus shifts from chasing a number on a scale to feeling strong and healthy, I know they’ll hit their goals,” Allen said.
Vagaro Launches Podcast, On Point
Vagaro prides itself on having the depth of industry knowledge to anticipate the needs of its customers. With the launch of its new podcast, On Point, Vagaro gives the world an insider’s view of the many businesses it serves. The weekly podcast, which launched January 12, features different experts from the salon, fitness, beauty and wellness industries—with the occasional wildcard thrown in. Guests share trade secrets, current industry trends, and tips for running a successful business. Episode 1, Pivoting the…
5 Fitness Trends For 2022
2022 is in full swing, along with millions of well-intentioned fitness resolutions. Hold on, though. We believe that this year is going to be different. Why? Well, to say that millions of people around the globe prioritized their health and wellness over the last year would be an understatement. The public’s zeal for fitness will only grow in 2022—though the industry will look a lot different than…
The Year in Review: Vagaro’s Best of Fitness 2021
2021 was a great year for the fitness industry, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of gym owners, personal trainers, yoga & Pilates instructors, boxing coaches and many others. They rebounded from the pandemic like the underdogs they are to guide us toward more healthy, lean, strong, flexible, mobile, agile, and graceful bodies. They stoked our self-confidence and helped us improve our eating habits. They sharpened our focus and helped us better manage our stress levels. For all of that, we emphatically say, thank you! We’d like to give some extra love to five fitness standouts who truly inspired us, each one…
Ninja Warrior Training: A Q&A With Brian Kretsch of Traverse Fitness
We recently interviewed Brian Kretsch, trainer and manager at Traverse Fitness, a Ninja Warrior gym in Richmond, California. You’ll find the same daunting (and iconic) obstacles inside Traverse that you’d find on the American Ninja Warrior TV show, from the Warped Wall to the Salmon Ladder. Brian knows them all very well. He is one of only two ninjas to compete…
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